2018-02-20 17:00
Price - £216.56 ($299) approxWebsite - www.polkaudio.comAmazon’s voice assistant is slowly infiltrating all aspects of the smart home. In fact, we’re pretty sure talking to… Read More
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2018-02-20 14:00
Price - £130.36 ($179.99) ApproxWebsite - nutribulletbalance.comSome smoothies naturally have a higher calorie and sugar yield than others. Truth be told, we’re probably downing… Read More
2018-02-20 12:00
Price - £799 approxWebsite - g-central.comWe once led a hike and got everyone lost. We should have armed ourselves with a watch built for keeping tabs on location and route, but this w… Read More
2018-02-19 22:09
Price - £210 ($299) approxWebsite - raven.isThis super-smart car upgrade is dash cam, internet hotspot, data display, hands-free kit, security system and even diagnostic computer all i… Read More
2018-02-09 01:03
What Happened? You may not own any Bitcoin, but that doesn't mean you haven't been caught up in the mania surrounding the cryptocurrency. As the price of Bitcoin continued to hit new highs… Read More
2017-12-31 03:44
It's going to be another fascinating year for the Internet. Hear are the questions we're asking about the next 12 months in tech..Q1. Will Bitcoin Crash?Long AnswerAt the beginning of 2017… Read More
2017-12-22 12:00
Microsoft has fixed a flaw that was preventing Windows 7 users checking for update. Hundreds of frustrated people had complained on company's forums (http://bit.ly/TO-26466) about error cod… Read More
2017-11-09 02:44
Printer manufacturer Epson has been criticised for asking eBay to take down cartridges made by other manufacturers and sold by retailers These third-party cartridges are compatible with Epso… Read More
2017-10-14 11:00
The company is being renamed to Virgin Hyperloop OneHyperloop, the proposed rapid transit concept from serial entrepreneur Elon Musk, gained significant validation on Thursday thanks to a hi… Read More
2017-10-13 17:00
MAMR tech ensures HDDs will stick around for years to comeExperts since the mid-2000s have forecasted that flash memory would eventually surpass traditional hard drives in the cost category… Read More
2017-10-13 14:00
Forget PlayStation Now. I want this!If you have not heard of RPCS3, I won't blame you. I hadn't heard of it until today and for good reason. RPCS3 is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator fo… Read More
2017-10-13 11:00
Fears of Chinese regulation subsideBreaking a previous all time high of just over $5,000 in September before falling back down in price, Bitcoin has surged on. With a current market cap of a… Read More
2017-10-03 16:02
Tip 81. SOLVE POWER PROBLEMSIf your Windows 7 laptop battery life isn‘t what you expected, a command line tool may be able to tell you why. Click Start, type ‘Command’, rig… Read More
2017-10-03 16:01
Tip 101. UPLOAD TO FLICKRDon‘t look for a program to upload your photos to Flickr – Windows Live Photo Gallery can do it. Click Publish > Publish on Flickr and follow the inst… Read More
2017-09-24 18:19
A hoax Facebook post is spreading misinformation about the website's Block function by suggesting users can discover if they are being stalked by strangers. A message being shared on the soc… Read More
2017-09-16 21:25
Tip 61. COMMAND LINE TRICKERYSometimes you might want to make a note of all the files in a particular folder, but unfortunately Windows (AKA File) Explorer still provides no way to do this… Read More
2017-07-16 18:08
Following allegations of its close ties with RussiaFollowing allegations that its source code may have been compromised by the Russian government, Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab has been removed… Read More
2017-07-16 17:58
The budget-focused CPUs will hit store shelves on July 27AMD had some news to share yesterday regarding its enthusiast-grade Threadripper CPUs as well as the budget-focused Ryzen 3 at the ot… Read More
2017-07-16 16:37
Keyboard shortcutsLearn these keyboard shortcuts if you want to use your apps like a pro Tip 41. [Win] key + [Left arrow]Docks the current window to the left half of the screen.Tip 42. [Win]… Read More
2017-07-13 00:07
Do so much more in older versions of Windows with these selection of tips and tricks.There may be over 500 million Windows 10 users worldwide, but not everyone can, or wants to upgrade to Mi… Read More
2017-07-13 00:06
Tip 21. SHRINK THE TASKBARCutting the Taskbar down to size leaves more screen space for of your applications. Right-click the Taskbar, select Properties and then check ‘Use Small Icons… Read More
