Electric blankets haven’t been on my radar for years and even then, they were a cautionary tale, associated with lurid tales of cheap wiring and house fires. But then the cost-of-living crisis kicked off, electricity prices rocketed, the temperature dropped, and things started to look a bit different. People in Facebook groups started sharing tips for staying warm cheaply. TikTok heating hacks abounded. And electric blankets made a surprise return, suddenly flying off the shelves at John Lewis....

If the problem is a dodgy router and you need a new one, see our list of the best routers. Figure out which device is causing the problem First, you need to establish whether it’s a problem only with the device you’re using or not. So, if you keep losing your connection to the internet, try using a different laptop, phone or tablet and see if it’s still happening. If the connection seems fine on another device and it turns out to be your laptop or PC that’s the problem, here are a few things to try....

That looks to be turned on its head in 2021, with a major ‘Sun Valley’ update expected to arrive in Microsoft’s usual October slot. The 21H1 update has been rumoured to be fairly minor for some time now, but we shouldn’t overlook some new features coming in the first half of the year. In a blog post introducing the 21H1 update, Microsoft’s Head of Windows Servicing and Delivery John Cable said it will include a “scoped set of features improving security, remote access and quality”....

The company has released another new preview build to members of the Windows Insider Program’s Dev Channel – that’s the first stage anyone with a Windows 11 device can test it for themselves. Not all Dev Channel functionality will make its way into a final version, but it’d be a surprise not to see these features arrive at some point. Arguably the most significant change is something Microsoft chose not to highlight in its official blog post....

Its first attempt was Windows RT, which was a cut-down version that ran on ARM processors rather than the usual Intel x86 chips that most laptops and PCs use. RT was a failure, but although many predicted that the end of RT meant the end of Windows on ARM, it certainly wasn’t. Anyway, the whole reason RT existed was so Windows could compete with the Chromebooks and tablets of the time....

Many cheap smart lights don’t do white very well, and really struggle with colours such as yellow and orange because of the cheap, inferior LEDs they’re built with. They also tend to have awful apps which are badly designed and frustrating to use. Enter WiZ Connected: a range of affordable smart lights that can do proper whites and colours and also have a great app that you’ll want to use to control them....

The Blade L2 is the latest super-budget smartphone from Chinese phone maker ZTE. At £89 its closest rival is the same-price Motorola Moto E, a 4.3in qHD-screen Android KitKat phone with a dual-core processor. This phone’s faster than Motorola’s cheapest handset, but speed isn’t everything in the highly competitive smartphone market. Also see: 14 best budget smartphones. ZTE Blade L2: Build and design Neither, of course, are looks. Although they do help....

El equipo de investigación de la organización de protección de los consumidores probó varios aparatos de cocina: un horno eléctrico convencional, una freidora de aire, una olla a presión, una olla de cocción lenta, una placa de inducción y un horno halógeno. Realizaron una serie de tareas culinarias para averiguar cuál era el que acababa saliendo más barato y cuál preparaba la mejor comida. En todas las pruebas, la freidora de aire costaba mucho menos que el horno eléctrico: entre un tercio y la mitad (33 % – 46 %) del coste de funcionamiento....

The U-blox SARA-U260 module, which measures 16 by 26 millimeters, can handle voice calls. But it’s not designed for really small phones for tiny hands. Instead, it’s meant to carry the small amounts of data that machines are sending to each other over the “Internet of things,” where geographic coverage — 3G’s strong suit — matters more than top speed. That means things like electric meters, fitness watches and in-car devices that insurance companies use to monitor policyholders’ driving....

Today’s Android phones have better displays, powerful processors, and more RAM sizes. This makes it easy to have a smooth gaming experience. Besides, mobile gaming gives easy accessibility and convenience compared to video games. Yes, I agree that the PlayStation console offers the best exclusive high-end graphic games that are always satisfying to play. However, you can’t deny that the Android gaming sector is so big now that it can easily surpass both PC and PSP gaming combined....

