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WELCOME PAGE
ONE OF THE
great joys
of desktop PCs is that
you can build one
yourself from its
component parts. PC
components are all
based on standards:
there are standard sizes, standard
interfaces and standard power
requirements, so you can mix and
match parts from all kinds of different
manufacturers to get just the kind of PC
you want at the right price for you.
Starting on page 78, we’ve reviewed
all the parts you’ll need to build a
desktop PC. From powerful Intel and
great-value AMD processors to full-size
and compact motherboards, and from
powerful graphics cards to help you play
the latest games to beautifully made
cases to hold all these bits together,
we’ve got you covered.
If you follow our advice, and that of
the Build a PC feature in next month’s
issue, you’ll be able to put a professional
build together for just £229.
Welcome!
CONTACT US
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Product Editor
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any consequence arising from it. All judgements are based on
equipment available to
Computer Shopper
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If that still sounds a bit expensive,
we’ve got some good news on page 24.
The new Raspberry Pi 2 is a massive
upgrade on the previous model, with a
quad-core processor and double the
amount of RAM. It’s so much quicker, in
fact, that it’s now a proper computer
instead of simply a tool for embedded
applications or educational use. What’s
more, when Windows 10 comes out
you’ll be able to install Microsoft’s latest
operating system on the Pi for free.
Hollywood movies may make it look
like the preserve of the solitary genius,
but computer hacking can actually be
remarkably, and worryingly, simple. As
the best way to protect yourself from
hackers is to know your enemy, our
complete guide to hacking will show you
how to hack systems and, by extension,
protect yourself from those who would
do you harm. Pull on your white hat and
get ready to hack from page 124.
Chris Finnamore,
Editor
chris@computershopper.co.uk
What are you going to buy your mum
for Mother’s Day?
An internet-enabled smart
fridge that monitors when
she’s low on sherry and puts
in the Ocado order
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Chris Finnamore
Seth Barton
MEET
THE
TEAM
A VR headset, so she can
live in a world where her son
is as successful, rich and witty
as she always hoped
Yet another kitchen gadget,
because a blender, juicer, mixer,
microwave, bread-maker and
coffee machine just aren’t enough
The Samsung Galaxy
MagBook (available for just £9
at
magbooks.com)
to replace
me as her smartphone consultant
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Computer Shopper
is published by Dennis Publishing Ltd,
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England. All material © Dennis Publishing Limited licensed by
Felden 2015, and may not be reproduced in whole or part
without the consent of the publishers. ISSN 0955-8578
© Copyright Dennis Publishing Limited
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A Netflix subscription
with a profile locked to
period dramas
Katharine Byrne
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Learn
132
Business Help
Our resident expert answers those persistent
software queries
Regulars
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Letters
Your regular missives of wit and wisdom
News
16
Newsfile
Our monthly round-up of the latest events in
the world of technology
Step this way for answers to all your hardware
and Windows problems
134
Helpfile
10
Under Development
It’s spend, spend, spend this month for
the usually parsimonious
David Robinson,
as he looks for the perfect blend of
luggage form and function
Gordon Holmes
investigates the
phenomenon of voice phishing, where
brazen cybercriminals phone you up to try
to cheat you out of your cash
12
Cybercop
Five alternative web browsers that offer
something different from Explorer, Chrome
and Firefox, plus we reveal how your kids are
bypassing your ISP’s safety features
22
InDepth
In the second part of his guide to building a
multiroom music system,
Clive Webster
shows you how to configure the software on
your Raspberry Pi to receive audio streams
136
Advanced Projects
Features
116
Android 5: The Ultimate Guide
The latest version of Android, 5.0 Lollipop,
offers a slew of new features to help you do
even more with your smartphone and tablet.
Our guide will show you how to make the most
of the latest version of Google’s operating
system, to make sure you hit the ground
running after you upgrade
Want to organise and process your photos,
but don’t fancy spending £100 on Adobe
Lightroom? Check out
Ben Pitt’s
selection of
the free alternatives
139
Multimedia Expert
They’re both technologies that have
been hyped to death, but that doesn’t
make them immune from
Shopper’s
ire.
Mel Croucher
and
Chris Finnamore
turn
their critical gaze on drones and the cloud
14
Rants & Raves
146
Zygote
Whether you’re trying to smuggle one
iPhone or a hundred, a funny walk will give
the game away, says
Zygote.
At least your
smartphone will let you plead your
innocence in a multitude of languages
124
Anyone Can Hack
The scary thing about computer hacking
is just how easy it can be. To help you
know your enemy and protect yourself,
Simon Edwards
brings you a step-by-step
guide to hacking techniques
142
App Creative
Emulate the sound of classic guitar amps
through history with just your iPhone or
iPad and a selection of apps.
Ben Pitt
prepares to rock
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Reviews
The new Raspberry Pi 2 is much more powerful than its
predecessors, but is still a bargain
Group Tests
78
Components megatest
Over 38 pages, we’ve tested 103 different
components to help you find all the right
parts to build your perfect PC. For
processors see page 78, motherboards
start on page 88, graphics cards are on
106 and the cases to hold all these parts
together start on page 100. We’ve also
chosen memory, hard disks and power
supplies to round off your build – see our
recommended picks on page 79. Whether
you want a budget PC from just £229 or
a gaming monster, you’ll find
everything you need in
our components
megatest – and in
next month’s
issue, we’ll show
you how to put it
all together.
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This month’s hot product
Toshiba does it again with the Chromebook 2
– our new favourite Chrome OS laptop
26
PCs & Laptops
Vodafone’s inexpensive Smart Tab 4G tablet
can keep you connected on the move thanks
to integrated mobile data
32
Handhelds
Epson’s Expression Photo XP-760 MFP is
ideal for photographers after high-quality
photo prints
54
Printers & Sc
Scanners
56
Storage
Samsung’s tiny Evo 850 M.2 SSD is incredibly
fast and a good upgrade for an Ultrabook
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70 compact
camera has plenty of manual features for
enthusiast photographers
36
Photography
58
Networks
Super-fast 802.11ac performance from the
Fritz!Box 3490 wireless router
40
Displays
59
Software
AOC’s U3477PQU is the best ultra-widescreen
monitor yet
Hitfilm 3 Pro is the perfect tool for video
editors looking to add stunning special
effects to their films
44
Home Cinema
The LG 55EC930V is the first OLED TV we’ve
seen, but is it worth the premium price?
48
Audio
It’s another spin on the tried and tested
zombie genre, but Dying Light has a few
new tricks up its sleeve
62
Games
74
Your software
Delete unwanted
files quickly and
securely and wipe
all traces of your
internet browsing
history with O&O
SafeErase, free to
Computer Shopper
readers.
USB sound card, headphone amp and external
DAC – TEAC’s AI-301DA does it all
64
Best Buys
52
Video
Looking for the best kit we’ve reviewed
recently? It’s all in our Best Buys section
4K video recording and much more besides
from the HD Hero4 Black: GoPro’s most
versatile action camera yet
72
How We Test
Our comprehensive tests, ratings and
awards explained
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