This year’s new model of Crucial’s 2.5in SATA solid-state drive is a relatively minor revision to 2013’s M500 (tinyurl.com/m2ncsmj). The M550 is listed as using 20nm MLC NAND flash again, sourced in-house of course, and there’s still a Marvell controller in charge, this time a Marvell 88SS9189, which must be a revised ‘9187 used in the M500. We asked suppliers to submit the largest drive they could, since larger capacities are more likely to return the best results, but only Crucial acceded with its first 1TB drive....

The viruse acts as “ramsonware”- it takes computer files hostage and demands a ransom under the threat of erasing the data. McAfee APAC chief technology officer, Sean Duca, said CryptoLocker typically infiltrates a system though a PDF attachment emailed by cyber criminals. “If you open the attachment, it installs malware on your hard drive that lets hackers access your computer files,” he said. “The files are then encrypted and you’re unable to access them....

Intrigued? You should be! Here’s everything there is to know about Darwin Project right now, including release date, platforms and what makes the game so special. When will Darwin Project be released? Following a handful of alpha and beta test weekends on Steam in early 2018, Scavenger Studios launched Darwin Project on Xbox Game Preview and Steam as part of the client’s Early Access Program back on 9 March 2018....

Devolo WiFi ac Repeater review: Price At £49.99 from Maplin this 802.11ac range extender is expensive. Sure, Devolo says it will support speeds up to a theoretical 1200Mb/s, but TP-Link’s 750Mb/s AC750 costs only £29.99 from Argos. A basic Wi-Fi repeater can cost less than £20. Devolo WiFi ac Repeater review: How does it work? Here’s the thing about Wi-Fi repeaters, or at least those currently on sale: only one Wi-Fi device can “talk” at one time....

In this guide, we’ll download and install the latest official LG USB Drivers on Windows and macOS. Yes, the company does provide LG Bridge Tool and LG PC Suite to transfer files from phone to PC wirelessly, update software, and take backup and restore. But, these applications do not work for every LG smartphone and tablet. At such times, you can connect the LG phone to the computer using a USB cable and manually transfer the files or take backup and restore....

An Android USB Driver allows the Android device to communicate with the operating system of a computer. If this driver is not installed properly, the computer will not detect the Android device connected via USB cable. Moreover, you’ll receive an error saying, ‘USB Device Not Recognized’, and ‘MTP USB Device failed’. Additionally, the MTP mode will not start but only charge the phone. Also, the notification bar on the phone will not show whether the USB is connected or not....

You’ll appreciate the first as soon as you run the package. You no longer need to perform any training. While you can still, optionally, read from Lewis Carroll or Scott Adams, you can also jump straight in and start dictating. Nuance claims that the software’s 15 percent more accurate, but since we were already well into the last decile of accuracy, this represents only a small increase. In use, the program is remarkably good at transcribing speech, even with comparatively technical terms, as found in this review anyway....

This prompts the obvious question of whether the upgrade is worth it. We’ve looked into what sets the two apart to help you decide. You can also see our review of the Echo 2 for an in-depth look at its features. Echo Dot 2 vs Echo Dot 3: Design The first, most obvious difference is the look. The Echo Dot 3 features a more rounded shape and a fabric-bound speaker that wraps the body of the device, ousting the smooth plastic look of the Echo Dot 2....

If you’re a student or you carry a ringbinder for work, its built-in binder holes and Micro-USB cable make the Power Note an ideal device for easy charging on the go. This 5200mAh Power Note is also slim and lightweight, with an aluminium chassis that is not only reassuringly tough but does a great job of dissipating heat. Tucked securely away in a ringbinder, you won’t even know the Emie is there....

However, a source claims that the next in the Fallout series is already in development and that we might be seeing an announcement sooner than expected. Here’s everything we know so far about Fallout: New Vegas 2, including release date and gameplay rumours. Read next: Best upcoming games Fallout New Vegas 2 release date rumours: When is Fallout New Vegas 2 going to be announced? First of all, let’s talk about Fallout: New Vegas 2 announcement and release dates....

