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For people who love technology, APC is unique: it's the world's longest-published monthly tech magazine. Launched in May 1980, we were there when Apple's Macintosh and IBM's PC were born, and have been at the forefront of tech ever since. With a combination of insights, testing and tutorials APC lets you stay up-to-date with tech as it changes the world.

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Gold, gold, gold • It is a time of rich bounty.

Exclusive downloads • Your free full-version apps as a thanks for reading APC. These exclusive downloads will only be available for a limited time, from 07/04/25 to 25/05/25.

Xbox announces ‘Copilot for Gaming’ AI assistant • Early access coming to Xbox mobile app.

What is AGI? • It’s the holy grail of AI – but as Steve Cassidy explains, businesses shouldn’t wait for artificial general intelligence.

Microsoft is getting serious about handhelds, but is it too late? • Xbox may integrate better with Windows for a better, more modular gaming OS, but Valve is breathing down its neck, writes Shaun Prescott.

Frame Gen is not a solution • Nvidia Multi Frame Generation put to the test.

Fare well, RTX 4090 • 4090 owners should be feeling pretty satisfied right now.

RIP optical discs? • Jon Honeyball takes a trip down optical memory lane.

Can liquid cooling help data centres avoid water wars? • Thanks to the AI boom, we need to build new data centres. But we also need better ways to cool them, says Nicole Kobie.

Sony PS5 Pro • Sony’s PS5 Pro is widely being billed as a generational upgrade to the pandemic-era PS5 and its progenitor, the PS5 Slim.

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors.

THE LIST • The best handheld gaming PCs

Nvidia App vs AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition • GPU software heats up. Zak Storey.

GADGETS • Nice things to have

REVIEWS • Expert reviews and recommendations to help you buy with confidence

MSI MAG 321CUPDF • MSI’s mid-range, ‘Dual Mode’ gaming monitor has attractive features, but there’s a caveat.

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti • The latest Nvidia GPUs get a sturdy, overclocked build from Asus.

Asus NUC 14 Pro AI • A powerful yet very compact mini PC that’s ideal for business use.

Lenovo Legion Go S • This 8in Windows 11 gaming handheld feels great in the hand, but it’s too sluggish and expensive to recommend.

Dell EcoLoop Premier Backpack 14-16 • A high-quality offering with excellent cushioning for laptops.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra • A stunning phone with everything designed to perfection.

Samsung Galaxy S25 • Almost all the bells and whistles of its premium sibling.

Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX • The first magnetic keyboard from a major accessories manufacturer is a winner.

Teamgroup Xtreem ARGB DDR5-6000 CL30 2x16GB • Shimmering RGB RAM with performance as good as its looks.

Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini • The next-generation Harpe Ace is smaller, faster and lasts longer.

WD Black SN7100 1TB • Subtle change leads to one serious upgrade.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D • The very best, and most expensive, CPU on the market.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 & 9070 XT • Team Red vs. the competition: price, performance, and real-world gaming. Words and testing by Jarred Walton, John Loeffler & Lindsay Handmer.

Sapphire Nitro+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT • Impressive design, exceptional cooling, and a factory overclock make for a standout GPU.

Mid-range chipsets from AMD and Intel have arrived • B850 for AMD, and B860 for Intel. Or was it the other way around?

Hasleo Backup Suite 5.0 • Backup tool.

coconutBattery 4 • Better battery...