There’s also a new Kids Edition version which has a new bumper case with a built-in stand for watching videos hands-free. When is the 2019 Fire 7 release date? 6 June 2019 You’ll also be able to buy the Fire 7 from Argos, Dixons, John Lewis, Tesco, very.co.uk and littlewoods.co.uk where it will also be £49.99. Cases come in Black, Sage, Plum, Twilight Blue and Desert Orange and cost half as much as the tablet itself at £24....

Una de las ofertas más interesantes que hemos visto hasta ahora es esta del Surface Laptop 4, un portátil ligero de última generación que salió a la venta a en abril de 2021. Ahora, puedes comprar el modelo con Intel Core i5, 8 GB de RAM y 512 GB de almacenamiento por 1.149 €, lo que significa un 12 % de descuento. Por lo tanto, te ahorrarás más de 150 €, el mejor descuento del momento....

It means that at last you’ll be able to get your own watchlist, recommendations and viewing progress features. Accounts will be allowed one primary account profile and five extra user profiles. These includes Kids profiles that can be restricted to only offer content suitable for ages 12 and under. Parents will also be able to set parental controls to block use of their unrestricted account on any device to stop the kids from watching Alien at 3am....

Some will have baulked, however, at the Fnatic’s price tag (£399.99/$449.99). For those looking to upgrade their home-gaming setup at a more manageable expense, the Dark Demon may be just the ticket. Read on for our full review. For more options to consider, check out our guides to the best gaming chairs and the best gaming chair deals. Setup The Dark Demon arrived flatpack, in a vast cardboard box, and took half an hour of reasonably straightforward, albeit sometimes physically strenuous, work to assemble....

A blog post from Microsoft confirmed the feature that originally appeared on stage at Samsung’s Unpacked event in August as part of the Galaxy Note 10 launch. As you can see, Microsoft’s official image above is of the feature working with a Surface Book and Galaxy S10 Plus. Microsoft has partnered with Samsung closely with its Galaxy S series for a couple of years now. Microsoft even sells the phones directly with Microsoft apps preinstalled....

AOC prides itself on delivering affordable solutions, and its new Agon AG272FCX is specified to provide gamers with a feature-filled option at a realistic price. Note: This monitor has now been replaced by the AOC Agon AG272FCX6, which is not only better but cheaper. Where to buy AOC Agon AG272FCX Alternatives from AOC include the AG271QX, essentially a 2560×1440 res derivative that has a £469.20 RRP. And, the AG241QG, an Nvidia G-SYNC variant that has a £474 price tag....

El X4 GT, sin embargo, no está a la altura de esas expectativas. Pero no lo descartes todavía: es un móvil con un montón de características muy positivas y es posible que aceptes algunos de los compromisos si valoras las cosas que son realmente buenas en este teléfono. Y son bastantes. Características y diseño Marco y parte trasera de plásticoModelos en plata, azul y negroToma de auriculares (con soporte de audio Hi-Res)...

We’ve covered the new devices here on Tech Advisor – see the links below – plus a rundown of the best places to buy the new smartphone and the best cases for Galaxy S10. The launch comes just a few days before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Here’s what to expect from the MWC 2019 heavyweights. Jump straight to the product that excites you most: Galaxy S10 hands-on review Galaxy S10 Plus hands-on review Galaxy S10e hands-on review Galaxy Fold: release date, price & specs Galaxy Buds: release date, price & specs Galaxy Watch Active: release date, price & specs...

With such an expensive price tag, is the Astro A50 Wireless worth it? I’ve spent a lot of time using the headset, and here’s what I think. Astro A50 Wireless: Design and features The Astro A50 Wireless is amongst the most expensive gaming headsets on the market at £299/$299, and that’s reflected not only in the design and build, but the variety of features available too. The A50 Wireless consists of two components; a wireless headset and a USB base station, with the latter connecting to your PC or console and providing low-latency wireless connectivity....

Asus describes the X102BA as ‘thin and light’, which is actually marketing-speak for ‘not quite an Ultrabook’. And since Intel coined the Ultrabook name, this AMD-powered laptop will not do. See also: Best laptop. In fact, its 10.1-inch display puts it directly in netbook territory, and while it weighs a highly portable 1.1kg it also measures a distinctly un-Ultra 29mm thick along the back edge where the keyboard and screen panels hinge together....