It’s the Windows apps which tend to have the most features, though, so while you can use your subscription on your phone and perhaps tablet, there are often benefits when using it on your laptop or PC. Features such as kill switches, which stop any data being sent or received should the VPN connection drop, are additional measures which ensure your location and identity aren’t compromised. Other extras you’ll find can be settings to launch the VPN when you connect to an new or untrusted Wi-Fi network, a wider choice of protocols and split tunneling, which lets you pick which apps talk to the internet via the VPN and which use your normal internet connection....

Although at their core, they all do the same job: encrypting your internet connection and giving you a new IP address to hide your real one, this doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There are many differences between them, from speed and cost to the more nuanced aspects such as the level of privacy and security they offer. What that means is that the “best” can be different for different people....

We’ve scoured the internet and compiled everything that there is to know about The Division 2 so far, including the latest news, release date information, platforms and gameplay. For a more in-depth look at gameplay, take a look at our The Division 2 hands-on review. If you’re looking for an open-world game to play right now, why not check out our selection of the best open-world games? When is The Division 2 being released?...

Is the Lord of the Rings Living Card Game like every other digital card game on the market, or does it have something new to bring to the table? Find out in our hands-on preview. When will The Lord of the Rings Living Card Game be released? The biggest questions for fan of the table-top game right now is “When will I be able to play LotR Living Card Game?...

Last month was no different, despite the May update being considered modest by usual standards. New versions of Cortana and Power Toys were welcome additions, but expected improvements to the stability of the operating system made it seem like a worthwhile update for all users. Indeed, ahead of launch I wrote an article explaining why you should get the Windows 10 May update. Unfortunately, it turns out the new software has done more harm than good for many who have made the switch....

Also see: Best Black Friday Laptop Deals It’s a 15in model with UHD 4K touchscreen display, built around a partly metal-clad chassis to uprate its looks and resilience. The lid back and top deck are treated to a veneer of brushed aluminium with champagne finish, above a textured black plastic underside. While the 45Wh battery is not readily removable it can be released with two screws. A legacy of the screen’s touch sensitivity and high resolution is lousy battery life, just 3 hr 20 mins in our tests, and a let down in a modern laptop....

Let’s start with the positives. A 100% detection record for recognised malicious apps in the most recent AV-TEST labs is, of course, to be applauded. Trend Micro was also the only app on test here to bar us from visiting sites linked in phishing emails that had accumulated in our Gmail spam folder. It didn’t proactively scan and block the test virus we downloaded, but once we ran a full device scan it spotted and quarantined the miscreant....

Powerline is a technology that’s ridiculously easy to set up, and creates a wired home network in a matter of minutes. It uses your existing home electrical wiring to transmit data from your modem/router to the room where all your home-entertainment and digital devices live. See Powerline explained. The latest, fastest variant of Powerline is labelled Gigabit 1,200Mbps, superseding older 200Mbps and 500Mbps versions. The Trendnet Powerline 1200 AV2 Adapter Kit (TPL-420E2K) is one of the fastest we Powerlines we’ve tested to date....

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a locked bootloader from the manufacturer. The bootloader is locked since the manufacturer wants the users to stick to their official Android operating system. However, unlocking the bootloader allows you to perform various tasks like gaining root access, flashing TWRP custom recovery, installing custom ROM, custom kernels, mods, taking Nandroid backup, increasing internal memory and removing bloatware etc. In this easy steps guide, we’ll unlock the bootloader of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone....

The Trump administration had approved a deal to give American companies Walmart and Oracle minority TikTok stakes. Trump was all set to ban both the TikTok as well as WeChat, the controversial social media apps. However, the U.S. District Court Judge Laurel Beeler of the San Francisco District Court issued a preliminary injunction. Thus halting the Trump administration’s plan to boycott the Chinese applications from the App Store. US Postpones WeChat and TikTok Ban TikTok, the rising video sharing platform made a deal with US corporations Oracle and Walmart....

