Articles by Alex Cox

The history of Minecraft – the best selling PC game ever

By Alex Cox published 4 September 20

PC Gaming Week 2020 From experiment to game to phenomenon – how the best selling PC game of all time became what it is today.

How to turn a second hand PC into a gaming beast

By Alex Cox published 31 August 20

PC Gaming Week 2020 Here's how you can build a console-beating, Fortnite-friendly budget PC.

How to make money with your PC

By Alex Cox published 26 March 20

Updated All you need is your laptop and a little hard work to make money with your PC.

How to make money from a VPN

By Alex Cox, Mike Williams published 2 July 19

Make your mark in the world of white label private networks.

TP-Link Archer C5400X review

By Alex Cox published 23 October 18

TP-Link Archer C5400X is a router packed full of advanced features, but with an easy-to-use interface.

Acer Switch 3 review

By Alex Cox published 28 June 18

Great Value

Updated Great design and great construction combine to make a cut-price hybrid that's a joy to use

Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router review

By Alex Cox published 15 January 18

The Linksys WRT32X Gaming Router features top-end gaming Wi-Fi in an eerily familiar case – the sequel you never knew you needed.

Asus RT-AC86U review

By Alex Cox published 15 January 18

Editor's Choice

Less lag for less swag – does this cost-effective gaming router have the chops?

Lenovo IdeaPad 320S review

By Alex Cox published 19 December 17

Updated Lenovo packs a package of budget components in a decidedly non-budget shell.

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S review

By Alex Cox published 27 September 17

A 14-inch Kaby Lake laptop with a discrete graphics card, all squashed in to an impossibly slimline shell.

Medion Erazer X6603 review

By Alex Cox published 29 August 17

Medion's top-line 1050Ti-equipped laptop won't satisfy ultra fanatics, but it's a workhorse if you don't mind cutting a few corners.

10 tips for removing a program that won't uninstall

By Alex Cox published 19 August 17

Downloads If there's a program on your PC that you just can't remove, these tips will show you how to erase it permanently.

How to create your own point and click adventure game

By Alex Cox published 3 July 17

Tell compelling stories and beat Lucasarts and Sierra at their own game.

How to link and automate your online accounts

By Alex Cox published 23 June 17

Connect one online service to another for ultimate connectivity, safety, and convenience.

How to create a custom Windows 10 desktop with Rainmeter

By Alex Cox published 6 June 17

Make it pretty, make it useful, make it your own with Rainmeter.

Overclockers Titan Gladius Desktop PC review

By Alex Cox published 17 March 17

Recommended

A 4K capable, VR ready benchmark-buster with room for future expansion.

How to create 8-bit music

By Alex Cox published 8 March 17

Console Gaming Week Use authentic 80s instruments to create iconic tunes.

How to install custom firmware on your router

By Alex Cox published 23 February 17

Extend your networking capabilities and take complete control of your router

How to work from anywhere

By Alex Cox published 5 February 17

Hit the road as a digital nomad - here’s everything you need to do so.

How to become a freelancer

By Alex Cox published 21 January 17

Put your skills up for hire and work when it suits you.

How to make money from app development

By Alex Cox published 8 January 17

Make your mark on the app store and earn cash while you do so.

How to sell on Amazon: 6 tips for starting your own store to sell online

By Alex Cox published 3 January 17

We look at the many different ways you can leverage Amazon to your financial advantage.

Top 10 Outlook 2016 tips

By Alex Cox published 4 September 16

Ten ways to work faster and more intelligently for an easy, organised life.

Top 10 PowerPoint 2016 tips

By Alex Cox published 1 September 16

Make an impact with your presentations and save time while you're at it.

Top 10 Excel 2016 tips

By Alex Cox published 30 August 16

Make more of your worksheets and present your figures perfectly.