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We’ve all seen the videos. Influencers telling us how we can make easy money by exploiting this little-known tool that you add to your browser, then sit back and let it do the work. Except, recent reports have shown that not only is the idea false, but the person might be AI generated and the plug-in you’ve installed is actually malware. Digital scams in 2025 are growing ever-more sophisticated, aided by free and easy-to-use AI software that can generate images, emails and even videos that are very hard to tell from the real thing....

Windows tries to be helpful but, just like in the good old days of Clippy (the ‘helpful’ paperclip assistant from Microsoft Office), it can be somewhat of a mother-hen at times. One area where this is a constant theme is when it comes to USB drives. You can hardly move your hand towards one that’s occupying a port on your PC without being alerted that you need to remove it safely!...

In the digital age in which we live, switching bank account has never been easier or quicker – largely thanks to the new Current Account Switch Guarantee. Here we explain what it all means and how to switch bank account online. What is the Current Account Switch Guarantee? This new service does pretty much what it says on the tin, allowing you to switch from one bank or building society to another with minimal hassle....

Outside the US, Hulu is starting to gain more of an identity, with the Star section of Disney+ rebranding to Hulu in October 2025. However, it still isn’t available as a standalone platform. Almost impossible, but not quite. There is a way to watch Hulu abroad, whether you want to stream live TV or catch up on shows or movies, just as you can watch US Netflix , HBO , BBC iPlayer or The Criterion Channel from anywhere in the world....

This year’s tennis season has kicked off with the Grand Slam in Australia. Last year, the winner of the men’s singles title was Jannik Sinner. The Italian player triumphed over Novak Djokovic, who was previously undefeated at the Australian Open since 2018. The women’s championship was won by Aryna Sabalenka, defending her title from 2023. This year, Sabalenka is again the favourite in the women’s competition, but Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina also have chances for the championship....

There might not be much snow in the UK despite the cold weather but at least you can watch people compete on the white stuff, as well as other forms of frozen water, thanks to the Winter Olympics 2022. Here’s how to stream live coverage, including the opening ceremony, wherever you are. The 24th Winter Olympics take place in Beijing, China. Team GB are around fifty members strong, whilst Team USA boasts over 200 athletes....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We like the compact design of the DeskJet 3720, and its print quality and performance are good for a printer that costs just £55.00. However, its running costs are pretty high even if you commit to HP’s Instant Ink scheme, so the DeskJet 3720 will only be a good deal for people who have very light printing needs for the occasional letter or school report....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright, responsive screen Solid performance Wireless and reverse wireless charging Cons Prone to accidental taps Requires case for comfortable use Buggy camera software Only two years of updates Our Verdict The HTC U24 Pro has some nice touches, but strange bugs, awkward handling and a short lifespan make it hard to recommend over rivals such as the OnePlus Nord 4 or Pixel 8a. Unless you’re buying it purely for nostalgia, I can’t recommend it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re looking for an easy-to-fly drone with a first-person-view camera, the Hubsan H501S is well priced. But those wanting to record great aerial video and photos should look elsewhere. Best Prices Today: Hubsan H501S X4 We’ve seen a couple of Hubsan drones before, and the X4 FPV, reviewed, is ideal as a starter drone. The H501S X4 is larger and much more advanced, and also a lot easier to fly....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros 16 ports High performance Compact design Cons Just one USB-C port Our Verdict The HyperDrive Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Dock has – count ’em – 16 high-spec ports and is compatible with both USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers, making it a great choice in environments that have both. Best Prices Today: HyperDrive GEN2 Thunderbolt 3 Dock The HyperDrive Gen2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Dock brings some of the benefits of a Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) dock to the world of USB-C laptops....

The Pixel 10 phones are here, along with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, and they all look pretty great. However, I’m still waiting for Google to make some other exciting Pixel gadgets. Google’s new Pixel devices might look very similar to previous generations, but they come with some impressive upgrades. Still, I find myself hoping for something more than another batch of quality phones. While I understand that Google is focusing on its core products and ensuring that its phone lineup has a lot to offer, I can’t help but wish it would take chances on some other tech....

I’ve been reviewing smartphones at Tech Advisor for almost five years, but a recent trend among cheap handsets has left me feeling very frustrated. The majority of devices I’ve tested would be considered affordable – either budget or mid-range phones, usually costing less than £500/$500. So, when compared to flagships , compromise is inevitable. I’ve become accustomed to reduced performance, a lower-quality display and less capable cameras. But fierce competition among Android phones has forced companies to be savvy with where they make these sacrifices, to the extent that you might not always notice....

In summary The Pixel 10 is a great phone, but the Pixel 9a is better value Camera setup is broadly the same £300/$300 difference tough to justify I’ve been using all three of Google’s Pixel 10 phones over the past week or so (the Fold will follow a little later), with most of my attention going to the standard model. The Pixel 10 is the model most people will be interested in, and with good reason....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong 108Mp camera with OIS Solid (and rare) 5x periscope telephoto 120Hz OLED display 45W fast charging Cons Poor battery life under load Flaky fingerprint sensor Cluttered software No 5G Our Verdict A strong camera system and a fine display make for a good start but the Infinix Zero X Pro is held back against rivals due to its questionable stamina, terrible fingerprint sensor, and cluttered software....

Intel chose not to update its laptop processor lineup throughout 2021, but the company is back with a bang in 2022. At CES in Las Vegas, the firm revealed its first 12th-gen Alder Lake mobile CPUs, designed to be integrated into the next generation of portable computers. Despite continuing with a 10nm process, they’re arguably Intel’s most ambitious laptop chips in years. That’s because it shifts to the company’s hybrid big....

At a Glance Our Verdict As with the previous generation, you’ll want to buy the iPhone 6S Plus over the regular model if you want a larger screen and optical image stabilisation – if you don’t mind paying extra for it and don’t mind a bulkier, heavier phone. Best Prices Today: iPhone 6s As expected, Apple has announced the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus smartphones but what’s the difference between the two?...

Following months of rumours and leaks, the second-generation iPhone SE is official. Sporting a similar design to the iPhone 8 with iPhone 11-level specs and a sub-£430/$400 price tag, the iPhone SE could be one of the most popular smartphones launched this year. Here’s all you need to know about the iPhone SE (2020) from release date information to pricing and key new features. If you’re interested in the rumoured larger model, we cover the latest iPhone SE Plus news separately....

With Boris telling us to avoid public transport as much as possible, many of us have been looking for new ways to get from A to B. Electric scooters, though popular, are still illegal for use on public land in the UK – but is the same true for electric bikes? Most bicycles sold as e-bikes (or EAPCs – electrically assisted pedal bikes) are perfectly legal for use in the UK and are treated as ordinary push bikes....

As you have probably already read in the news, it has come to light that back in March 2018 one of NordVPN’s servers was compromised. This allowed hackers to see which websites users were visiting. NordVPN has known about this for months but says – in a blog post – that it chose not to disclose the breach to the media or its users until it had finished conducting an audit of its other 5000 servers....

Here’s how to find out whether any Snapchat connectivity issues you may be experiencing are local to you or affecting more users across a wider area. More importantly, here’s how to fix them. Monday 20 October, 2025 How to check whether Snapchat is down Check in with a third-party service like DownDetector . The site even includes a live outage map to highlight any hotspots relating to reports of Snapchat being unavailable or functioning incorrectly....