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Nvidia Shield TV Pro

Is this the most powerful media streamer you can buy?

Realme X2

An affordable Android smartphone with features beyond its price

How to... Dual-boot Linux Mint with Windows 10

Dual-booting gives you the ability to use Linux at its best without removing Windows. Wayne Williams shows you how

Reverse-search the web using photos

Uncover fake pictures, identify faces and catch photo thieves with a reverse image search. Jane Hoskyn reveals the best ways to search the web without words

Charge of the fight brigade

Barry Collins is tired of waking up to rows over unplugged devices

STOP USING SOFTWARE

Why download hefty programs when you can run everything in your browser instead? Wayne Williams reveals the best free online alternatives to desktop software

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Restore missing KEYBOARD tools

Does your keyboard lack useful options that make typing quicker and easier? Nik Rawlinson explains how to access your keyboard’s missing features and reveal its hidden functions for free

How to... Create your own retro gaming arcade for free

Wayne Williams shows you how to play a huge collection of classic games while staying on the right side of the law

Best download managers

Whether you need to download a large individual file or multiple items, or you want to schedule a download for later, a dedicated download manager can make things easier. Steve Clark compares six of the best free tools

Beat online obstructions

Don’t let annoying popups and widgets block your access to websites. Robert Irvine reveals the best workarounds for common web hindrances and distractions

Our Guide To eSIM

From mini to micro to nano, phone SIM cards have been diminishing in size. Now they’re effectively moving inside,as David Crookes explains

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019)

Amazon’s new Fire HD 10 tablet is a big step forward in performance and battery life

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Meet The Brillant New... Microsoft Edge

Forget everything you know about Microsoft’s web browser. Wayne Williams reveals why the revamped, Chromium-based Edge is a revelation and explains how to make the most of it

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Apple, Amazon And Google Join Forces On Smart Devices

Apple, Amazon and Google have been long and sometimes bitter rivals, but now they’re working together to improve the interoperability of voice assistants in our smart homes.

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Roku Express

The new Roku Express is a cost-effective way to enjoy a full range of streaming services on older TVs

Secret Tips For WhatsApp

It’s the best and most popular messaging app but are you getting the most out of it? Jane Hoskyn reveals the latest expert tricks for mastering WhatsApp

Relabel Any Device

You don’t need to stick with the dull default names for devices. Robert Irvine explains the easiest ways to personalise your hardware and call it whatever you want

Let's Stamp Out Snail Mail In 2020

Barry Collins is fed up of dealing with businesses that prefer postbox to inbox

Google Pixel 4

With an extra camera, new design and radar-sensing abilities, is Google’s new flagship model now the best smartphone around?

Echo Dot With Clock

The new Echo Dot takes Amazon’s winning formula for its smallest smart speaker and adds a clock. What’s not to like?

Best Free Office Suites

There’s no need to pay for Microsoft Office with so many free alternatives now available. Andy Shaw ranks his favourite tools for word processing, spreadsheets and more