There are so many threats to your data that you can’t afford to bury your head in the sand when it comes to antivirus. Fortunately, you’re not doing that because you’re reading this article, and we’ll show you how simple it is to download and install software that will protect your files (and more) from the latest malware. Does Windows have built-in antivirus software? Your first question could well be whether you need to do anything at all....

You don’t have to be particularly tech savvy to know that the internet brings risks as well as benefits. But most people don’t realise just how bad it is. Every day 200,000 new malicious programs are released and, each month, 1 million new phishing websites pop up to try and catch unwitting victims. Servers are regularly hacked into and usernames and passwords stolen, and kids can also be vulnerable if they’re allowed to play online games and use a web browser unsupervised....

If you’re planning on treating yourself to a new laptop, smartphone or tablet remember not only should you protect your new toy but also prepare your old one for its new home. There are many ways to dispose of old tech, whether it’s donating your old phone to charity or handing down a retired laptop so once you’re ready to shift your digital life to a new secure device, you’ll need to follow a few steps to ensure your old technology has been properly wiped and recycled....

If you find that you need to help your friends and family members with IT support on their Mac or access files that are held on a distant Apple computer, here’s how you can do it from a Windows PC. Can I use Microsoft Remote Desktop to control a Mac? Sadly not. This software allows remote devices (including Macs) to access and control Windows machines but doesn’t work in the other direction....

The process for creating an email group differs for each email service or application, but the principles are broadly the same. Here, we’ll use Gmail, but you can also use Outlook, Thunderbird, Mail or virtually any other email client. Here we’ll show you how to set up an email group which saves time when you need to contact the same people regularly. If you find your email program doesn’t allow you to create contact groups, there may be a workaround....

Newly purchased tech works brilliantly straight out of the box. However, as time goes by, your once-speedy Android phone or tablet might start to feel sluggish. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to restore its performance and keep things running smoothly. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you speed up your Android device. Why is my phone slow? There are quite a few factors that can have a debilitating effect on the performance of your device....

Passwords are an necessary evil of our modern digital lives. They protect our accounts from unauthorised access, but at the same time they drive us crazy by forcing us to remember complicated combinations of letters, numbers and special symbols. The human brain isn’t very good at this job, especially when websites and services require different criteria for what constitutes a viable password. So, rather than trying to make anagrams out of your favourite TV shows or simply putting in the name of your pet, plus its birthday, a better solution is to find software that can auto-generate random, strong passwords....

Believe it or not, it’s been twenty years since a magical young boy named Harry Potter first graced our screens in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (AKA Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, if you’re based in the States). To celebrate the occasion, Sky and HBO Max are reuniting the cast to take a trip down memory lane. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts sees the golden trio back together, with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson starring, among many other magical faces including Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman and more....

In the meantime, here’s some workarounds that you can try at home to get Peacock to play on your TV. If you’ve not yet signed up to the streaming platform, you can get a free account over on the Peacock website , or upgrade to Premium for $4.99 for ad-supported viewing, and $9.99 for ad-free viewing. Purchase a Chromecast and screen share to your TV using either the Peacock app or website If you have an Xbox One or PS4, link this up to your TV and download the game app of Peacock If you have a smart TV, check if the Peacock app is available on there Link up your laptop/PC to your TV with a HDMI cable and watch NBC Peacock directly through the browser It’s worth noting that whilst we managed to stream Peacock via a HDMI cable from a Windows laptop successfully, some readers have reported having issues using a HDMI, with the error screen below coming up:...

Oppo is all set to officially unveil the Find X3 series today, headlined by the all-singing, all-dancing Find X3 Pro – confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 and offer 10-bit colour support from the camera through to the display. The latest leaks suggest that Oppo will unveil three phones during the global launch event, but curiously that won’t include a regular Find X3 – a phone now believed to be a China exclusive, if it exists at all....

Huawei is in a rich vein of form when it comes to wireless earbuds. The new FreeBuds 5 look set to continue that, although they don’t look like their siblings, or, almost any other true wireless buds. The Chinese firm recently launched the FreeBuds 5i , a budget-friendly option, and the similar-sounding FreeBuds 5 sit between those and the premium FreeBuds 2 Pro. It’s difficult to think of any wireless earbuds with a similar design, partly because open-fit buds aren’t common and Huawei’s approach is – simply – different....

