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WELCOME PAGE
CONTACT US
Editor
Chris Finnamore
chris@computershopper.co.uk
Features Editor
Seth Barton
seth@computershopper.co.uk
News Editor
Katharine Byrne
katharine@computershopper.co.uk
Senior Staff Writer
Michael Passingham
michael@computershopper.co.uk
Senior Staff Writer
Richard Easton
richard@computershopper.co.uk
DESIGN
Art Editor
Colin Mackleworth
WHEN WINDOWS 10
came out, the entire
Shopper
team breathed
a collective sigh of
relief: Microsoft had
banished the demons
of Windows 8 and
created an OS that was truly great and
worth upgrading to.
Now you’ve had time to play with it
on your existing computer, why not
build a brand-new computer that
you’ve designed for it? Starting on page
86 we’ve reviewed everything you need
to build a new computer, including
processors, RAM, motherboards, cases,
power supplies, hard disks and SSDs.
We’ve done our group test in a
different way, too. This time round,
we’ve tested far more products than
we could fit into the magazine, so we
can present to you only the very best
products. The result is that you’ll easily
be able to find the right products for
your build, whatever your budget.
As good as your own PC is, the one
thing we can’t promise you is that your
computer will be faster than Google’s
and NASA’s quantum computer. In
certain tasks it’s a cool one million
times faster than a regular PC. You can
read all about it on page 118.
If you can forgo total power and
would rather just have a computer
that’s small, cool and easy to manage,
then you need to read our instructions
on how to turn your Raspberry Pi into a
full computer on page 143.
It’s been a great month for
technology in general, particularly as
Ultra HD Blu-ray finally moves into
production. With this new format,
you’ll be able to watch lots of extremely
high-quality films and TV shows on
your TV, as we explain on page 22.
Finally, on page 124 we’ve taken a
detailed look at the Minecraft
phenomenon. Although it tends to be
more popular with kids, there’s more to
this game than you might think.
Approaching it from the point of view
of an adult, our guide will show you
what Minecraft is capable of, as well as
taking you through some of the best
worlds and builds it has to offer.
CONTRIBUTORS
Bill Bagnall, Gareth Beach, Mike Bedford, Ian Betteridge,
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Gordon Holmes, Nicole Kobie, Jane McCallion, Thomas McMullan,
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David Robinson, Clive Webster
ADVERTISING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Chief Executive
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Company Founder
Felix Dennis
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LIABILITY
While every care was taken preparing this magazine, the publishers
cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information or any
consequence arising from it. All judgements are based on equipment
available to
Computer Shopper
at the time of review. ‘Value for money’
comments are based on UK prices at time of review.
Computer Shopper
takes no responsibility for the content of
external websites whose addresses are published in the magazine.
COMPUTER SHOPPER INCORPORATES UPGRADE SHOPPER,
GAMES SHOPPER, INTERNET SHOPPER, MOBILE SHOPPER, PC
SHOPPER, PORTABLE SHOPPER AND SOFTWARE SHOPPER
Chris Finnamore,
Editor
chris@computershopper.co.uk
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Which 4K Blu-ray would make you buy
a player and a new TV?
Chris Finnamore
Jet Li’s
Hero
– a truly
epic tale that’s full of
action and emotion
MEET
THE
TEAM
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Seth Barton
My Little Pony: Equestria
Girls
– it’s for my daughter,
honest!
David Ludlow
Total Recall
(the Arnie
version). It’s the greatest
film ever made
BBC’s
Planet Earth,
for
a sense of continuity
Katharine Byrne
The 1993
Super Mario
Bros.
movie, just to marvel
at its sheer awfulness
Richard Easton
I’d love a 4K edition of the
World Rally Championship
Review
DVDs: high-def gravel!
