The JBL Charge 5 is a great choice if you’re after a rugged Bluetooth speaker capable of outputting serious sound both in and outdoors Pros Impactful soundSolid battery lifeNow dustproof as well as waterproofCons No AUX-in or microphoneLacks EQ options When I reviewed the JBL Charge 4 last year I stopped short of giving it a wholehearted recommendation as I … [Read more...] about JBL Charge 5 review: Big sound for summer listening
Asus RT-AX82U review: An affordable next-gen solution
Asus RT-AX82U review: An affordable next-gen solution Wireless routers Darien Graham-Smith 23 Apr 2021 The RT-AX82U steps out of its sibling’s shadow to offer superb performance levels for the price Pros Solid connections in every roomAffordable and feature richBuilt-in VPN server works wellCons Has only one USB connectorIntimidating web portal While Asus’ … [Read more...] about Asus RT-AX82U review: An affordable next-gen solution
TP-Link Deco X20 review: An affordable way of boosting your home Wi-Fi
TP-Link Deco X20 review: An affordable way of boosting your home Wi-Fi Wireless routers Darien Graham-Smith 23 Apr 2021 An easy to use and affordable Wi-Fi 6 solution Pros Stronger performer with good speedsSolid coverage in every roomEasy to useCons Coverage is lower than some competitorsNo band-splitting option The idea of a Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for just … [Read more...] about TP-Link Deco X20 review: An affordable way of boosting your home Wi-Fi
Best laptop for kids 2021: The best child-friendly notebooks for work and play
Whether it’s for online learning and homework, or video streaming and games, these are the best laptops for kids Ensuring your child or children have one of the best laptops for kids has become increasingly important during the global pandemic. Most primary and secondary school children have been learning remotely for a significant proportion of the academic year, bringing … [Read more...] about Best laptop for kids 2021: The best child-friendly notebooks for work and play
Best laptop stand 2021: Our pick of the top laptop stands for working from home
Sick of aches and pains caused by laptop use? One of the best laptop stands could provide the postural change you need Purchasing one of the best laptop stands available is the simplest way to ensure better posture while you're sat staring at a screen all day long. Laptop stands can improve the way you use your laptop and reduce negative side effects such as chronic back … [Read more...] about Best laptop stand 2021: Our pick of the top laptop stands for working from home
HP Omen 15-en0006na review: A solid budget gaming laptop with superb audio
Our Rating Price when reviewed 1,099Inc VAT A handsome budget gaming laptop with plenty of power and great speakers Pros Plenty of performance for the moneyVery fast SSDSound system impressively detailedCons Keyboard layout seems wastefulWobbly lidLoud fans When we asked HP to send us a low-cost rig for potential entry into our best budget gaming laptop … [Read more...] about HP Omen 15-en0006na review: A solid budget gaming laptop with superb audio
How to set up Spotify on Google Home and control it by voice
You can use Google Home and Nest speakers and displays to voice control your Spotify - and you don't even need the premium version of the music service. Google Home and Nest speakers support a range of music services, including Deezer, Apple Music and Spotify - both the Premium and Free tiers. This feature takes you through how to setup Spotify on Google Home and Nest … [Read more...] about How to set up Spotify on Google Home and control it by voice
How to install older versions of macOS or OS X
There are a few reasons why you might want to install an old version of macOS or Mac OS X: Perhaps you are relying on software you have discovered doesn't work properly in the newest version of macOS and you want to downgrade macOS. Maybe you are a developer and you need to be running multiple versions of macOS so that you can be sure that your software runs … [Read more...] about How to install older versions of macOS or OS X
The best pre-built desktop gaming PCs for playing Valheim
Valheim is a Viking-themed survival game that's taken the gaming world by storm and is arguably one of the best PC games. While the game itself doesn't require substantial PC specifications, you will still need a gaming PC or laptop capable of handling this challenging title. We've rounded up some desktop recommendations here to get you started. Mid-tier Gaming PC Staff … [Read more...] about The best pre-built desktop gaming PCs for playing Valheim
Is the Surface Laptop 4 better than the Surface Book 3? Let’s find out!
True Ultrabook Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 From $999 at Microsoft Pros 11th Gen Intel CPUs AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs Stunning design Cons Integrated graphics Limited ports Microsoft gave the Surface Laptop family of notebooks a refresh in 2021 with the Surface Laptop 4. This upgraded release contains better Intel and AMD processors. You can expect to … [Read more...] about Is the Surface Laptop 4 better than the Surface Book 3? Let’s find out!