Technology
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Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop (2025)
This behemoth of a gaming PC oozes class while extracting the most from its expensive components
3 min |
July 2025
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Key factors to consider when choosing a VPN
When investing in a VPN it makes sense to know exactly what features you need and those you don't. It could end up saving you a lot of money
5 min |
July 2025
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
A beast that delivers a new level of performance to take advantage of the bright 240Hz OLED panel
3 min |
July 2025
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Tech and the beanstalk:a modern-day myth
When an AI can tell me how to tackle bindweed in my London allotment and actually be correct, I'll start to believe in artificial general intelligence
3 min |
July 2025
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Next-gen connections
As our devices get smarter and faster, we need new connectors to keep them all working smoothly together. Darien Graham-Smith examines the ports and technologies you might see on your next computer-or the one after that
10 min |
July 2025
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Delivering 15% more performance than its predecessor, this is a solid choice for 1440p gaming
2 min |
July 2025
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Going neuro down in data centros
The idea of processors acting like brains is as old as computers, but when it comes to energy efficiency they have a long way to go
3 min |
July 2025
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Trouble in Store for Apple
Barry Collins investigates the problems facing Apple after its stinging court defeat to Epic Games
5 min |
July 2025
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Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1
Mediocre battery life, but if you like the 2-in-1 format - or simply having a touchscreen —this is a good-value choice
3 min |
July 2025
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Medion Erazer Hunter X30
A solid first outing from the German manufacturer, but the price must drop to earn a Recommended award
3 min |
July 2025
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Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate
Not the most refined gaming laptop, but with RTX 5090 graphics at RTX 5080 prices it's the best value of the latest crop
5 min |
July 2025
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Dell 32 Plus 4K Monitor (S3225QS)
No USB-C, but this stylish monitor wins for its 120Hz refresh rates, excellent speakers and image quality
3 min |
July 2025
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Retail on ransomware red alert
Surge in malware attacks on businesses leaves UK retailers reeling
4 min |
July 2025
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Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3225QE)
Gorgeous, high quality and supremely well connected, which very nearly justifies that price
3 min |
July 2025
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EPAPER Everywhere
Low-power screens are appearing in all manner of devices. Barry Collins plots the rise of ePaper
9 min |
July 2025
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MICROSOFT DESIGNER
Nik Rawlinson tries out a free, AI-powered tool that can quickly put together social media images and more
8 min |
July 2025
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The car feature Clarkson won't talk about
There's one chief requirement when I go car shopping, and it's nothing to do with torque
3 min |
July 2025
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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro
A great-value rival to the iPad due to its 12.7in screen and bundled stylus, even if the OS can't match Apple's
4 min |
June 2025
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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
Yet another brilliant piece of hardware design from Huawei, but the lack of apps is too big a drawback
4 min |
June 2025
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Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Pluses include a high-res screen, powerful processor and fast charging, but AI features remain iffy
3 min |
June 2025
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Google Pixel 9a
Quite simply the best mid-range phone around, with useful AI features, long battery life and excellent cameras
5 min |
June 2025
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Wired2Fire R7X3D 9070 XT Beast
A strong debut for AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT, and if you have space to house it this is a striking choice
3 min |
June 2025
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Remote access: best practice
How do you efficiently and securely allow workers to access resources from wherever they happen to be? Steve Cassidy explores the different approaches and philosophies
7 min |
June 2025
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The Phoney War with Virgin Media
It's 2025 and apparently I must have a landline I don't want, along with a tiny lump of plastic and wires
3 min |
June 2025
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The inside story of Windows 95
On its 30th anniversary, we retrace the development and inside stories of the operating system that changed the world
6 min |
June 2025
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CPUs the latest generation
The processor industry moves quickly, and a lot can change between laptop or PC purchases. Darien Graham-Smith breaks down all the latest chips from the big three CPU firms - and shares what we know about what's coming next
8 min |
June 2025
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Britain's full-fibre alternative Richard Tang, Zen
Zen Internet CEO Richard Tang wants to bring Britain's disparate fibre networks together
5 min |
June 2025
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Razer Blade 16 (2025)
A gorgeous OLED display, impactful audio and Ryzen AI chip make this a great all-rounder, but others extract more from the GPU
6 min |
June 2025
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MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM
An extremely powerful system for the price, and you can't argue about its sub-1kg weight or battery life
3 min |
June 2025
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BIG TECH BURNOUT
Many tech firms demand their staff work long hours. Barry Collins examines the toll it's taking on employee wellbeing
9 min |