Computing
Best Black Friday iPad and tablet deals: here’s how to secure a genuine bargain
Not every tablet deal you’ll come across this Black Friday is as good as it might seem. We’ve sorted through the marketing mayhem to highlight deals that are really worth...
Best Black Friday laptop deals 2020: how and where to find a cheap laptop or MacBook
Arm yourself with everything you need to know about spotting the best Black Friday laptop deals, from techie jargon to discounts that aren't as good as they seem.
Best home printer deals for Black Friday 2020: what type of printer does your home need?
Unsurprisingly, this past year has led to a rise in home printing. You may have put off buying a printer in the hope of getting back to office working –...
The best alternatives to Picasa: free editing apps for PC and mobile compared
Launched in 2002 by tech company Ideas Lab and sold to Google two years later, Picasa was originally an application that managed photo storage on users’ own computers as well...
Apple reveals new M1 processor: here’s what it means for the future of the Mac
Apple has finally revealed its in-house processor, signalling the beginning of the end of more than a decade of Macs powered by Intel processors. What does it mean for you and your next Mac?
iPad Air 2020 tested: is it better than Apple’s standard iPad?
The iPad Air 2020 has just been through our rigorous lab test. We take you through what you need to know about this high-end tablet and whether it’s likely to suit your needs.
Acer and Porsche join forces to create high-end, lightweight laptop
A designer laptops and some new mid-range options form part of Acer's latest product launches
Why buying a cheap printer could sometimes prove a false economy
It’s coming up to silly season for offers on tech products as we approach Black Friday, and you might be tempted to snap up a bargain printer, especially if you’re...
Encryption: the key to your privacy
To a lot of us, encryption doesn’t mean much. We might think of it in the context of Second World War codebreaking or maths puzzles. But it plays a far...
Microsoft launches cheaper Surface Laptop ‘Go’: should you buy it?
We compare the Surface Laptop Go to three rivals, and find out whether it's likely to be on your shopping list this holiday season.