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  • How to get Microsoft Word for free

    Not so long ago, Microsoft released a new version of Word and its other Office apps every few years. These launches were eagerly anticipated, with relatively few new features released in between.  While Microsoft still produces standalone versions of these apps, many of the new features are behind the paywall of Microsoft 365. A subscription […]

  • Don’t buy an under-display camera phone – unless you’re like me | Mixed Signals

    First, let’s recap. Under-display cameras have been the selfie end-game for a few years now, ever since Apple slimmed the iPhone X‘s bezel and introduced its infamous notch. It wasn’t long before key Android manufacturers followed suit, rapidly working to shave the notch down to its smallest – and least obtrusive form, which in turn […]

  • Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

    Samsung launched its latest premium foldable phones the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 at its 11 August Galaxy Unpacked event. Both the Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 are available to pre-order now, ahead of their 27 August release. Samsung’s offering a variety of pre-order perks to sweeten the pot (all of […]

  • Motorola Edge 20: Everything you need to know

    When is the release date for the Motorola Edge 20? Motorola unveiled the new Edge 20 family at a global launch event on 29 July, which played host to the arrival of the Edge 20, 20 Lite and 20 Pro. In markets including Europe and the UK, all three models are expected to go on […]

  • Windows 10 features missing in Windows 11

    Understandably, much of the focus around Windows 11 has been on its new features. There’s been a significant visual overhaul, all-new multitasking features and the ability to natively run Android apps, to name just a few. You could be forgiven for assuming that all the best features from Windows 10 would make their way to […]

  • Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge Review Listing

    Thanks to Internet Explorer, Microsoft doesn’t exactly have a great reputation when it comes to web browsers. With the arrival of Edge, the company had a chance to put things right, but while it was something of an improvement, it was still lacking in many, many areas. So now there is a completely new version […]

  • Insane Xiaomi Mi 11 deal: Get £100 off with free Redmi 9A or Mi Watch Lite

    The £100 discount on the Xiaomi Mi 11 is available on both the 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB configurations, which means prices on those handsets drop to £649 and £699, respectively. Meanwhile, the free Redmi 9A (available with the 128GB Mi 11) saves you another £99 were you to buy it separately from Xiaomi.  The 9A, Xiaomi’s […]

  • AMD Zen 3 is out now, and so are the Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs

    AMD typically staggers the release of its new silicon, and that’s no different this time around. In April 2021, the company revealed the new Ryzen 5000 G-Series, which focus on gaming and content creation. Here’s everything you need to know.  AMD Zen 3 (Ryzen 5000) release date The Zen 3 and new Ryzen 5000 Series […]

  • OnePlus Nord 2 review

    The OnePlus Nord 2 has a lot to live up to. Last year’s debut Nord was my favourite mid-range phone of 2020, a near-flawless blend of design and performance that genuinely made it difficult to justify spending more – even on OnePlus’s own flagships. With a more competitive mid-range market this year – driven by […]

  • How to watch the Tokyo Olympic Games in 4K in the UK and US

    After a year’s worth of delays, the Olympic Games are here. If you want to watch the events in crisp and clear 4K, including the upcoming men’s 10m diving finals, then we have everything you need to know – whether you’re in the UK or US. You can read more about the games themselves in […]

  • How to get the Windows 11 beta to appear on your device

    Little over a month after it was first announced, Microsoft announced the first official beta for Windows 11. Earlier builds had been available via the experimental ‘Dev’ channel, but this is the first version considered stable enough for a more widespread release. However, many people who downloaded Windows 11 as soon as possible have reported […]

  • What is Windows 365?

    2021 looks set to be a defining year for Microsoft. Alongside new Surface hardware, the company is focusing on software in a way we haven’t seen for a long time. Without a doubt, the biggest announcement so far has been Windows 11. This brand-new version of Windows includes an overhauled design, various new multitasking features […]