PC Pro – Issue 382, July 2026

PC Pro Issue 382: Privacy, Performance and the Year’s Most Interesting Hardware 💻

The July 2026 edition of PC Pro puts digital privacy under the microscope. Across news, features and a substantial VPN group test, issue 382 examines the tools and habits that shape how we protect data on phones, laptops, smart home devices and televisions. It is a packed 132-page issue that balances independent lab testing with plain-English advice.

Inside the Privacy Special 🔐

Readers get a free Norton VPN worth £40, and the issue’s main privacy package explains how to stop spyware across personal hardware. Barry Collins investigates the increasingly invasive ways personal data is harvested — and what can be done to prevent it. Separate features look at home-network security, rogue traffic, unauthorised devices and the practical steps that make a difference.

12 VPNs Tested for Speed, Value and Trust

The centrepiece VPN group test puts twelve services through their paces, comparing speed, monthly cost and privacy credentials. It names a top choice for speed, a best-value option at 83p per month, and a strong contender for privacy. The line-up includes Norton VPN Standard, NordVPN, Private Internet Access, Proton VPN Plus, Surfshark, Windscribe, AVG Secure VPN, Bitdefender Premium VPN, ExpressVPN Basic, IPVanish Essential, Mullvad VPN and TunnelBear. Whether you need a VPN for public Wi-Fi, overseas streaming or everyday browsing, the test is designed to make the choice clearer.

Hardware Reviews: Foldables, Laptops and Creative Machines

Motorola’s Razr Fold takes the Review of the Month slot, with PC Pro assessing whether it can top the foldable pile against rivals from Google, Honor and Samsung. The issue also reviews the Motorola Razr 70, Samsung Galaxy A57, TCL Nxtpaper 70 Pro, and a wide spread of laptops — including models from Alienware, Asus ROG, Razer, Lenovo, Gigabyte and Medion. Mini PCs, desktops, monitors, tablets, smartglasses, headsets and a business-scanner buyer’s guide complete the reviews section.

Big Ideas: AI, Passkeys and the Future of Computing

Features explore whether AI is rotting our brains, why passkeys are poised to replace passwords, and how Britain plans to replace its ageing national supercomputer. There is an interview with Sam Laing, CEO of, plus coverage of digital twins, the Amiga story and the technologies that could shape a less dystopian future.

Expert Columns and Opinion

Editor-in-chief Tim Danton reflects on the Chromebook’s long goodbye, while regular voices including Dick Pountain, Nicole Kobie, Barry Collins, Jon Honeyball, Davey Winder, Lee Grant, Steve Cassidy and Rois Ni Thuama bring their usual mix of insight, experience and strong opinions.

Who Is Issue 382 For?

PC Pro remains a magazine for readers who want independent hardware verdicts, practical security guidance and informed comment on where technology is heading. This issue will appeal to IT professionals, technology enthusiasts, privacy-conscious users and anyone comparing laptops, phones or VPN services before buying. The mix of rigorous testing and accessible writing makes it useful whether you read it cover to cover or dip into the sections that matter to you.

Digital Delights is pleased to offer PC Pro Issue 382 as a digital edition for readers who want the full July 2026 issue on their device.