Editorial

Stuck in lockdown, the days all blur...

Intro

Welcome to the first issue of TechLife produced entirely in the time of COVID-19. If you’ve been watching any of the popular late-night shows, like my fave – John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight – you’ll be growing familiar with all kinds of homemade backdrops and lo-fi production efforts. We’re kind of in the same boat here at Future Publishing; in our Google Hangout meetings, we’ve all become very familiar with each other’s home offices, or, in my case, the loungeroom.

Not to mention getting to know each other’s cats, which is easily the highlight of any given meeting.

But the show, and this magazine, must go on! So, if you’re working from home too, you’re going to appreciate our guide to getting Windows 10 running as smooth and fast as possible. And, for when you move from dinner table to couch (which is my end-of-work-day routine), you might be looking to relax, in which case we’ve got you covered with our full guide to game subscription services, so you can find new games, for less, without leaving home.

However, if you’re looking for even more home-working tips, you cannot go past the current issue of our sister magazine, APC, which has a thorough guide to setting up a home office and sticking to good discipline during these chaotic times. It’s on sale now, and has some great advice.

Even I learned a thing or two... And so can you.

David Hollingworth, Editor

We’re still very keen to hear your feedback on every issue, so if there’s something you like - or just plain hate - let us know!