Losing a photo, video, document or other important data can be a heart-sinking experience. Realising that something has been accidentally deleted or is otherwise gone is horrible, but sadly it’s a feeling most of us have known at one time or another. In an ideal world, all your data would be backed up, making it a simple matter of getting the backed-up file from wherever it’s stored. But we know that the reality is that most people don’t use backup software....

What is the best game console? Should you go for the PS5 or Xbox Series X? Or maybe go for a handheld hybrid like the Nintendo Switch OLED? What about portable consoles like the Switch Lite, or a gaming-focused streamer like the Nvidia Shield? There are also the last-gen – but still popular – PS4 and Xbox One to consider. Game consoles are must-haves for many of us, but they’re expensive and each offers something slightly different, be it the graphical power, design or game availability....

The best headphones come in all shapes and sizes, with an overwhelming number of brands, models and features to choose from. You could spend less than $50/£50 on a pair of budget true wireless earbuds or over $1,000/£1,000 on the best active noise cancelling over-ear headphones. We review a wide range of headphones in terms of prices and features so you’ll find a varied selection here – everything from cheap earbuds to keep your kid’s cartoon from blasting to everyone in the vicinity to premium ANC cans for commuting in peace and quiet....

Announced alongside the iPhone 13 range, the entry-level 10.2in iPad is one of the best value tablet choices around, and here’s everywhere you can buy the 2021 tablet in the UK and US – including the top deals. It was up for debate as to whether the iPad (the 9th-gen if you’re keeping score) was going to be announced at Apple’s California Streaming event in September 2021, but it did, and so too did the iPad mini 6 ....

The iPhone 12 mini is the smallest of the four 5G-enabled iPhones Apple released in 2020, and it also has the smallest price tag at just £699/$699. Our Reviews Editor Chris Martin called the 12 mini “the best small phone you can buy”, dubbing it the “pocket rocket”. The 12 mini combines an excellent OLED screen into a small chassis while flexing top specs, including an A14 Bionic procesor, and excellent cameras....

Where’s the best place to buy an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus? Find the best iPhone 6s deals UK right here. Generally, we find that SIM-free price remains the same, especially with iPhones bought directly from Apple, but contracts can often cost less if you wait a bit. Read on for the low-down on the best current UK deals for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Best iPhone 6s deals UK: Apple If you already have a SIM that you want to use with a new iPhone, there’s no better peace of mind than buying your new handset directly from Apple....

CES is always one of the biggest shows in the tech calendar, giving a glimpse into the tech trends set to define the next year – and 2020 is no different. 8K TVs, foldable PCs, and luxury Chromebooks all cropped up this week, along with major new chipset announcements from the likes of AMD and Intel – and that’s not even mentioning Charmin’s toilet paper robot. Of course, with all those announcements there have to be both winners and losers, but we’ve picked out the ten bits of kit that blew the Tech Advisor team away this year – from trendsetting new tech to best-in-class products that have already set the bar for the year....

The OnePlus Nord went on sale in August 2020 and promptly became the king of mid-range phones. The 5G handset combines an excellent 6.44in Full HD+ AMOLED+ display and a superb 48Mp main camera with ever-impressive Oxygen OS 10.5 software – all for a humble asking price of £379. On the inside, OnePlus packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and a 4115mAh battery with 30W fast charging. It’s no wonder our Deputy Editor Dominic Preston called the Nord “the best mid-range phone in the world right now” in his 5/5 star review of the phone....

What’s the best sat nav you can buy? Getting lost while driving is a thing of the past thanks to the miracle of satellite navigation. Many cars have built-in sat navs, but millions still don’t. These days you can pick up a very basic sat nav for under £100, but with free or cheap smartphone apps to guide you, why bother with a dedicated GPS device? Here we explain which are the best satnavs you can buy in the UK in 2019....

In the realms of online search, it’s fair to say that Google has somewhat cornered the market. This can be seen in the way people now say that they’ll ‘Google’ something when they have a question to be answered. But, if you don’t want to use the all-conquering behemoth then there are a few others available. We show you the best alternative search engines to Google. If you’re looking to get the most out of your time online then it would be well worth also taking a look at our Best web browsers 2018 roundup....

