At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict A router by name, yet so much more in reality. The FRITZ!Box 7590 makes other router makers just look like they’ve not been trying. However, it’s expensive and you’ll need to use the extra features on offer to make it worth the relatively high price. Best Prices Today: AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 AVM’s FRITZ!Box brand is well known across most of Europe but relatively new to the UK....

Cashback services are a great way to save a little money while you shop online. They don’t give straight discounts, but instead reward you with – as the name suggests – cash rewards that are credited to your account at a later date. If you’re looking to get the most from your shopping, then they can be a great way to receive a little bonus every now and then. Here’s our roundup of the best cashback services....

Best eSIM plans: Our top picks at a glance Best eSIM overall: Saily Best eSIM runner-up: Ubigi Best free eSIM: Nomad Best cheap eSIM: Jetpac Best pay-as-you-go eSIM: Lyca Mobile Best eSIM for international travel: Ubigi Best eSIM for global travel: Jetpac Best eSIM for calls and texts: AloSIM (get a free international number via Hushed ) Best eSIM for short trips: Jetpac Best eSIM for long trips: Holafly Best eSIM for frequent travellers: Nomad Best eSIM for business users: Saily Best eSIM for security and privacy: Saily Best eSIM for unlimited data: Jetpac (1 week) | AloSIM (2 weeks) | Holafly (global) As smartphone technology continues to innovate, SIM cards have long felt like a relic of an older time that doesn’t quite match the more modern sensibilities that we’ve become accustomed to....

Those building a home media centre from a desktop PC or laptop traditionally turned to XBMC as the interface of choice. There were many reasons for this – it was free, well supported, and easy to setup. In this feature we’ve gathered together several of the best available, so you can get the most from your media. Most of the add-ons listed below are available directly from the official Kodi Add-on Repository , where you’ll also find guides on how to install them....

Machine learning has become one of the most popular computer science algorithms over the years, with an increase in the demand for machine learning developers. In fact, IDC estimates that AI systems spend will more than double to $79.2 billion (£65.47 billion) in 2022. The AI application, which has been used for several advanced technology developments, may be seen as a difficult language for beginners to grasp but with a range of online courses available you can become an expert in no time....

Mobile World Congress always brings with it a host of major tech announcements and product reveals, from flagship smartphones to weird wearables. The Tech Advisor team has spent the last few days sweeping the show floor to pick out the best of the best, and we reckon this lot are the best tech of MWC 2017. The list isn’t in any particular order, but they’re all coming to the UK some time this year, so keep an eye out....

We all rely on Wi-Fi and want it to be available throughout our homes so we can watch Netflix in any room, make Zoom calls, play games, browse the web, send messages and much more besides. And that’s precisely why you’re here, of course. Your Wi-Fi clearly isn’t good enough and you’re looking for a simple fix. And an extender can do exactly that. But before you scroll down to our recommendations, there are a few things you should know about Wi-Fi extenders....

At a Glance Our Verdict The new Chromecast app is out already, and as far as we know, all of its new features work with the old Chromecast. That means that – aside from the new design and Wi-Fi – the two Chromecasts are basically the same. Which means existing owners shouldn’t rush to upgrade. Best Prices Today: Google Chromecast The Chromecast was a breakthrough product in more ways than one....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Better cameras, and more of them Brighter, more accurate display Small performance bump NFC payment support Still an absolute bargain Cons Only IP54 rated Essential Space might cost you in the future Longer software support elsewhere Our Verdict The CMF Phone 1 was already my go-to budget phone recommendation, and the CMF Phone 2 Pro offers way more for only slightly more money. With massive camera system upgrades, a nicer display, and a slightly faster chip inside, this budget beauty is hard to beat....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Comodo Internet Security Pro 7 is a slightly strange beast. It has great strengths in virtualisation and a very useful sandbox and virtual desktop. It’s quite strong on scanning and disposing of malware, but has weaknesses in some of the extras – online backup and parental control – which some people may come to expect from IS suites. When you look at the price, though, it still offers excellent value....

