Clash of Titans

Mark Pickavance looks at Nvidia’s new GPU dynasty and compares them with what AMD has on offer

For me, some of the best bits of the last 30 years of computing have involved the development of dedicated video hardware. From the lightbulb moment that Voodoo Graphics delivered to the advent of multi-GPU systems, they’ve often surprised and occasionally amazed.

That said, the capability range in performance available now is so huge that no game developer could hope to encompass all the subtle layers in a single title.

Google Unites Chrome OS And Android

David Briddock investigates one of the biggest stories of 2016

After years of speculation, Google is finally on the verge of merging the native Android app ecosystem directly into its Chrome operating system (OS).

This is one of the biggest stories of 2016. Uniting the Android and Chrome OS worlds will drive already impressive Chromebook laptop sales still higher. And it means Chrome OS devices have become a serious competitor to PC products from Apple or Microsoft.

How has Google achieved this technology feat? What sort of benefits can we expect? And when will it happen? We’ll answer all these questions soon, but first let’s take a look at why Chrome OS has become the fastest growing PC operating system platform.

PlayDOSGamesOnline

We’re pitting our skills against old school gaming again

Ihad an urge the other day to see if I could get through Alone in the Dark without resorting to any kind of cheats or walkthroughs. As it happens, the most difficult part of the process was actually finding a working copy of Alone in the Dark to play.

Magix Video Easy

Edit the easy way with this capable editing software

Arguably, Magix has the most comprehensive range of editing software available today, covering type of user, from the rank amateur to the professional videophile. Yet there are times when you simply want to get your footage from the camera to the screen, in the quickest and simplest way possible. That’s why it's introduced this latest product, imaginatively titled Magix Video Easy.

Kingston KC400 SSD

Performance and enterprise class features? Sounds good to us

The recently released Kingston SSDNow for Business range consists of three main drives: the V300, KC380 and the KC400.

The KC400 and, indeed, the SSDNow for Business line is designed for enterprise client workloads, delivering constant performance and a high degree of stability for use in mission critical systems.

TP-Link Archer VR600 AC1600 Broadband Modem/Router

TP-Link gets practical about ac class wi-fi on its latest router

A few weeks ago, I reviewed TP-Link’s Archer VR2600, a router of mythic proportions. And now I’m back with its more calorie-conscious little brother, the Archer VR600, and it seems a generally more desirable proposition.

For less than £100, TP-Link plies you with a full VDSL modem, four gigabit Ethernet ports, dual USB ports and AC1600 wi-fi.

Chieftec Eco GPE-500s

A PSU designed to keep users and polar bears happy

Recently, Chieftec announced the release of a new line of power supply units: the Eco range. As you can expect from the name, these are PSUs that adhere to strict environmental values and are all present and correct where European standards are concerned.