Pirates puzzled

HINTS AND TIPS Simon Lewis provides routines to uncover the hidden talents of the Spectrum.

PROTECT AND SURVIVE Michael Spencer shows how to secure your software from program pirates.

QL REVISITED John Gilbert takes another look at the new Sinclair machine.

QL MONITOR The power of the QL resides in its memory. Eric Cowsill investigates.

SOFT CENTRE Our pull-out guide to the latest software. [five parts]

Waste Disposal Operative

Building with the Spectrum

SINCLAIR SIMON The next instalment in the life of our hacking hero.

HARDWARE WORLD Our reviewers once again explore the hardware jungle.

ZX-81 SOFTWARE SCENE We review four new games.

SPECTRUM SOFTWARE SCENE The latest releases.

HIT SQUAD Trashman author Malcolm Evans talks rubbish to Chris Bourne.

SINCLAIR BUSINESS USER Mike Wright explores specialist computer uses on the Spectrum.

USER OF THE MONTH Joe Palca talks to a psychiatrist who is crazy about Manic Miner.

MIND GAMES The Hulk is on the rampage. Quentin Heath picks up the pieces.

HELPLINE Andrew Hewson provides easy ways to store graphics on the Spectrum.

SINCLAIRVOYANCE We comment on the recent ups and downs in the software scene.

Curse of the Serpent

NEWS Imagine goes under, but Carnell is saved.

LETTERS Your opportunity to let off steam.

NEXT MONTH A preview of some forthcoming attractions.

PROGRAM PRINTOUT Discover the secrets of the pyramid.

STARTER PACK Help for new Sinclair users.

CLUB CORNER A list of clubs in Britain and abroad.

SOFTWARE DIRECTORY Our regular ratings guide.