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Half tablet half smart speaker, the Show is more powerful than the first generation and boasts an updated design. The new Echo Show goes on sale 11 October. The Echo Show 2 costs £219.99/$229.99, a slight increase on the £199 original. It’s all change for the new Echo Show. It has a 10in HD screen, 3in larger and better than the original version. The design is more attractive with a fabric casing similar to the materials found on the HomePod and Google Home....

And the short answer is yes. Yes, it is a great idea to get an Echo Show. As well as all the usual spoken Alexa stuff, a screen means you can do even more, from seeing information at a glance (think timers, outdoor temperature, time & date) to watching the news headlines to bringing up the video feed from your doorbell or security cameras. Echo Show 8: Price & availability That’s such a good deal that even if you order one right now, you won’t get it for a while as it’s out of stock....

You will also be able to schedule a device to turn on and off at a certain time and also control devices when you’re away from home via the Alexa app. Take a look at our round-up of the best Smart Plugs for 2018. Built for ease of use and a fast set up, you’ll just have to plug the device in and use the Alexa app to get it up and running in a few minutes....

It’s difficult and expensive to get lights to come on when you come into room or keep an eye on the driveway without going out side? Well Archos aims to make this easy with a kit of smart gadgets to place around your home. The objects, as the firm calls them, are small, discrete and easy to setup. Simply stick the base to the wall or ceiling, then attach the device....

Most importantly for those in the UK, Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone 5 will be available in Britain later this year after not stocking 2020’s ROG Phone 3 or ZenFone 7, although the same can’t be said for the upgraded models – but more on that later. Sporting an updated design, the ROG Phone 5 boasts noticeably thinner bezels than its predecessor without compromising on the front-facing stereo speaker setup favoured by many mobile gamers....

But, is that enough to justify the £149.99 price tag? I’ve spent a lot of time gaming and listening to music with the ROG Strix Go 2.4, and here’s what I think. Design: A comfortable, compact headset When it comes to headset design, there are two avenues to go down: simplistic, or garishly over-the-top, and when it comes to the ROG Strix Go 2.4, thankfully, Asus opted for the former....

There were two new models announced at Computex 2018 in Teipei – the Strix Hero II aimed at MOBA gamers and the Strix Scar II which is tailored to those playing FPS games. We’re using ‘2’ instead of ‘II’ for ease. You can also check out our Asus ROG Phone review, a new Razer Phone rival, and Asus ZenBook Pro 15 review with its innovative ScreenPad second display. Price & Availability This makes choosing a lot easier than the Razer Blade 15 which comes in a lot more skus....

Keeping them up to date is a continuing task, as new updates are regularly released to take advantage of new features, or to correct bugs and other problems. Driver Genius 14 Professional aims to take most of the pain out of the update process, by automatically scanning your system and downloading updates from its own database of over 100,000 drivers. Although this is large, there’s still a chance that drivers for more obscure hardware may be missed and not be flagged up for attention....

Now, the company is adding more privacy and security features for both tiers. All users, including those with Avast One Essential, get the following: Paying subscribers on the Individual and Family plans also get: Scam Protection (Android only): Notifications when a suspicious link is found in messages, whether received over SMS, social media or messaging apps. Where links are deemed ‘safe’, they are automatically opened in your web browser. For possibly dangerous links, you’ll have the option to ignore the link or continue at your own risk....

Let’s dive right into the details and see if the Baseus 100W portable charger suits your needs. Baseus 100W Portable Laptop Charger: Overview Size, weight, compatibility. These are the primary points of concern when it comes to buying a battery backup for your devices. The Baseus 100W Portable Charger is no less since it has got you covered on that base for a wide array of devices. This portable charger is not your usual battery pack....

No Time to Die will be Daniel Craig’s final appearance as Bond, as iconic villain Blofeld returns. With that in mind, there are a number of great Bond-inspired gifts out there. Check out our round-up of the best around. Aston Martin experience While you probably won’t be able to buy a brand new Aston Martin for yourself, this is probably the next best thing! At 13 locations across the UK you can channel your inner 007 by driving the iconic DB5....

