Articles by PC Format

How to install Linux on a Chromebook

By PC Format published 24 June 15

It's fast and easy to use - what more could you ask for?

A design for life: how game designers are shaping entire worlds

By PC Format published 28 March 15

PC Gaming Week Talking the future of game design with some of the most important names in the business.

How to build a monster PC that will play any game

By PC Format published 24 March 15

PC Gaming Week So an eight-core Intel CPU, three graphics cards and a new Samsung SSD walk into a bar...

Headspace Invaders: does PC gaming help motivate the brain?

By PC Format published 23 March 15

PC Gaming Week In 1991 PC Plus editor John Minson asked if gaming can stimulate the grey matter, which still holds true today.

Is AMD's Mantle really worth it?

By PC Format published 14 May 14

Features Our mouths have been watering ever since AMD announced the Mantle API, but just how much of a boost does it offer your computer?

PC Format magazine

By PC Format published 21 November 13

There are three things in life you can be sure of: death, Taxes and PC Format being a cracking read from start to finish.

Netgear Powerline Nano 500 review

By PC Format published 30 August 12

Netgear is a respected name in networking, offering everything from routers to powerline hardware, and the Nano 500 is one of just three 500Mbps starter kits that the company produces.

How to protect your passwords with KeePass

By PC Format published 19 February 12

Tutorial Keep track of all of your passwords with this free app

How to protect your laptop from data theft

By PC Format published 1 January 12

Tutorial They're small, light and easily stolen, but at least you can protect your data

How to protect your PC passwords

By PC Format published 10 December 11

Tutorial Don't let a weak password be the way in to your system for the bad guys.

How to protect your gaming account

By PC Format published 3 December 11

Explained People are out to hijack your gaming account - here's how to keep it safe.

Enermax ETS-T40-TA review

By PC Format published 23 November 11

Great design, great cooler

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 EVO review

By PC Format published 21 November 11

Easy to fit cooler for upgraders

Cooler Master GeminII M4 review

By PC Format published 20 November 11

This CPU chiller is good for stock clockers only

Be Quiet Dark Rock Advanced C1 review

By PC Format published 19 November 11

This CPU cooler looks better than it performs

How to build the best PC for your needs

By PC Format published 25 September 11

In Depth The best components to buy and how to put them together

MSI 990FXA-GD80 review

By PC Format published 22 September 11

Can a one touch overclock button make up for a lack of features on this 990FX motherboard?

MSI 970A-G45 review

By PC Format published 21 September 11

Does this budget AMD 970 chipset motherboard get the fundamentals right?

GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Radeon HD 6950

By PC Format published 17 April 11

Buying Guide The SLI vs CrossFire debate continues as we pair up the top midrange offerings from Nvidia and AMD

Benchtest: Windows XP SP3 vs. Windows Vista SP1

By PC Format published 23 June 08

Updated Does the new Vista service pack solve its problems, or should you update XP instead?

World of Warcraft graphics hacks

By PC Format published 22 June 08

Updated PC Format's top tips on making WoW look prettier

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