The Android 11 beta is finally available to the public – here’s how to install it yourself – so Toddy and Hannah share their favourite features after playing around with it themselves. Then we turn our eyes to the HTC U20 5G – the company’s first 5G phone and one of a pair of phones it revealed after two years without new hardware. Finally, the Snapdragon 690 is the cheapest 5G chipset yet and looks set to usher in a new era of budget 5G phones later this year....

The Mate X2 is Huawei’s next foldable, now confirmed to launch later this month. Almost every spec has now leaked, but most interesting of all is word that it’s going to change form factor too. The Sony Xperia 1 III is less radical, but no less leaked – we’ve now seen the new flagship from almost every angle. Expect the now-classic 21:9 aspect ratio, along with unusual flagship features like a headphone jack and Sony’s first periscope camera....

What looks delicious on the plate always somehow ends up looking a bit like brown sludge in your photos, and your painstaking recipe recreation may look the part in person but falls far short when you set your photo up against the cook book’s. What gives? To find out, we sat down for dinner with food photographer David Loftus, who’s snapped snacks across the industry, including for basically all of Jamie Oliver’s books....

It is more advanced than the Google speech-to-text feature used for automatic speech recognition. As per the 9to5Google report, the Gboard enhanced voice typing feature works with the Google Assistant commands. Moreover, you can also select the add auto punctuations option with this update. Besides, you’ll experience better control over the voice typing commands. Google Assistant will accurately predict and recognize the voice. Voice typing also known as speech-to-text is a feature that enables you to convert voice commands into text messages....

A court in Munich has ruled that Apple infringed on patents held by Qualcomm over power-saving technology in its Smartphones. The phones affected will be the iPhone 7 and 8. The most recent iPhone models including the XS, XS Max and XR will still be available at Apple stores and selected retailers. Take a look at our take on the best smartphones just here. Qualcomm has paid a £1.2bn bond which has allowed the ban to be put in place; this is to compensate Apple for lost sales if it wins an appeal against the injunction in the future....

The unique draw to these stylers is the smart tech inside, with a matrix of sensors hidden below the plates to constantly measure temperature – 250 times a second – it’s smart in a different way from the Glamoriser Blue Smart Straightener which is Bluetooth enabled and comes with an app. The Platinum+ straightener’s ‘ultra-zone’ predictive tech intelligently adapts to your styling technique, adjusting the power to ensure an optimum temperature at all times for healthier hair and faster, better results....

Also see: Nexus 6P vs Nexus 6 Nexus 6P review: Price and availability The Nexus 6P is available in Aluminium (silver), Graphite (black) and Frost (white). There’s a choice of 32-, 64- or 128GB of storage, and that’s your lot as there’s no microSD for adding extra capacity. But it is worth praising Google for going to 32GB on the base model unlike Apple which stubbornly sticks with 16GB. And let’s not forget that prices start at £449 – much cheaper than other current flagships....

Users in Europe can soon see a new cookie banner on Google search and YouTube. This popup will appear even if the user is in Incognito Mode or isn’t signed into a Google account. The alert will inform users what information is tracked if they accept the cookie policy. Here’s how the new Google cookie popup in Europe looks like Internet or HTTP cookies are designed especially for the browser to store, track, and personalize users’ information....

Horizon Zero Dawn review: UK pricing, release date and platforms Here comes the bad news for Xbox One and PC users: the game is a PlayStation 4 exclusive, and not a timed exclusive either. That’s right, if you’ve got a PC or Xbox One and were looking forward to playing Horizon Zero Dawn, you’re out of luck. Don’t miss: Best PS4 deals Horizon Zero Dawn review: Storyline Set on Earth years after an unexplained apocalypse wiped out life as we know it, the story of Horizon Zero Dawn starts with our young protagonist Aloy learning about how to survive in a world filled with robot dinosaurs, known simply as Machines....

That’s why you need to clean your washing machine regularly. You should give it a quick going over every month or so, or when you notice any discolouration or build-up on the door seal, or if you find that your washing is coming out less than fragrant. How to clean the filter Do you know where the filter is? Could you identify it if it were standing in front of you, doing the robot?...