We’re now long past the days of video game adaptations being flops that pass us by. HBO’s The Last of Us season 2 is dominating the TV landscape, while Minecraft (love it or hate it) has been a huge family hit at the box office. The approach to this vast and sprawling material gives me hope that Bethesda now has the experience to take on another franchise in the zeitgeist right now....

When comparing two feature-packed high-end phones, it’s hard to say that either one is inferior or weak. They always offer the best of everything, albeit with differences in individual details or purpose. The Galaxy S24 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are flesh-and-blood flagships that run under the control of the most powerful mobile processor on the market and their camera setups allow you to think about serious photography and filming....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excels in battery life Strong main camera performance Durable design Cons Performance issues Outdated, hit-and-miss design choices Disappointing supporting cameras Our Verdict The Honor Magic 7 Lite sets itself apart with its massive 6600mAh battery and rugged durability, making it a standout choice for long-lasting usage. However, its dated design, average performance and lack of cutting-edge features mean many people will be better off elsewhere....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Honor Note 10 loses a star as it must be imported from China and you have to sideload Google services. It also has no headphone jack. Otherwise, this is a very good smartphone with one of the best large displays you can buy without a notch. Performance is excellent and it really can be a replacement for a small tablet. It’s not for everyone, but that’s the whole point....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Horizon Zero Dawn is hands-down the best open world game available for the PS4, offering textures of an extremely high quality while maintaining a stable frame rate and providing one of the most impressive gaming experiences available on a Console. The storyline is intriguing and will leave you wanting more, and coupled with phenomenal voice acting, provides something of an incredibly high standard....

On occasion you might find that certain websites won’t display at all when you’re connected to NordVPN . Initially you’ll think the VPN connection isn’t working but then realise that some websites load and others don’t. There are a few things you can try to solve the problem, but one very quick fix is to disconnect from the VPN and check the site is working without it. Of course, it may be blocked by your ISP, government or employer, in which case you still won’t be able to access it, but if you know this is the case, the follow the tips below....

VPNs are becoming an essential part of online life. Whether it’s protecting your privacy at home, making it safer to connect on public Wi-Fi networks, or being able to access content when travelling, a good VPN should be part of your setup. But, with so many available, how can you know that the one you choose is trustworthy and reliable? Here’s a quick guide on things to consider when looking for a VPN....

When you first get started in Anthem , you might assume that you’ll be given a shiny, new Javelin exosuit to blast your way through the game. While you do get your very own Javelin (it wouldn’t be a very good game if you didn’t!) it’s old and dirty, and it’s not initially clear how you can clean up your Javelin and make it look as epic as it does in your imagination....

3D may have fallen flat on its face (again), but there’s a new incentive for PC owners to buy a new display : 4K. With four times the resolution of your average 1920×1080 display, 4K or UHD screens are significantly better for viewing and editing photos, playing games and watching and editing video. Here’s how to hook up a 4K screen to a PC. How to hook up a 4K screen to a PC: requirements These days most PCs will be able to drive a 4K monitor without any issues....

While Android phones and kids’ tablets can be brilliant ways to entertain, educate, and keep your children safe, they do have the downside of being addictive. For a parent, the sight of your little ones mesmerised by glowing rectangles for extended periods of time is not a happy one. But, there are ways to limit this exposure and ensure that your child gets up off their backside every once in a while....

Over time Android phones can become clogged with various files you don’t need. These steal that most precious commodity – storage space – and can even affect performance. One way to reduce this clutter is by deleting any duplicate files, such as songs, photos and other things and here we’ll show you a quick way to do this on your Android smartphone or tablet . How do I deleting duplicate files manually?...

When Google gave its Gmail service an overhaul in 2018, the company took the opportunity to add some new features to the web and Android versions of the app. These include being able to recall an email , snooze messages , and the so-called Nudges. These remind you of messages that have sat for a few days without a response, and while they can be very handy in some circumstances it can also become an annoyance....

Android phones come with a basic set of apps which can do a variety of jobs. But of course, you can get it to do a whole lot more with the huge selection of apps available, from those that offer a weather forecast to those that can help you organise your life, with games besides. Our guide takes you step by step through finding and downloading apps from the Google Play Store, as well as looking at other sources for apps that you might not know about....

TikTok has become something of a global phenomenon. The short-form videos of pranks, sketches, dances, food and pretty much anything else you can imagine have captured the hearts of its hugely enthusiastic users. Even though it may be in a tense legal battle with President Trump and the US administration, its popularity among younger users remains unabated. One cool feature is that the app allows people to download ‘TikToks’ to their phones, but these are usually accompanied by a watermark of the company logo....

Almost a month after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 , Red Dead Online is now available in beta form. That’s the good news. The bad news? The release is staggered – but you can find out more about that in our Red Dead Online release date explainer . Once you do get online, you’ll quickly realise that certain features aren’t present, trains included. So, how do you fast travel in the vast world of Red Dead Online?...

Google Sheets is great alternative to Excel, but it is far from easy to find duplicates in a Google spreadsheet. That’s why you’re reading this, no doubt. In this article we’ll break down how you can find and remove the duplicates in a couple of different ways. How to highlight duplicates in Google Sheets Google Sheets does offer a way to identify and remove duplicate data contained in your spreadsheets, but when working through large data it is a good idea to start by highlighting the data you want to review to easily identify where duplicates are....

We all rely on Wi-Fi for an internet connection at home but if you live in a flat or have a lot of close neighbours, all the routers will be competing for ‘space’. Wi-Fi is designed for this, and there are different channels – much like you’d find on a walkie-talkie – so that the signals don’t overlap and cause problems. Some routers are smarter than others, and the best ones will automatically change channels when necessary to avoid conflict with neighbouring networks....

If you’re suddenly facing the prospect of trying to home-school your kids during the latest UK lockdown but can’t afford a home internet plan, or are burning through your mobile data to stay connected, then you may be able to claim free data from your provider. Mobile internet providers including EE, Three, and Virgin Mobile are providing free data to customers in need, with potentially unlimited data up for grabs – though it varies by provider, and you’ll need to be a pre-existing customer to take part....

The latter has been available as part of the Sign In With Apple service for the past few years, providing a randomly generated alias email address to submit to sites and services in place of your real email address, but it’s taken to the next level in iOS 15. Rather than being limited to just Sign In With Apple, you’re able to create a number of alias emails using Hide My Email on your iPhone....

By default, Windows 8, reviewed, is set to save power which means your PC screen turns off rather quickly. Here’s how to increase the idle time and stop your PC or laptop sleeping until you want it to. We’d hazard a guess that the reason you’re reading this is because you can’t find the power settings in Windows 8. You’re not alone. In Windows 8 (and 8.1) there are effectively two Control Panels....