On the face of it, these plans aren’t too different from normal home broadband. The price tends to be slightly more than the equivalent consumer broadband, but in return you’ll receive better customer support, quicker repairs and guaranteed minimum uptime. This means business broadband is more reliable, so you’re much less likely to end up in a situation where you can’t run your company because your internet is down. If broadband is absolutely critical to your business, it’s worth looking at plans that include 4G backup, or offer it as a bolt-on option....

They’re particularly appealing if you’re just looking for a device which handles the basics. Despite typically being less powerful than other laptops, they’re usually impressively fast too. For the likes of web browsing, emails, word processing and content consumption, Chromebooks provide everything you need. But they’re also branching out into more premium devices, as Google’s own Pixelbook Go shows. But many people won’t need to spend that much, especially when there are great alternatives from established brands such as Acer, HP, Asus and Lenovo....

You need only WiFi or 3G connection, and these apps will not use your quota minutes from your mobile service provider or text limit. The calls and texts are absolutely free from Google Voice. Google Hangouts Use Hangouts to keep in touch by sending messages to your friends anytime even in offline, making free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group....

The GoPro on its own is a great piece of kit, but you can expand its potential massively with the help of a few accessories, from chest harnesses and helmet mounts to floating grips. We’ve rounded up our favourite GoPro accessories here – and if you’re thinking of picking up a new camera itself, take a look at our guide to the best GoPro. The best GoPro accessories One grievance of many first-time GoPro buyers is that they don’t come with a grip to secure to for quickly snapping footage....

The issue is that there are thousands available online, making it hard to work out which is best for your needs. That’s where we at Tech Advisor come in; as hoverboard experts, we’ll explain which features to consider when buying a hoverboard, as well as the laws regarding using their use. And of course, we will recommend which ones you should buy based on our hands-on testing. What hoverboard wheel size do I need?...

Windows 10 has so many keyboard shortcuts that it’s practically impossible to remember them all. Many will be familiar with CTRL+C (copy), CTRL+V (paste), CTRL+Z (undo), CTRL+Y (redo) and CTRL+A (select all), so we’ve chosen 20 more that are particularly useful and can be used to your advantage. Best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts Without further ado, here are our favourite keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10: Windows key + V: Open clipboard historyWindows key + A: Open the Action CentreWindows key + C: Launch Cortana in listening mode (for voice commands)Windows key + I: Open the Settings appWindows key + S: Launch CortanaWindows key + T: Cycle through apps in taskbarWindows key + X: Open Quick Link menu, the list of common functions displayed when right clicking on open appWindows key + Tab: Open Task ViewWindows key + Left arrow: Snap active window to left of screenWindows key + Up arrow: Snap active window to top of screenWindows key + Down arrow: Snap active window to bottom of screenWindows key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktopWindows key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current desktopWindows key + Ctrl + left or right arrow: switch between virtual desktopsWindows key + Shift + S: Take and annotate screenshotsWindows key + Shift + M: Minimise all windowsWindows key + Alt + R: Manually start and stop recordingWindows key + full stop (....

We announce the winner of our Best Photo/Video Software award. PC Advisor has given its Best Photo/Video Software award for 2013 to the Bitdefender Internet Security. Here’s why. Best Photo/Video Software 2013: winner CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra 4 In the fourth version of its Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture wannabe, CyberLink adds face recognition and OS X support. PhotoDirector Ultra 4 provides both easy and powerful photo-editing features, plus organisational tools....

If you already have a handset, we’ll be highlighting some of the best SIM-only deals for students, and if you’re looking to buy a new phone on a contract, we’ll also be going through which student discounts you can claim from all the major UK networks. There are currently some great SIM deals that pack loads of data at low prices while bundling in other perks. Find out which plan is best for you right here....

The latest Apple Watch may seem like the obvious choice – and in fact there are now three Apple Watch options to pick from – but there are also loads of great rivals to choose from whether you use Android or an iPhone, with excellent hardware from Samsung, Huawei, Amazfit, and others. In this ranking we’re focussed on fully featured smartwatches, with some level of app and notification support, but check out our guide to the best fitness trackers if you want something simpler – and probably cheaper....