Y es que unas velocidades más rápidas implican poder tener una mejor transferencia de contenidos, no solo en lo relacionado con el streaming, sino también con las descargas de archivos, los tiempos de carga de páginas web, y otra serie de factores. Evidentemente, cuando se trata de velocidades, hay dos aspectos a valorar en las VPN. Las velocidades de descarga son la principal preocupación, porque la mayoría de las personas la usan para acceder a datos ubicados en servidores remotos....

What is Bluetooth 5? What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless method of communication between electronics devices. It’s cross platform, meaning it works on pretty much any technology device, whether it be Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, or Linux. The most common uses for it tend to be connecting wireless speakers or headphones to smartphones and tablets, but you can also transfer files to PCs, have your smartphone communicate with a smartwatch, connect a wireless keyboard, or a wide variety of other useful things....

RCS is a universal standard, which Google hopes will enable its messaging service to meet the standards of key rivals, including Apple’s iMessage. It’s moved its Allo team off that project to focus exclusively on RCS. Google has tried many times in the past attempted to develop a unified messaging app, but with RCS it finally stands a chance of getting it right – and without requiring users to download a new app....

Whatever the reason, startup founders can find it difficult to get investment which for some leads to a delay in growth and for others can ultimately cause the business to fail. A report from London-based venture capital firm Concentric found that 62 percent of startups fail due to conflict amongst the founding team. Within the tech industry, VC firms tend to invest more in the founder rather than the technology in the initial stages as the founders are the main person that shapes the startup’s culture....

Long gone are the days of popping down the high street to choose a DVD to rent, then forget to return. Whether it’s via your smart TV, games console, tablet, media streamer or other gadget, there is more content at your fingertips than you could possibly even consume. We browse the online streaming and rental services so you don’t have to so you can find out where to watch the best TV shows online....

One of the drawbacks of a VPN can be that it slows down your internet speed, which isn’t great if you’re trying to stream HD, or even 4K, video. There are a few things you can do to speed up your VPN, such as picking a different server. But one of the factors is the protocol used to encrypt and decrypt the data that flows over the VPN connection. You might well have no idea what protocol your VPN uses as that information isn’t usually displayed prominently in the app....

The full list of versions affected are as follows: Windows 10 Home – Version 20H2Windows 10 Pro – Version 20H2Windows 10 Pro Education – Version 20H2Windows 10 Pro for Workstations – Version 20H2Windows 10 Enterprise – Version 1909Windows 10 Education – Version 1909Windows 10 IoT Enterprise – Version 1909 Version 1909 for Windows 10 Home and Pro have already reached end of support. The only exceptions are Enterprise, Education and IoT Enterprise versions of the 20H2 update – these will continue getting updates until 9 May 2023....

Housed in a Corsair Spec 03 system case, the Diablo Reactor has rugged, industrial-looking features which will are sure to attract wide appeal. Its imposing front grille fronts a red LED-lit intake fan, concealed behind a matt black mesh, while the transparent side panel gives you a good view of the internal components. See all PC reviews. Contrasting the matt black-on-black of the exterior, the first thing you’ll notice when looking inside is the large Rajintek Themis CPU heatpipe cooler, with its large red and white fan assembly....

Also see: Best Xiaomi Phones Update February 2017: Xiaomi has announced a new edition of its Redmi Note 4 called the Redmi Note 4X (CNY999/£116), as well as a special edition in coral blue called the Redmi Note 4X Hatsune Miku Special Edition (CNY1,299/£150) that comes with a power bank and a protective case. It goes on sale tomorrow (14 February). Both versions are identical in specifications to the International Redmi Note 4, while the Hatsune Miku Special Edition comes with a singing synthesizer application that has proved popular in Japan....

The paper was published in July 2017 with the opening statement “We pledge to be the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we inherited it”. But what does the petrol and diesel ban mean for us? Here, we explain everything you need to know about the petrol and diesel car ban. Find out how to apply for car tax online. Looking to prepare for the ban?...