PC Pro Issue 368: May 2025

PC Pro Issue 368: Your May 2025 Tech Briefing 💻

PC Pro has been a trusted voice in UK computing for decades, and the May 2025 issue (368) brings another packed month of independent reviews, expert analysis, and practical guidance. Whether you build, repair, or simply use technology, this issue offers a clear-eyed look at the products and ideas shaping personal computing right now.

What’s Inside Issue 368

The cover story puts Dell’s new Pro 13 Premium laptop through its paces, examining whether the company’s rebranded business line delivers on its premium promise. Elsewhere, the reviews section covers the Asus Zenbook Duo UX8406CA, Apple MacBook Air M4, Lenovo ThinkPad X9, and a host of desktops, tablets, and smartphones. A dedicated group test pits eight cutting-edge AI image generators against one another, comparing quality, accuracy, and value for money.

Deep Dives and Practical Guides ⚙️

Beyond reviews, this issue includes a two-part guide to modern processors, explaining everything from die size to chiplets. There’s also a hands-on feature on hacking Windows 11, with ten tools and expert advice for tailoring the look and behaviour of Microsoft’s operating system. Affinity Designer users get a focused tutorial on making the most of the software’s vector-editing tools.

Interviews and Opinion

AI researcher Sebastian Raschka explains how large language models learned to “think through” their answers, offering a grounded perspective on generative AI. Regular columnists Dick Pountain, Nicole Kobie, and Barry Collins share their views on everything from music gadgets to Kindle book downloads. The issue also includes a buyer’s guide to NAS appliances and a look at the Video Game History Foundation’s digitised archive.

Who It’s For

PC Pro is written for technology enthusiasts, IT professionals, and anyone who wants reliable, ad-free advice on computing. If you enjoy detailed hardware reviews, thoughtful industry analysis, and step-by-step tutorials, this issue delivers all three in one place.

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