Likes are a fundamental part of Instagram and can be a useful tool for analysing the preferences of your followers. If you’ve been searching for the best way to boost your Instagram Likes then you’re in luck – here’s our foolproof guide to ensuring that Like count increases. Here are 10 tips on how you can get the most engagement from your followers. 1. Make your account public This may appear to be obvious, but it really works!...

A computer is one of the most important accessories for students. The versatility and portability of a laptop makes it a great tool for learning on the go, while a reliable desktop setup helps maximise your productivity when at your desk. While ChromeOS and macOS are worth considering for students, Windows is easy to recommend. Not only are there loads of devices to choose from, Microsoft’s operating system includes plenty of powerful features that can help you get more done....

If you followed the Windows 11 launch in 2021 or have recently started using Microsoft’s latest operating system, you’ll be familiar with its main features. A redesigned Start menu and taskbar, new multitasking functionality and Android app support are among the most well-known, but there are lots more you might not be aware of. In this article, we’ll run through 12 of the best Windows 11 features which aren’t obvious or easy to find....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The 1More Spearhead VRX offers something unique when compared to most other gaming headsets on the market, and for the most part, the headset succeeds in providing an immersive, comfortable gaming experience. The lack of an adjustable mic may put some off, but the mic built into the earcup is surprisingly good at picking up voices. Best Prices Today: 1More Spearhead VRX While many gaming headsets available in 2019 feature some kind of surround sound support, the 1More Spearhead VRX is one of very few headsets on the market that offers built-in positional head tracking that provides an incredibly immersive experience – both when gaming and watching movies on PC....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a smartwatch that Samsung says is made for serious athletes, which is how a certain rival also talks about its smartwatch that just so happens to have Ultra in the name too. Apple’s first Watch Ultra launched just a month after Samsung made a tentative move to a more outdoor-friendly smartwatch with the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro . The Galaxy Watch Ultra now overtly screams outdoors, with its military-certified level of durability and ability to operate at extreme temperatures (as low as -20c)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At first glance, a 2-in-1 seems smart except evidence suggests few people want or need Windows tablets. Acer has also failed to address critisicms of last year’s Switch 11 in this new model. This leaves us an underpowered, ill-balanced and clunky little laptop with mediocre battery life and a nice screen. A better Windows laptop is the £650 ZenBook UX305. But if you need a tablet, buy an iPad Air 2 for £399....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gaming speed Latest Intel CPU Keyboard and connectivity Cons Battery life Screen quality Quite chonky Our Verdict Acer provides a pretty nice balance of value and performance here at 144Hz, as long as your ok with middling battery life, lower screen quality and a less portable design. Best Prices Today: Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) The Acer Predator Helios 300 has been around for a few years, but this 2020 model is an updated version....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Acer’s machine is slim, light and strong enough to be tossed into a bag without making a dent – and it has decent ergonomics and performance too. However, rival machines are stronger, with better screens, and often have superior battery life and CPU speed – so it’s not the top all-round option. Best Prices Today: Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) The Acer TravelMate X5 is a business laptop that has two main missions: to be extremely slim and light and to provide an impressive amount of computing power....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Distinctive design Good core tracking Revamped companion app Affordable Cons Only three sizes Only one colour A tad chunky Battery life with all tracking enabled Our Verdict The Amazfit Helio Ring is a solid first smart ring effort that can be bought for much less than the competition to offer a more affordable entry to tracking sleep and recovery from your finger. Just make sure it fits first....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Distinctive and comfortable design Good core tracking and mapping support Excellent battery life Affordable Cons Not the best in class AMOLED screen Zepp OS 4 not as slick as the competition Some analysis, training features are hit and miss Our Verdict The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a feature-rich outdoor ‘Ultra’ style smartwatch that comes at a fraction of the price of the bigger-name competition and delivers where it matters to make it a great affordable option for adventurers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict But with no YouTube access and the need for a Prime subscription for a lot of content, is it right for you? Price and availability The Fire TV costs costs £69.99 compared to the regular Stick at £39.99 , but you gain 4K HDR support for the extra money. Whether or not this is worth it depends if you care about the improved definition and if you have a compatible TV....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It has the same 6in screen with the same 800×600 resolution, equating to 167 pixels per inch. That’s low by today’s standards but on a 16-level greyscale E-Ink screen, it really doesn’t need to be much higher. Sure, characters are sharper on the 212ppi Paperwhite (and even crisper on the brand-new 300ppi Voyage) but it isn’t going to prevent you enjoying a good novel....