2017-07-13 00:06
Tip 1. VIEW EVERYTHINGThe Computer folder in Windows 7 no longer displays the Control Panel or Recycle Bin on its opening view. But there is an easy way to bring them back :- 1. Click Tool… Read More
2017-07-01 02:37
What happened?Microsoft has taken the extraordinary step of providing an emergency patch for its outdated Windows XP operating system following the release of a host of NSA exploits. As part… Read More
2017-07-01 02:24
What happened?A number of unofficial services providing add-ons for the popular media-streaming software Kodi have disappeared from the web, including TVAddons, which was one of the primary… Read More
2017-06-12 13:00
Adjusting the settings to favor HDR is pretty sneaky, NvidiaIf you’ve got a TV with high dynamic range (HDR), you’ll know that HDR content offered by the likes of Netflix, Amazon… Read More
2017-06-12 12:00
Samsung is expected to continue a trend it started a few years back – launching its second-half flagship smartphone towards the end of summer rather than at the beginning of fall &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-06-12 11:00
A group of hardware enthusiasts with Gigabyte recently demonstrated the potential of Intel’s X299 platform as it relates to overclocking. At Computex, Gigabyte hosted an X299 OC gather… Read More
2017-06-12 10:00
In a perfect world, Intel’s Kaby Lake CPUs wouldn’t exist. The chipmaker’s original plan was to jump from the 14nm Skylake directly to the 10nm Cannon Lake as per its tried… Read More
2017-06-02 20:09
Are you a tech geek, like all things technology no matter what it is, from computer hardware to Car technology as long as it is Tech associated we could do with your input. I'm after a coupl… Read More
2017-06-02 02:14
Are you a tech geek, like all things technology no matter what it is, from computer hardware to Car technology as long as it is Tech associated we could do with your input. I'm after a coupl… Read More
2017-05-16 19:24
Warnings are spreading through social media that inform readers not to answer any call from a certain number as it will cost you £340 just for doing so. An example of the warning can b… Read More
2017-04-01 10:00
5G is on the horizon, but what is it actually for and when will it come to the UK?Anyone familiar with 4G wireless connectivity will able to make an educated stab that 5G is set to be faster… Read More
2017-03-19 14:00
A workaround to stop automatic updates in Windows 10 Home may no longer work after Creators UpdateIt’s generally advisable for most users to always install the latest operating system… Read More
2017-03-19 13:00
Unsurprisingly, fake news is one of themIt’s been 28 years since Sir Tim Berners-Lee submitted his original proposal for the world wide web. To mark the occasion, the Web Foundation fo… Read More
2017-03-19 12:00
Despite Microsoft, Intel and AMD all stating that current generation processor platforms, namely Intel Kaby Lake and AMD Ryzen, are not supported on operating systems earlier than Windows 10… Read More
2017-03-06 16:02
Get ready to see news items with a "Disputed" labelOne of several new methods Facebook is introducing to fight fake news quietly arrived on the platform recently. First spotted by Gizmodo, t… Read More
2017-03-06 15:51
Your move, AMD!AMD bored us to death last week not because of Ryzen, of course, but on the graphics side of things after the anticipated Radeon Vega reveal was a no-show, so we were happy to… Read More
2017-02-10 18:00
We are planning to do an electronic monthly newsletter, this will be a PDF format file which will be emailed to any subscribers. If you would like to subscribe to this, then please visit ht… Read More
2017-02-10 17:00
Watch out, IntelPlease note the prices are in Dollars, to see what UK prices are you can use the Conversion tool to see an approx price for UK pounds. AMD Ryzen CPUs aren’t set to arr… Read More
2017-02-10 16:00
Apple later this year will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone. Love it or hate it, Apple’s iconic smartphone single-handedly changed the course of modern computing and catapu… Read More
2017-02-10 15:00
Intel confirmed at their annual Investor Day in California that some of their 8th-generation Core processors will remain on a 14nm manufacturing node. This will be the fourth consecutive yea… Read More
2017-02-05 11:00
A filing at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Yahoo plans to change its name to Altaba following the completion of its buy-out by US telecommunications compa… Read More