Xiaomi launched the Poco X3 NFC at a virtual launch event on 7 September 2020 and it went on sale in the UK shortly after. Before long, we had a sample in for review and proudly declared it the best budget phone you can buy. It hasn’t been beaten yet. But now Xiaomi has released an upgrade in the X3 Pro, which officially went on sale as of 12 April, 12pm ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact Easy to use Dishwasher safe Cons Small volume capacity Bright green trim No pre-sets Our Verdict The Breville Blend Active food processor is perfect for singles, couples and small households who want a quick and easy way to chop and blend. Best Prices Today: Breville Blend Active compact food processor There’s something quite loveable about the Breville Blend Active Compact Food Processor. Dinky, useful and neat, it’s a bit like having a kitchen elf sitting on your work top ready to do all those slightly annoying food preparation jobs....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Upgrading to the Smart Hub is a no brainer, especially if you’re out of contract and aren’t planning to move to another broadband provider as it’s free. While it may struggle to provide a strong Wi-Fi signal in the largest houses with thick stone walls, it will fix Wi-Fi blackspots in the majority of normal-sized homes without having to resort to Wi-Fi range extenders or power line adapters....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Bullguard’s VPN service achieves what it sets out to do: offer online privacy that’s extremely easy to use. However, it’s rather limited in terms of the variety of devices it supports and the locations you can connect to when compared to some of its rivals. Best Prices Today: Bullguard VPN Bullguard is another antivirus company that’s expanding its range to offer a VPN service....

Home espresso machines have tended to be among the larger and pricier countertop appliances. But recently, appliance brands have brought out more powerful, budget-friendly machines. They’re higher pressure, come complete with frothing wands, and will allow you to make a very reasonable espresso or cappuccino at home. Morphy Richards’ forthcoming launch is one such example: the 172020 Espresso Coffee Machine, a slim home espresso maker priced at £119.99 . The Morphy Richards espresso maker also has a steam wand and a dual spout, so you can make two coffees at once....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The monolithic appearance of the MB2050 isn’t going to win any awards for elegant design, but it does provide a good, affordable workhorse printer for small businesses and home workers. The lack of Ethernet interface may deter some potential users, but its speed, quality and running costs will appeal to many people – just as long as you make the effort to shop around for good prices on those replacement ink cartridges....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s expensive for a wireless charger, but this Choetech Iron Stand is not just a wireless charger. With three inductive coils built into its metal stand design, you can prop up your phone in any orientation and continue to use it as it refills its battery. That makes this Choetech one of the better Qi chargers we’ve seen. Best Prices Today: Choetech Iron Stand The Iron Stand from Choetech is a great idea, propping up your phone and allowing you to wirelessly charge it in any orientation while you sit back and enjoy a video....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might appear to be the better of the two on paper, and physically the more premium device with its metal build and high-res screen, but we couldn’t recommend the Chuwi LapBook 12.3 over the LapBook 14.1 – the instant startup times, improved battery life and larger screen of the latter has won us over. But while it’s no better than the larger LapBook, the LapBook 12....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s really the same game as 2009’s Civilization Revolution 1, albeit with an extensive facelift. That’s not such a bad thing, given this is a smart and accessible rethink of an enduring formula, now updated for a more modern era of iOS gaming. High price or not, this deserves to be installed on a whole lot of iPads. Best Prices Today: Civilization Revolution 2 Less a true sequel and more a glossier version of the original, now carrying a massive price tag, this strategy game may make owners of the original Civilization Revolution a tad grumpy....

The live-action remake of the classic 1990s anime Cowboy Bebop has arrived on Netflix. We’ve gathered up all that’s known so far about the new version to see how Spike, Jet, Faye and the rest of the crew of the Bebop will look when the show arrives. 3…2…1…Let’s jam! When did Cowboy Bebop premiere? Netflix first announced Cowboy Bebop back in 2018, but since then there have been multiple delays. Fortunately, the wait is over, and all ten episodes of the first season dropped on Netflix on 19 November....