At a Glance Our Verdict While the Huawei P9 is a great smartphone, it can’t quite compete with its successor, the P10. The P10 features faster internals, a bigger base storage, improved cameras and a range of new colour options – what’s not to like? The only real trade is 0.1in of screen real estate, as the P10 measures in at 5.1in compared to the 5.2in P9. Although with that being said, we’ll reserve our final judgement until we’ve spent more time (and benchmarked) the Huawei P10....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive audio, particularly bass Stylish, premium look 26-hour battery life Cons No app support for iOS devices Vocals can be sharp at high volume No custom EQ Our Verdict The Huawei Sound Joy is an exceptional speaker with impressive build quality and great audio performance, but some limitations to its smarts – especially with iOS devices – may put some off. Best Prices Today: Huawei Sound Joy Huawei is continuing its relationship with high-end audio specialist Devialet with the Huawei Sound Joy, the first portable Bluetooth speaker in the collection....

After a two-year break, Huawei is back with a new version of its Watch Fit series, and the budget-friendly Watch Fit 3 arrives with several exciting upgrades. Huawei has high-end wearables like the Watch 4 Pro and Watch GT 4 , but the Watch Fit 3 meets a budget-friendly need, particularly if you like the Apple Watch design but can’t afford one. But can it take on the Apple Watch SE 2 and rivals such as the Fitbit Sense 2 to be among the best smartwatches ?...

The latest patent rumours and leaks suggest that Samsung’s next big move in the foldable phone market could create quite a buzz. With its Foundry division facing significant losses and supposedly disappointing sales from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 , Samsung seems ready to try something new. The recently leaked patents (via Android Headlines ) reveal some jaw-dropping designs for foldable and rollable Galaxy devices that could redefine what we expect from the best folding phones ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict iHarbort’s 5000mAh power bank is one of the best deals we’ve found, offering useful capacity in a stylish and truly pocketable package, support for auto-on/-off and passthrough charging, and the most attractive price tag we’ve seen. At £12.90 you really cannot go wrong with the iHarbort power bank. Best Prices Today: iHarbort Power Bank MS024 Ultra-slim and clad with stylish gunmetal grey alumiunium alloy (also available in silver or black), the iHarbort power bank is perfectly proportioned for the pocket....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict This Inateck Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a useful gadget for turning up the volume on your phone or tablet, PC or laptop, and it comes in at a great price. So it doesn’t offer out-of-this-world audio quality, but if you want that you’ll have to pay for it. Best Prices Today: Inateck BP1001B Portable Bluetooth Speaker Inateck’s BP1001B is a cheap and cheerful portable Bluetooth speaker that lets you turn up the volume of your phone or tablet....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unique design and build Impressive customisable suspension Top-end performance Cons Large dimensions Heavy at 28kg Takes 11 hours to fully charge Our Verdict The Inokim Ox Super is a phenomenal electric scooter with truly high-end specs, and a high-end price to match. It’s 1000W motor and 60V 21Ah battery aren’t for everyone, but if you want the best of the best, it’s worth the money – it’s just a bit heavy at 28kg....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict InPixio Photo Maximizer does its job really well and if it were a £30 utility, we would probably recommend it. At £120, though, it looks very expensive, particularly when there’s an open-source alternative, using the same enlargement algorithm, which you can have for nothing. Best Prices Today: InPixio Photo Maximizer InPixio Photo Maximizer, published by Avanquest, aims to cure a particular problem of digital photographs, when you try and enlarge them – pixellation....

The second season of the series based on Anne Rice’s iconic novels took viewers to 1940s Paris, where Louis and Claudia joined the sinister Théâtre des Vampires. Just before the season finale episode premiered, AMC renewed Interview with the Vampire for season 3. The production is part of the so-called Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, based on the novel series by the writer. Interview with the Vampire is a screen adaptation of the Vampire Chronicles cycle....