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NordVPN is already used by millions of people around the world and it’s now getting even better. The company has been developing its own proprietary protocol which, you’ll be glad to know, will make your connection speeds a lot faster. One of the downsides of using a VPN service is that it almost always reduces your internet connection speed. There are many factors which determine how much of a hit your connection actually gets, but one is the protocol that’s used to encrypt all the data that’s sent to and from your device....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With both official FreeSync and unofficial G-Sync at 144Hz, the XG240R gives scope for medium powered GPUs to deliver smooth and high framerates without choppiness. It also has a solid design and drags more colours out of a TN panel than expected. It lacks HDR and has weedy speakers, but nothing is perfect. Best Prices Today: ViewSonic Elite XG240R We’re living in interesting times, where the advent of cryptocurrency mining has turned the GPU market on its head....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Vodafone’s Smart Ultra 7 in our opinion isn’t really an upgrade over the Smart Ultra 6. It’s £10 more expensive than the previous model and doesn’t really perform as well – the Smart 7 had worse benchmarking results than its predecessor in GFXBench, scoring 13fps compared to 14fps in T-Rex and 5.3fps compared to 5.7fps in Manhattan, although the Smart Ultra 7 bested the 6 in Geekbench 3 with results of 3002 compared to 2469....

Almost exactly a year after Microsoft held its last Surface event, the company has announced another one – and it takes place today. Aside from a time and date, Microsoft hasn’t revealed any details regarding what will be announced. It doesn’t even say that Surface hardware will be revealed, but leaks and rumours point to at least three new devices being unveiled. Here’s everything you need to know. When is the next Microsoft Surface event?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The DL2100 is around £80 more than its EX2100 twin, but offers slightly improved performance juggling multiple data transactions, and has a power failover option. Either unit is very capable and can be recommended as among the best in two-bay NAS at the price. Best Prices Today: WD My Cloud DL2100 8TB Western Digital is best known as a manufacturer of hard disks, but is becoming recognised for its complete storage solutions and in particular network attached storage ( NAS )....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The design and styling of the hardware in the My Cloud Home is top-notch, with all its issues lying in the software components provided for it. The underlying platform is a solid one for which WD hardware engineers should be proud, and the software team needs to better support. The My Cloud Home can provide DLNA storage to access with a smart TV or a personal cloud solution, but those that want more should Consider Synology, QNAP or the higher-end WD My Cloud products....

Welcome to Wrexham has now wrapped up its fourth season on FX in the US and Disney+ in the UK. While I’ve enjoyed seeing The Red Dragons’ domination of League One, a key personal element has been missing from 2025’s edition of the football documentary. When the show started, Wrexham AFC was truly in its scrappy days. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took control of the club and signed key players, such as Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer and Jordan Davies (to name a few), who became heroes of the local community....

A portable heater can be an energy-efficient way of creating a cosy bubble around you (and the dog) without cranking up the central heating throughout the entire house. Before we get into the pros and cons of various heaters, we want to add a little safety announcement. Portable heaters can be a fire hazard when used incorrectly. Place your heater well clear of flammable items and pieces of furniture and always make sure it’s switched off before you leave the room....

Although the next Prime Day sale is a while away, we’ve left the October deals below to give you an idea of what’s included and the discounts you can expect. Some of them are actually still available as ‘limited time deals’ available to anyone. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2025) – £25.99 (57% off) Ring Battery Video Doorbell (2024) – £39.99 (60% off) Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series – £174....

Sony has sent its latest games console to the gym and the result is a new slimline model that’s likely to be one of the most popular gaming purchases of 2024. Here we’ll take you on a tour of its specs as well as helping you find the best deals on a PlayStation 5 Slim. How much does the PS5 Slim cost? As we saw with the original PS5, there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 Slim....

Despite increasingly fierce competition from the likes of AMD, Apple and Qualcomm, Intel overwhelmingly remains the market leader when it comes to CPUs. According to data from Mercury Research , an estimated 80.7% of all desktop PCs are powered by the company’s silicon between October-December 2020. That figure has remained fairly consistent, despite the emergence of a number of rivals to its crown. While not every desktop PC owner is intent on upgrading their machine, new Intel releases are likely to be of interest to many people in looking to buy a new processor....

Apple announced brand new colour HomePod mini smart speakers at its 18 October product launch event. Joining the standard grey and white colourways, Apple will be released new shades in yellow, blue and orange. Sure, the biggest news of the night was certainly the arrival of new 14in and 16in MacBook Pro laptops with the M1 Pro and M1 Max, but if you’re an Apple fan on a budget looking for a gift (perhaps to yourself) ahead of this Christmas, the new, colourful HomePod minis are likely to have charmed you already – especially with a lower price of £89 in the UK....

Samsung’s latest Unpacked brought us three new phones: the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7, plus the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. We’ve already started testing these out and find that many of the issues we found in previous generations have been ironed out. If you’re also thrilled about upgrading to the new Galaxy Z phones, we know just where you can look to order. Pre-orders have already started ahead of the official 25 July release date, and getting your purchase in now is a wise move....

Summer is upon us and that means barbecues and ice cream. So, if you’re considering buying an ice cream maker, here’s what you need to know. There are three popular types of ice cream maker: frozen bowl, compressor and kitchen mixer attachment. Frozen bowl This is the less expensive type of ice cream maker. You can buy one from upwards of £20. These machines feature a motorised paddle to churn the ice cream and a removable bowl....

One of Windows 11’s big new features was supposed to be its ability to run Android apps. It’s been a long time coming, though. The feature wasn’t available at Windows 11’s launch in October 2021, then remained exclusive to the United States. For several months. Japan was next on the list, before the rollout was expanded to include the UK, France, Germany and many more with the 22H2 update ....

It wasn’t meant to be like this. Windows 10 was described by Microsoft’s Jerry Nixon as ‘the last version of Windows’ back in 2015, and six years later it continues to get new features twice a year. However, the launch of a successor was rumoured even before Microsoft confirmed its ‘ What’s Next for Windows’ event for 24 June. The company has teased the number 11 at various points since, and now it’s almost certain Windows 11 will be announced next week....

Imagine walking up to an office hot desk and being automatically connected to storage devices and external displays before you’ve even taken your laptop from your backpack. The dream of a powerful wireless laptop docking station may become reality by the end of the year, with Synaptics working with dock OEMs using its Gemini reference platform to create business and personal docks that require no physical connection to the laptop....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With Mi Note 10 Xiaomi has made a giant step forward in design, and complements its elegant body with enhanced MIUI 11 software. Its USP is the penta-lens 108Mp camera, which wows on paper but can’t stand up to the best cameraphones. More successfully, then, battery life is incredible. This is not a flagship phone, but it’s a strong all-round mid-ranger, and thanks to an attractive price point it has serious appeal....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent 144Hz screen Impressive performance Premium build with IP53 Good speakers Cons Middling battery life No fingerprint sensor No software update commitment Our Verdict The Pad 6 is the best mid-range Android tablet you can buy, and a convincing rival to the 10.2-inch iPad. Even the tablet version of Xiaomi’s MIUI operating system is decent, though software support is unclear. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Pad 6 For a company that mainly focuses on premium products, Apple has been surprisingly good at making cheap(ish) tablets....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Link’s Awakening remake is hardly reinventing the wheel, but it’s an utterly charming, joyful excuse to revisit Koholint Island. The new artstyle alone might be enough to make the new Zelda worth your time. The ceramic chibi chic is a lively delight, making this comfortably the prettiest top-down Zelda title yet. Best Prices Today: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Link’s Awakening is arguably a strange choice for a Zelda remake....