Antivirus software is essential for protecting your devices from malicious software that can steal your passwords, payment details, and other sensitive information. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are aware of this and have devised ways to trick users into installing fake antivirus programmes or responding to fraudulent emails that impersonate well-known security brands. Here’s how to identify fake antivirus software and stay safe online. What is a fake antivirus software? Many people search for free antivirus solutions, making them an easy target for scammers who create fake apps....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Faster than a single M.2 slot Easy to install Colourful LEDs Doesn’t need M.2 slots Cons On the expensive side No drive encryption RAID 0 config can’t be changed Our Verdict The WD Black AN1500 solves several problems for those with Intel motherboards that want faster storage. But it isn’t an inexpensive option, and it comes with a few caveats Best Prices Today: WD Black AN1500 With PCIe 4....

You might have heard people talking about air fryers and air fryer ovens and wondered if they’re the same thing. But the terms aren’t interchangeable. Read on to find out what the differences are and which type of air fryer is right for you. What is an air fryer oven? An air fryer oven is a type of air fryer, like a single drawer or dual-drawer model. But it doesn’t have the familiar air fryer shape or build....

Apple doesn’t often have sales on its products, but its generosity does spread to Black Friday, Christmas and the Back to School season. Every year, the iPhone manufacturer kicks off bundle deals on its Mac and iPad devices on top of its regular Apple Education Store discounts to get students ready for a new school year. Its Back to School Sale is now live in the US, UK and Europe following a late June/early July kick-off....

We’re all buying more things online in a post-quarantine world, and buying Valentine’s Day flowers online is no exception – especially if lockdown has suddenly thrown you into a long distance relationship. Whether you want to ensure your loved one gets a bouquet or letterbox flowers on Valentine’s day, there are plenty of great options available. Here are some of the best flower delivery sites and shops online, so you can have a fresh bouquet delivered to your partner on 14 Feburary!...

AMD today revealed upgrades to its popular graphics card line in the form of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, 6750 XT and 6650 XT, and to the surprise of many, the graphics cards went on sale around the world immediately. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is the top-of-the-line graphics card in AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 Series, offering small upgrades over its previously top-end Radeon RX 6900 XT. It sports upgraded stats including 16GB of GDDR6 memory rated to run at 18Gbps – up from the 16Gbps of its predecessor – with an increased 2,310MHz clock speed....

The Apple Watch Series 3 was announced at Apple’s September 2017 launch event and is now officially on sale. It brings with it a handful of tweaks and features, including one big one: the option for a version with its own cellular connectivity. So, if the new Apple Watch has piqued your interest, where can you get one? Here are all the places you can pick up an Apple Watch 3, with or without the cellular data option....

In case you missed it, Google has launched new phones. A lot of them. The new Pixel 9 series is double the size of the Pixel 8 range, with new regular and Pro models joined by a brand-new XL model and rebranded 9 Pro Fold foldable. There are loads of exciting new features across the lineup, so it’s no surprise if you’re interested in buying one. Here are all the retailers and networks we know about so far in the UK and US, plus the exciting perks they’re offering....

The Surface Laptop 4 is here. More than 18 months after its predecessor, Microsoft’s high-end laptop is back, aiming to rival thin and light PCs from the likes of Apple, Acer and Huawei. The device is largely unchanged from a design perspective, offering the same 13.5in and 15in size options as its predecessor. However, there are some significant changes to the internals that could make it a useful upgrade. For the majority of those running older Surface hardware, the Laptop 4 becomes the new default Microsoft PC....

The smartphone has already made a lot of tech borderline obsolete. It can step up and fill in for a PC, TV, or GPS when you need it to. It can also serve as the centerpoint for an entire smart home, or greatly enhance an existing smart home if you already have a “hub” in place. Let’s be clear, hubs still have their uses and can even form part of a mesh network (which your phone can’t really do)....

