Unlock the hidden power of your PC with the latest issue of PC Plus, available at newsagents now. In addition to getting under the hood of both AMD and Intel processors, we show you the best motherboards for overclocking, explain how to turn a standard webcam into a powerful microscope, and demonstrate easy ways to tweak your hard drive for best performance.

On-test, you'll find the latest, finally-affordable, 720p projectors waiting to light up your life, and Microsoft's latest OS, where NT power comes with the sensibilities of Vista. Take your computer to the stars with the best digital telescopes, or profit from the weaknesses of Poker bots, in this month's top features. We also interview the founder of Veoh on how his video platform is giving YouTube a run for its money, and explore the cutting edge of home video in a world where high definition rules the roost.

In Make It, experiment with Silverlight's power as you create huge, zoomable images. Turn that broken old hard drive into a stash tin. Code on iPhone... the easy way. Use Arduino electronics to create a light-sensitive keyboard lamp from the ground-up. Create fractal images. And explore the world of machinima filmmaking, where the world of games is revolutionising the movie industry.

All this and more, waiting on a shelf near you.