At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The ViewSonic VS241 could work as a simple computer for users who may lack computer literacy, especially for anyone who struggles with small mobile devices and needs a bigger screen. But really it is a jack-of-all-trades, and master of none that neither excels at being an all-in-one or a PC monitor. There are better alternatives for around the same £500 price, even Windows 8 all-in-ones that offer better performance; or you can get a higher quality standalone display for much less money....

Picture this: my husband and I were flicking through the TV channels, trying to find an easy watch to round off the night. It was at this point that we stumbled upon Channel 4’s Virgin Island, a highly controversial reality series. This episode was already partway through, so we looked at each other and decided to strap in – after all, various headlines about the show had certainly made us both curious, and it has now become the most streamed show on Channel 4 for the age 16-34 demographic....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The WD Blue 3D NAND might best represent the last hoorah of the SATA SSD before NVMetechnology kicks that interface into the long grass. It’s a big improvement over its predecessor and gives Corsair and Samsung’s mid-range products a run for their money. Excellent overall performance coupled with competitive pricing makes for a winning combination, or it does for that still want, or need SATA....

At Apple’s Mac-themed November event, the company revealed its very first Mac processor to be designed in-house. The M1 chip is coming to the next generation of MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini, promising a major performance boost and significant improvements to battery life. The company announced that it would be transitioning to the so-called ‘Apple Silicon’ at WWDC in June, and stayed true to its word by releasing the first wave of M1-powered devices before the end of 2020....

At its recent annual developers conference in San Francisco, Samsung unveiled a new-look user interface that will soon be replacing the existing one found on the company’s flagship phones. One UI has modern features, layouts, and modes which could all make it a welcome upgrades for Samsung users. We take a look at what you can expect from Samsung One UI. How is it different to the current Samsung interface? While the Samsung Galaxy range has been hugely popular, the user interface has been a constant bone of contention....

A VPN provides a secure connection to the internet that also allows you to unblock sites and services that you wouldn’t be able to access with your normal internet connection. But since just about all of the top services will do that, one of the biggest differentiators – besides price – is speed. Speed is important because why would you want to use a VPN service that slows down your internet connection and makes web pages take longer to load?...

Blue Beetle may not have been a huge box office hit, but it gathered positive reviews from critics. Those who didn’t watch the film in cinemas will soon have the opportunity to get to know Jaime Reyes’s story in the comfort of their own homes. In the comic books, Blue Beetle first appeared in 1939, but his original incarnation bears no resemblance to the one appearing in the film. Jaime Reyes is actually the third iteration of the superhero....

Another famous sci-fi franchise is back – Tron: Ares is the third movie in the Tron universe. The original Tron premiered in 1982, telling the story of Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer and video game developer trapped in a virtual reality. The film, directed by Steven Lisberger and starring Jeff Bridges, went down in history as one of the first features that used extensive CGI. Despite mixed reviews, Tron has become a cult classic....

Fitbit announced the Fitbit Luxe on 19 April, a slim, stylish fitness tracker for the fashion conscious. The Luxe is jewellery-inspired, and unsurprisingly, Fitbit has partnered with gorjana for Special Edition bracelet options in soft gold or stainless steel. Looks aside, you can expect the same physical and mental health management tools Fitbit is known for, but on an AMOLED touchscreen previously reserved only for its smartwatches. Here we’re looking at everything you need to know about the Fitbit Luxe, including cost, features, and where you can buy one today....

December is here, and that means that there’s only a few weeks until The Matrix Resurrections releases, which will be the fourth instalment in the cyberpunk, dystopian series. The Matrix isn’t exactly the easiest plot to understand, and if you want a refresher on what the story entails (or you just want to experience all of the awesome action scenes again), then we have you covered. Here’s all the places to watch The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions in the UK and the US....

There are a number of types of blender, including immersion (also known as a stick or hand blender), personal, jug (also called a stand or countertop) and portable. To see which specific blenders we’ve reviewed, rated and would recommend, check out our round-up of the best blenders we’ve tested . Immersion/stick/ hand blender A stick or immersion blender is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you’ll ever own. It’s compact, versatile, quick, easy to use and easier to clean....

Technology is great but devices like tablet go wrong in various ways. Here we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions about tablets and answered them all. The tricky part to this task is answering the questions for every device – since there are a number of different operating systems, manufacturers and models. These are all general issues and we’ll try to make them relevant no matter what your device is – Android, iOS or Windows....

If I were to ask anyone who the worst character in Game of Thrones was, I’d wager that at least two-thirds of people would immediately name King Joffrey I Baratheon. I’d also bet that if you asked the same question about House of the Dragon, Ser Criston Cole would be top of the list – especially after last week’s episode. Upon reflection, I realise I have the same uncontrollable raging eye twitch when both appear onscreen....

Everyone shoots video these days. Whether it’s on your action camera, drone or phone, you probably have gigabytes upon gigabytes of footage. Phones make it simple to share these videos, but editing options are limited to trimming off the ends and applying filters. Plus, many devices and cameras can record in 4K and shoot slow-motion at high frame rates, but these videos are demanding to edit. Traditional video editors struggle with this type of footage, and laggy, stuttering playback – even complete lockups – are exactly what you don’t want....

Microsoft has officially been working on Windows 10X for more than 15 months. The Windows 10 spin-off was announced back in October 2019, alongside the first dual-screen device it would run on – the Surface Neo . The initial late 2020 release date seemed a long way away at the time, but the ensuing coronavirus pandemic set development of the operating system back further. It also led Microsoft to consider other form factors, with the company announcing last May that it would come to single screens first ....

Windows 11 has suffered its fair share of bugs since launching in October, but unusual new Start menu behaviour isn’t one of them. After installing last month’s KB5010414 security update, several users have complained of it being hidden every time they hover over the Widgets icon. Many people thought this was a bug, but Microsoft has confirmed that’s not the case. Widgets is now pinned to the left side of the taskbar by default, and it’s the only icon which opens when you hover over it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning, compact design SSD drive Fantastic value Cons No 4K support No disc drive Only 512GB storage Our Verdict For most people the Xbox Series S is the Console to buy right now. You get next-gen’s biggest advancement – the SSD – along with a Consistent performance boost, a living room-friendly design, and that shiny happy feeling of buying new Consumer goods. You probably don’t need it right now – there’s no exclusive games for it anyway – but whenever you’re ready to make the jump to next-gen, the Xbox Series S is the Xbox to beat....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim & lightweight Solid performance Fast recharge times Large AMOLED screen Cons Cameras down on 12 Lite MIUI clutter Build issues Our Verdict Another decent all-rounder from Xiaomi, with a beautiful design and pleasingly lightweight frame. The cameras feel like a step down from last year though, so maybe catch the Xiaomi 12 Lite on a deal instead. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi 13 Lite Last year’s Xiaomi 12 Lite was a fantastic mid-range phone....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If importing the Xiaomi laptop then installing Windows 10 doesn’t put you off then the Mi Notebook Air 13 is a decent choice. It offers great build quality and the specs mean great performance, namely thanks to the Nvidia graphics card (a rare thing) even if the processor is an old generation. Our main gripes are the lacklustre battery life and lack of an SD card slot....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning 120Hz AMOLED display Long battery life Excellent cameras Decent performance Cons No 5G No OIS Huge camera bump MIUI not for everyone Our Verdict A truly stunning mid-range phone offering so much more than you would expect by simply looking at the price tag. This is arguably the best combination of screen and main camera you can get for under £250 – you just need to be ok not having 5G....