If you’ve got a problem with a product bought online or even in a bricks-and-mortar store, the UK Consumer Rights Act covers things like faulty goods and late deliveries. In this article, we’ll explain the law so you know what your rights are when it comes to returning a product for replacement or refund. If the product has a fault, then what you can do depends on exactly when the problem arises, and who you need to claim against....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable to wear, decent audio performance Cons Overly sensitive controls, loud status messages, cheap looking ear covers Our Verdict Although the Defunc True Go can deliver decent audio and sit comfortably in the ear, the experience is marred by overly sensitive controls and strangely loud status messages. These combine to frustrate the wearer and generally become annoying in no time at all. There are better devices out there, many of which are cheaper too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you need a huge display for editing video, accurate colours and USB-C, then Dell’s curved ultrawide U3419W is a fantastic choice. It’s undoubtedly expensive, but it it an awesome monitor. Best Prices Today: Dell UltraSharp U3419W If you haven’t used an ultrawide monitor before, it’s quite an experience. More so if your first happens to be a 34-inch model with a curved screen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you can’t afford the budget-busting Scan 3XS Performance GT and you want to stick to officially sanctioned overclocking methods, then the Dino PC Magmadon GTX 750 Ti is the system for you. Its slower graphics card means it’ll never deliver the best gaming performance, but it’s still a competitive all round package. Best Prices Today: DINO PC MAGMADON GTX 750 TI The Dino PC Magmadon GTX 750 TI’s mid tower sized case makes it one of the larger gaming PCs we come across....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Manoeuvrable Easy to use Light Slim Cons Short battery life No battery warning light Tiny bin that clogs easily No grip on the handle Our Verdict This is, hands-down, the most manoeuvrable vacuum cleaner we’ve used. It takes a lot of the labour out of vacuuming. But it’s for hard floors only and its tiny bin and short battery life mean it’s a one trick pony, even if that one trick is very good....

No matter the type of person you are, as a businessman – or woman – you have a morning routine getting ready for work. With only minutes left before you have to depart, your routine becomes a scramble as you frantically untangle and shove power chords in your now bulky bag. These power chords, of course, are essential for keeping your laptop going for the full working day. During this process, you may find yourself muttering something about having sacrificed everything for the weight you initially tried to rid of....

With an estimated 2.9 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the most popular social network on the planet. Given its recently rebranded parent company Meta also owns WhatsApp and Instagram, outages can cause widespread disruption around the world. That’s exactly what happened on 4 October 2021, when all three went down at the same time globally . Senior employees quickly acknowledged the problem , but it would be six hours before services were back up and running....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Snug fit Good protection for phone Cons Difficult to put on May not suit very large phones Affected by sweat Our Verdict While it has limitations, the V1 Vest looks smart, feels robust and breathable, and is the most convenient solution I’ve so far found to the problem of using a phone while running. Best Prices Today: Freetrain V1 Vest The secret to running – which is fundamentally a disagreeable way to spend one’s time – is distraction....

The topic for this week’s edition of The Buffer was sparked by a colleague who discovered the tag ‘Swoonworthy’ on Netflix and questioned how something that isn’t even a word managed to get its own dedicated section on the world’s biggest streaming platform. Analysing the genres and categories available for content on streaming platforms is a bit like falling into a rabbithole. There’s an abundance of terms that really make you think… just WHO is searching for that, and do they even serve a valuable purpose for viewers at all?...

If you’re anything like us, you’ll choose your holiday accommodation partly based on whether it has Wi-Fi, and preferably resort-wide free Wi-Fi. It’s tough to turn off the tech completely, and it’s nice to catch up with what’s going on at home. Perhaps you’re away when there’s a major sporting event on or you just want to watch the latest episode of your favourite TV show or YouTube channel. Often you’ll find that content is blocked because you’re out of the country and the video is restricted to residents only....