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Apple readies iMessage for quantum threat • iMessage becomes the canary in the mine for a new type of quantum-resistant encryption

Wintel opens a new chip shop • Microsoft and Intel reunite to build custom AI chips

How did Gemini get it so wrong? • Google’s AI mishaps were more human error than machine learning failures, as James O’Malley discovers

Best of MWC Barcelona 2024 • We headed to the Catalan capital for the annual release-fest of all things mobile, from phones to tablets to AI PCs

The A-List • The best products on the market, as picked by our editors

Oh, what a tangled cosmos YouTube weaves • Ignore the clickbait on YouTube and you’ll discover a rich well of videos that stimulate brain cells rather than generate dopamine hits

Software design needs a reboot up the $£%! • The software on my laptop should be as easy to use as any modern-day appliance, so why can’t Adobe and Microsoft get the basics right?

AI PC? Remind me why I want one… • We think of computer memory as bytes on a stick of RAM, but if Barry has his way then future AI PCs will bring a whole new meaning

Readers’ comments • Your views and feedback from email and the web

Readers’ poll • Which OS are you most likely to choose for your next computer?

AI PCs WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • Microsoft, AMD and Intel are all pushing the idea of AI PCs, but is it anything more than marketing-speak? We find out

The truth about refurb • Refurbed tech has become a multi-billion industry, but does it offer good value? Lee Grant investigates

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’VE BEEN HACKED • Don’t let attackers sneak under your radar: Nik Rawlinson reveals the telltale signs to look out for

Use your Raspberry Pi as a home VPN • Easily access your home files, and access the internet securely from anywhere. Darien Graham-Smith explores the free PiVPN tool, which turns any Raspberry Pi into a fully featured VPN server

Dell XPS 14 (2024) • The 14.5in OLED display and Core Ultra power are the stars, but the minimalist design will split opinions

HP Spectre Fold 17 • The neatest execution of the foldable PC concept yet, but wait for the price to tumble before buying

Apple MacBook Air 13in (M3) • A tweaked design – farewell fingerprints – and lower starting price make the best ultraportable in the world even better

Apple MacBook Air 15in (M3) • A big-screen companion that’s light for its size and ready for work, entertainment and AI

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) • A gaming laptop for all, with a refined Ultrabook-style design and a gorgeous OLED display

Cyberpower Ultra R77 RTX Gaming PC • This visually striking PC packs a powerful punch thanks to a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4080 Super combo

Avast Ultimate 2024 • WE’VE SECURED AN 85% DISCOUNT FOR PC PRO READERS ON THE SECURITY SUITE THAT SWOOPED TO VICTORY IN OUR LABS LAST MONTH

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE • A good-value 1440p gaming card that fills a gap in AMD’s line-up, but Nvidia’s RTX 4070 is a better all-rounder

Honor Pad 9 • A great price for a slim Android tablet with impressive battery life, but it’s hard to out-iPad the iPad

Synology BeeStation • A super-simple appliance for hosting your own private cloud, with tons of storage and no subscription needed

Your bonus software • We scour the globe to negotiate the best software deals for our readers, from extended licences to full programs you don’t need to pay a penny...