Medion Erazer x5361 G review – Life would be much simpler if every PC came with one big processor to do all the work. In reality, tasks are divided between the main processor (CPU) – normally an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 or AMD Ryzen – and a graphics processor (GPU). Both consist of hundreds of … Read more
By Jove, an average tablet It ’s one of the frustrations of technology that electronic components manufacturers use get cheaper over time, but the price we pay for products falls much more gradually – or even, as we’ve seen with phones, actually goes up. Manufacturers would rather sell us better models at higher prices. But … Read more
Gareth Halfacree analyses the recent security news that’s rocked the processor industry The processor market has recently been rocked by the disclosure of two of the biggest security vulnerabilities in history: Meltdown and Spectre. Stemming from hardware design choices made to boost performance, the flaws affect almost every processor on the market going back to the … Read more
In your ‘Test whether you’re at risk of Meltdown’ Workshop, you explained how to check whether your PC is vulnerable to the Meltdown and Spectre flaws. The method works fine, but you have to be careful when typing all the complex command lines without making a single mistake. One of the recognized downsides of installing … Read more
DS418j Review – IT’S BEEN A couple of years since Synology revamped its entry-level four-bay NAS, but we now have the DiskStation DS418j. Designed for users that want a lot of storage at a more reasonable price, this is a NAS for busy households with big media libraries. [wpsm_titlebox title=”Table of contents” style=”4″] [/wpsm_titlebox] From … Read more
Your guide Matt Hanson says… “Ensure every part of Windows 10 is as secure as can be with this ultimate guide” At a glance Skill level… Anyone can do it – Straightforward Tricky in parts Suitable for… Windows 10 Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Windows 10 is the safest and most secure version Microsoft has … Read more
Apple’s most ambitious and impressive upgrade in years By Jason Snell It seems like almost every year Apple crows that the latest iOS update is the greatest one yet. Yes, when you incrementally add features and fix bugs, every new version Is fundamentally better than the previous one. But iOS 11 Is more than that: … Read more
Asus AC2600 BRT-AC828 DUAL-WAN VPN WI-FI ROUTER – HIGH-END BUSINESS ROUTER WITH LOADS OF FEATURES AT A HIGH-END PRICE Using a simple home router at work isn’t a great idea. A heavy workload will trip up most domestic routers and they’ll lack features a business needs like high-speed VPNs, robust file sharing, captive portals and advanced … Read more
Your data is under threat from many dangers, ranging from hardware damage to malware. Only a smart backup strategy will allow you to keep photos, documents and media safe over the long term By Christoph Schmidt Important personal data can vanish in a flash, often happening very quickly and always catching us completely by surprise. … Read more
Zyxel enters the NAS market with personal cloud aspirations Zyxel is one of those companies that effectively takes a known concept, rendering it into an affordable and accessible solution. And that sums up the Zyxel Personal Cloud (NAS326), for those in the market for a small, cheap, yet powerful dual-drive NAS. As neither Western Digital … Read more
The latest update to Xara’s high end product, Designer Pro X11Xara are one of the oldest software developers in the UK; starting in 1981 it has been responsible for some very innovative software, mainly in the realm of graphics. This latest product Designer Pro X11 is the culmination of its work in this field. Combining … Read more
Intel Core i3-8350K review – Driving the budget concept in a whole new direction There are two important factors when it comes to Intel’s Core i3-8350K: Firstly, it is unlocked, and secondly. It’s good that you can overclock it, but that’s unquestionably a lot of money for a chip that most of us would perceive as … Read more