Latest articles by Darren Allan
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Why do people use VPNs? 5 great reasons to get one
Better security for starters – and benefits like being able to watch the streaming services you want from anywhere.
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Does a VPN hide your IP?
It does indeed – but there are caveats, so the answer isn’t just a simple ‘yes’.
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What are the disadvantages of VPNs?
Reasons to be fearful? We examine the potential cons of taking up a VPN, including performance and privacy worries.
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Should I use a VPN at home?
You might use a VPN at work, and for good reasons – but are there compelling arguments for using one at home, too?
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Are free VPNs safe?
Can you count on a free VPN to keep your data safe? Or are free services simply a dicey proposition when it comes to virtual private networks?
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How do I use a VPN on my phone?
We talk you through the basics of using a VPN on your smartphone, with some extra tips on vital features to look out for.
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Are any VPNs actually free?
Find out whether there are any VPNs are free and what we think of these services and whether or not we recommend using them
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Atari's compilation of 100 classic PC games adds multiplayer mayhem
Retro gaming given a modern edge with improved interfaces, along with both local and online multiplayer
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Razer’s Gamecaster aims to make game streaming easier than browsing the web
Streaming your game session to YouTube or Twitch has never been simpler
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LG gram is a 15-inch laptop that's lighter than a MacBook Air
LG also teased a range of new monitors including a 34-inch 4K beast with a curved screen
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This upgradable mini PC is as powerful as it is well-connected
You get 802.11ac for fast wireless and a USB 3.1 Type-C port
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Asus Chromebox 2 is twice as nice thanks to faster Wi-Fi and nippy processor
This candidate for a tiny home theatre PC now boasts a Broadwell processor
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Small, but fully formed: 8-inch laptop hides a full-sized keyboard inside
TARDIS notebook unfortunately doesn’t travel in time or come with a Sonic Stylus
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Cougar Attack X3 mechanical keyboard flaunts metal body, Cherry MX switches
Backlit keys and 1000Hz polling rate make this gaming keyboard growl.
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Nvidia's rumoured GTX 965M Ti said to boost laptop graphics by a fifth
Rumours point to a chip that's 21% faster than the 960M before it
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New Gest controller wants to swipe aside your keyboard and mouse
This peripheral promises intuitive gesture control and adapts to the user’s motions
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Lenovo and Razer's upcoming gaming PCs are flashy in more ways than one
The first gaming desktop offering from the pair will be unveiled at CES next month
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New Skylake laptops from Asus boast stunning 4K displays and cinematic sound
These new 15 and 17-inch laptops should be ideal for watching movies or gaming
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Wish the iPad Pro ran OS X? Say hello to the Modbook Pro
If you want real power, this custom slate gives you the performance of a full MacBook
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AOC’s latest monitor is one of the most compact 4K screens around
Compact 23.6-inch display boasts more pixels than you can shake a monitor stand at.
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Apple won’t ever make a Surface Book-style Mac and iPad hybrid
Chief executive Tim Cook won’t follow in Microsoft’s convertible footsteps
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Apple patents Surface Book-style MacBook with a detatchable screen
A new patent indicates that Apple could be working on a convertible laptop with a difference
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Iiyama’s Gold Phoenix 4K gaming monitor helps you spot snipers in the dark
Part of the G-Master range which also includes more wallet-friendly displays
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Oryx Pro premium Skylake laptop promises fluid gaming and tons of storage
Nvidia G-Sync ensures smooth frame rates and you can specify up to 5TB storage