Michael Passingham
CALL 0844 844 0031
OR SEE PAGE 134
ISSUE 338
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APRIL 2016
Issue 338
April 2016
Learn
136
Business Help
Our resident expert answers those persistent
software queries
Regulars
Your regular monthly missives of wit
and wisdom
News
Our round-up of the latest technology news,
including an in-depth report from CES 2016
138
Helpfile
6
Letters
16
Newsfile
Step this way for all your hardware and
Windows problems
140
Multimedia Expert
A stag do full of Ali G lookalikes and a
foul-mouthed Effin’ Jeff to deal with are
just the start of
David Robinson’s
problems this month
10
Under Development
12
Cybercop
If you’ve had your computer attacked,
taking online revenge against the
perpetrators might seem like a good idea
– but be warned, you could be biting off a
whole lot more than you can chew
Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray is finally
on the way, but is
it any good? And
when will you be
able to get it?
We find out
22
InDepth
Photos of smoke can look amazing, taking
on an other-worldly appearance. We show
you how to get the best results
We show you how to turn your Raspberry Pi 2
into a full computer, complete with a case,
power switch and full operating system
143
Advanced Projects
Features
118
Quantum Leap
Quantum computing might seem baffling, but the
technology now works brilliantly. We find out how
Google’s and NASA’s quantum computer performs
some tasks one million times quicker than yours
14
Rants & Raves
David Ludlow
can’t believe how stupid
the government is with its new snooping
laws, while
Mel Croucher
is [happy face],
[thumbs up], [winking], as he marks the end
of the English language as we know it
The science of the bleedin’ obvious, the
tragedy of not being able to mock a dead
dog and the problems with drones all come
under
Zygote’s
watchful eye this month
146
Zygote
124
Minecraft: The Grown-up’s Guide
It’s the Lego-style building game that’s taken the world
by storm, but Minecraft is mostly played by children. In
this guide we find out how it can appeal to adults, how
you can enjoy what your kids and grandchildren are up to,
and the most amazing Minecraft locations you can visit
4
Reviews
24
This month’s hot product
Dell’s XPS 15 is a stunning Windows 10 powerhouse with a gorgeous
InfinityEdge display. Can it rival Apple’s MacBook Pro?
Group Test
With the quality of Windows 10, there’s
never been a better time to build your
own PC, but which components do you
need? To help you choose, we’ve rounded
up the best processors,
motherboards,
power supplies,
RAM, hard disks,
SSDs and cases.
With something
for every budget,
you’ll be able to
find your perfect
building blocks
86
Components:
Build Your Own PC
With its great design and fancy convertible
display, Acer’s Chromebook R 11 is our new
favourite Chrome OS machine
26
PCs & Laptops
52
Printers & Scanners
Canon’s Pixma MG5750 (p53) is an inkjet
multifunction peripheral that’s cheap to run
and produces great-quality printouts
The OnePlus 2 is a flagship phone at a rock
bottom price, and it’s finally available to buy
invite-free in the UK (p33)
32
Handhelds
Make your home smarter and control it from
afar with Devolo’s Home Control Starter Pack
54
Networks
39
Photography
Take SLR-quality photos and shoot 4K
video with Sony’s pocket-sized Cyber-Shot
RX100 IV (p40)
Philips’ new 34in monitor has curves in all the
right places – and fantastic image quality
42
Displays
Samsung’s JU7500-series TV has a superb
4K display and one of the best smart TV
interfaces around
44
Home Cinema
Turn your photos into digital paintings and
draw with musical accompaniment in Corel’s
Painter 2016 suite (p59)
58
Software
80
Your software*
Bring your creative ideas to life with
the powerful yet easy-to-use DTP
favourite, Serif PagePlus X4
60
Games
Lara’s back for a new adventure in the snowy
Siberian mountains in Rise of the Tomb Raider
47
Audio
Get the most out of your
high-res audio files with
Pioneer’s portable
media player, the
XDP-100R (p48)
64
Best Buys
6
FULL
PA
EDITION ONLY
CKAGES
Looking for the best kit we’ve reviewed
recently? It’s all in our Best Buys section
78
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