Computing

Where did all the USB ports go?
The number of laptops with full-size USB ports is on the decline, according to Which? research. What's the future of the universal port?

Five simple ways to keep your Facebook account secure
With so much personal information held in your Facebook profile, you can’t take a ‘set and forget’ approach to securing your account. Just by tweaking a couple of settings, you’ll...

Latest printers reviewed: how a tank printer could slash your printing costs tenfold
Printing at home has lately become more of a necessity for many of us. Rather than getting our printers out every now and then, they have become almost as essential...

Four reasons to pay for antivirus (and three reasons why you shouldn’t)
Antivirus companies should earn your monthly subscription. We explain where it's worth paying up.

Power down: six simple ways to lower your energy bill and help the environment
Coronavirus might be the crisis that’s dominated the headlines for the past year, but we’re aware of a still bigger one looming on the horizon: that of climate change. When...

Three big changes coming to Chromebooks in 2021
With Chrome OS now 10 years old, the new features are coming thick and fast. We sum up three biggies coming soon.

Do you need antivirus for a Mac? Latest macOS security software on test
Do Macs really not need antivirus? Read on to find out the facts and see your protection options.

Cheap tablets on test: we pit the Amazon Fire against the Lenovo Tab
Amazon's cheap tablets are well known, but are there other cheap Android tablet brands also worth looking at? We take a look at Lenovo's latest M8 and M7 models to see how they might compare.

Best antivirus deals: Five tips to get the biggest discount on security software
One thing you should definitely look for is a good deal – this competitive field breeds competitive prices, and as such, you should usually be able to avoid paying full price for an antivirus product.

Laptop or desktop: which is better?
If you’re in the market for a new computer, your mind may already be set on whether to go for a laptop or desktop. But in these unusual times, it...