2017-01-11 12:30
Nintendo got a lot of things right with the NES Classic Edition, easily the hottest gift of the 2016 holiday season. Unfortunately, Nintendo also made several mistakes with its tiny NES clo… Read More
2017-01-11 11:00
Update pausing, Edge improvements, blue light reduction, and much moreMicrosoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15002 for PC testers in the Fast Ring yesterday, showing off a h… Read More
2016-12-19 04:26
As Christmas and New Year approach, I would like to know what more the readers would like to see on here, I run two sites TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD This site is for all Technology Reviews, for va… Read More
2016-12-19 04:07
Ubisoft is offering seven PC games for free this weekend; the same seven games that Ubisoft offered through its 30th anniversary celebrations over the past couple of months. If you missed ou… Read More
2016-12-16 04:46
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are just a few of the many services that have published Year in Review round-ups as 2017 rapidly approaches. While such outlets attract swarms of people, Google… Read More
2016-12-15 12:00
Yes, you read that rightIn what will go down as one of the largest data breaches in history, Yahoo disclosed today sensitive account information from more than 1 billion users accounts has b… Read More
2016-12-15 11:00
Formally known as Zen, Ryzen's full launch is happening Q1 2017It's official: AMD's next-generation CPU is called Ryzen. Formally known as Zen, AMD's exciting new processors are set to launc… Read More
2016-12-13 13:00
One place for everything you want to watchApple’s anticipated iOS 10.2 update is now available for iPhone and iPad devices after several beta releases since late October. This is the s… Read More
2016-12-13 11:00
If you're interested in jumping into the world of virtual reality but you don't own a headset or a powerful enough gaming PC, the latest game bundle from Nvidia and Valve may be what you're… Read More
2016-12-13 10:00
Few things excite hardware enthusiasts and overclockers more than the prospect of unlocking hidden potential in a piece of hardware. Fortunately for this bunch, such appears to be possible w… Read More
2016-12-09 13:00
It's AMD's biggest software release ever It’s been a busy week for AMD. Tuesday brought reports that Intel has signed a deal with the company to license its GPU tech, and today sees th… Read More
2016-12-09 12:00
Goodbye screen bezels? Rumors surrounding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S8 keep on rolling. Earlier this week we heard the flagship device device could come in two sizes and feature stereo… Read More
2016-12-09 11:00
The world of Bluetooth is about to get a lot more interesting. This week the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that the latest Bluetooth 5 standard has been adopted. The core… Read More
2016-12-09 10:00
Microsoft will be hoping it’s a case of second time lucky after the company announced it is once again bringing the full Windows experience to ARM-powered devices. At its Windows Hard… Read More
2016-12-08 02:30
Hardware production stopped as sale to Fitbit approaches We reported on Fitbit's interest in Pebble earlier this month, but today they have made it final. The popular wearables manufacturer… Read More
2016-12-08 02:00
It’s been a busy couple of days in the world of Galaxy S8 rumors. Yesterday brought the news that Samsung’s flagship device could come in two sizes and feature stereo speakers; t… Read More
2016-12-07 04:19
HardOCP's Kyle Bennett this past May published an editorial in which he painted a rather bleak picture of the happenings inside AMD’s walls. Specifically, Bennett – based on conv… Read More
2016-06-08 03:49
Find out how to unlock your iPhone from all the major UK mobile networks including O2, EE, T-Mobile, Orange and Tesco If you want to switch mobile networks and carry on using your existing i… Read More
2016-05-26 00:42
Microsoft is said to be planning to unveil new Xbox streaming devices at E3 next month. The software giant has been considering an "Xbox TV" device for at least three years, and it appears… Read More
2016-05-23 01:48
If you've ever been filling out a form online and your slippery fingers accidentally hit the backspace key, you know the quiet rage that comes when Chrome takes that backspace key to mean yo… Read More
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