Wait, didn’t you empty your Roomba’s bin just a day ago? You sure did, yet here’s your Roomba, insisting once again that its dust bin needs to be emptied. In some cases, it could be that the recently emptied Roomba bin truly does need to be emptied again. If your Roomba is vacuuming a rug that hasn’t been cleaned recently and is covered in pet hair, for example, a single cleaning could be enough to stuff the bin with debris....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, we enjoy the Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus. It’s an all-rounder, with features you’d expect from a flagship such as its fingerprint sensor and gorgeous design. But when you dig deeper you notice the flaws that better reflect its price tag, which is a bit of a shame. Closer inspection of its design shows that it’s a bit rough around the edges, and the screen quality and battery life are beaten by similarly priced rivals....

A new bug is causing yet more problems in Windows 11, but this time there’s already a solution available. Several users have complained in Microsoft’s Feedback Hub of unexpectedly high CPU loads, resulting in a noticeable performance slowdown. The company has moved quickly to test a patch with members of the Windows Insider Program, meaning anyone with a Windows 11 device can install it. All signs point to the problem being triggered by a process known as “sihost....

Microsoft has announced that Project xCloud, its long-gestating cloud game streaming service , will finally launch as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in September, in effect bringing Xbox Game Pass to Android phones. xCloud will be bundled into the £10.99/$14.99 monthly Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription from 15 September, and will allow players to stream games directly to Android phones and tablets. At launch it’ll be an Android exclusive though, with no support for iPhones or iPads....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With a new OLED screen the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 offers better value than ever. We’d like to see better integration with third-party apps, but at this price the Mi Band 2 is impossible to fault. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 The Xiaomi Mi Band and the Mi Band 1S were the best-value fitness bands we’d ever seen – until now. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 adds a 0....

Following the Chinese launch, Xiaomi has confirmed that its Mi Smart Band 4 ( reviewed ) will be coming to the UK this summer at £34.99. It’s now on sale. It sports a brand-new colour AMOLED panel, and still has incredible 20-day battery life. A six-axis accelerometer supports a range of activity monitoring, and the new Mi Smart Band is now more customisable than ever with a choice of five bands and 77 complications (watch faces)....

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is the latest flagship from the Chinese tech giant, but it’s more than that: it also features the debut of Xiaomi’s under-display camera tech, with a hidden selfie camera that – in theory – doesn’t obscure the screen. That’s especially important coming just one day before Samsung reveals its take on the tech in the Galaxy Z Fold 3, giving us a surprisingly direct head-to-head between two of the biggest phone companies in the world....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With their Apple-style design, the Mi True wear their inspiration firmly on their matt-white sleeves. That doesn’t mean they are pale imitations though, as the mixture of good sound, excellent call quality, fast recharging, and comfortable, reliable controls makes for an appealing all-round experience. The video syncing issue is a shame, and might rule these out for some, and the noise cancelling isn’t much to write home about either....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cheap entry price Big battery Quad-lens camera 3.5mm headphone jack Cons Average performance Unimpressive photography Plastic build NFC only in selected markets Our Verdict Buy this phone if you’re prioritising budget above all else, but know that you can get a lot more for your money when you step up by £20-40. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Redmi 9 Redmi 9 is the new base model in Xiaomi’s budget phone line, but the company offers such extraordinary value across the entire range that this handset finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place: cheap as chips, but not quite cheap enough to justify some of the corners being cut when compared with the competition....

Xiaomi, as expected, has announced the new Redmi Note 11 series of smartphones, with two of the four models coming to the UK. The popular Redmi Note range has sold 240 million units worldwide to date and the latest iterations are here for 2022. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is joined by the Note 11S , Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro 5G to form the line-up. In the UK it’s the regular Note 11 and Note 11 Pro 5G that will go on sale with prices starting at US$179 We do not have UK specific pricing yet and although we’ve been provided global pricing in US dollars, the firm has no plans to release the Redmi Note 11 series in the states....