At a Glance Our Verdict Both Android Oreo and iOS 11 are evolutions of what are already very, very good mobile operating systems. They both include lots of new features that aim to make your life easier and safer. However, if you have an iPad (particularly a Pro model) then iOS 11 clearly wins over Android. Partly that’s because there simply aren’t many Android tablet rivals and partly because iOS 11 adds lots of great productivity features....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stellar performance Superb, compact display Excellent cameras Strong battery life Cons Apple Intelligence not available at launch Fiddly Camera Control button Charging still slow Our Verdict The iPhone 16 Pro is the best compact flagship phone you can buy, avoiding the battery life issues that affect the Pixel 9 Pro. However, the headlining AI features are disappointingly unavailable right now, and other bugbears like slow charging remain....

At a Glance Our Verdict If you’re an Apple fan, have an existing iTunes library, and use iOS devices, then it’s going to be hard to avoid the lure of the Apple 4K TV. Its integration with the Apple universe is a big factor, and one that would make sense to a lot of people. The unit can even act as a hub for your HomeKit compatible smart home devices. It does lack a few key content providers for the UK audience though, and the price is unmistakably Apple, but if 4K is your desire then this will deliver....

More and more people have turned to VPNs to address these and other issues. The encryption technology they use prevents unwanted eyes seeing what you’re up to and keeps your online habits private. But, can you trust a free VPN? We explain their limitations and the pitfalls to watch out for. What is a VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is software that creates an encrypted connection from your device (such as a laptop or phone) to an online server....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus VN247H is a monitor which can handle games with ease and has a fantastic thin-bezel design that’s good for a multi-monitor setup. However, its colour accuracy and stand do count against it. Best Prices Today: Asus VN247H Asus VN247H monitor review: Build quality and Design The stand is a tilt-only affair (forward 5 degrees, backwards 20 degrees), made of textured plastic, which we think looks a lot better than glossy or a plain matt-finish....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros A fantastic OLED display Loads of processing power Decent port selection & keyboard Robust, eye-catching & friendly design Cons Middling battery life Underwhelming graphics ability Our Verdict The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED has plenty going for it – not least its superb screen and powerful Intel Core i7 processor. Combine that with the solid port selection, innovative lid and comfortable keyboard and you’ve got a notebook that’s well suited to long days of work....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Better CPU Four NVMe slots for storage or cache HMDI 2.0 output USB 3.2 Gen 2 Cons Full installation requires disassembly A little expensive Our Verdict A high-performance solution for both home and business users. A significant upgrade from previous Lockerstor designs and more powerful than any current dual-drive Synology box. It isn’t cheap, but it is probably good value. Best Prices Today: Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen 2 AS6702T Asustor, a subsidiary of Asus has been creating some attractive NAS drives for a while, and it regularly revamps the product line....

Digital photo frame brand Aura has today launched a new frame with the largest display size in its collection. The Carver is 10.1 inches diagonally (approximately 26cm) and has a 1,920 x 1,200 screen resolution, so photos will be displayed in crisp HD. A digital frame exists just to be looked at, so it doesn’t seem too radical to want it to look good, yet clunky tablet-like products persist. One of the great things about Aura frames is they are designed like traditional photo frames – and the kind of sleek, minimalist frame you’d actually choose – not like tablets or screens....