PC Pro Magazine - June 2024

In this issue

MONEY SAVER OF THE MONTH
You don’t need to invest thousands of pounds in solar panels to beat the energy system. Some clever software, and batteries in their various forms, could do the trick.

Affinity takeover leaves customers wary
Canva moves in for British company that took on Adobe with subscription-free software.

7 habits of effective IT pros
The PC Pro team combine their collective wisdom to create seven tips for keeping on top of your IT game..

SLASH YOUR BILLS BUILD YOUR OWN SMART HOME GRID

There are huge savings to be made on energy bills if you can take control of your home grid. Barry Collins reveals how it's done

10+ mins

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IT PROS

The PC Pro team combine their collective wisdom to create seven tips for keeping on top of your IT game

10 mins

GIGABIT INTERNET Get the speeds you're paying for

Is your premium internet service not racing along like it should? Darien Graham-Smith goes in search of faster downloads on every device

7 mins

TURN YOUR DUMB TV INTO A SMART ONE WITH A RASPBERRY PI

Enjoy video on demand and more Nik Rawlinson finds out how the humble Pi can transform your TV

9 mins

Brilliant business comms at zero cost

Whether you choose 3CX Free or 3CX SMB V20, it's time to say goodbye to per-user pricing and bundle rip-offs

3 mins

HP Omen Transcend 14

If you're sticking with Asus or Razer gaming laptops out of habit, the HP Omen Transcend 14 may just change your mind

6 mins

Netgear Orbi 970

This ultra-premium mesh is loaded with potential, but Wi-Fi 7 isn't mature enough to justify the huge price

6 mins

PORTABLESSDs FROM £69

We review 12 portable SSDs that cover a wide range of standards, form factors and target users

3 mins

BRILLIANT MONITORS from £149

Whether you’re looking for screens to roll out ina business, an entertainment centrepiece ora pro-quality monitor, one of our 15 displays holds the answer

1 min

How to earn Cyber Essentials certification

The UK's government-backed security standard provides reassurance for you and your customers. Nik Rawlinson explores what's involved - and how to get it

7 mins

AI TRİSM

New computing paradigms come with new challenges. Steve Cassidy explores how to use AI safely and securely

2 mins

13 warnings about using AI at work

AI experts from industry and academia were gathered by the Turing Institute to consider the future of the technology. Nicole Kobie reveals the lessons they offered

9 mins

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