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The world's greatest laptop… almost. Dell's 2026 XPS 16 lands almost every blow perfectly, with only one exception: the ports

Microsoft solves case of vanishing Windows 11 desktop — fix is rolling out for blank desktop, taskbar freezes and other flakiness

Airalo Review 2026: One eSIM for Every Trip

I tried Samsung’s huge Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and its disappointing chipset lets down an otherwise fantastic media and gaming machine

MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi mesh system review: affordable, fast Wi-Fi 7

‘Nothing short of nightmarish’: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has some of the worst software I’ve ever used — but its display, cameras, and battery life are undeniably impressive

Huawei's new 'premium budget' smartwatch could be the fitness tracker to buy this year — even over the upcoming Fitbit Air

Gigabyte’s latest OLED gaming monitor looks like a dream, but living with it was more complicated

This Nintendo Switch 2 controller might just be the worst I've used — with input lag issues, long-winded pairing, and random disconnections seriously holding it back

I'm an analog photography nut, and this cheap compact is as close as a digital camera has come to capturing the feel of shooting film

Obsession review — I couldn't have wished for a more disturbing, heart-pounding horror movie if I'd tried

Microsoft's plan to fix Windows 11 drivers is falling into place — and that includes some great news for your laptop's battery life

I gamed with MSI's new 34-inch QD-OLED panel and now I never want to use an LCD monitor again

Windows 11 is getting some much-wanted features for the Start menu and taskbar, and that's great to see — but it's not the change I really want

I tested this MSI gaming mouse and it has some interesting aspects — but it’s the price that really stands out

'It's so much more than a standard desk fan' — I reviewed Meaco's upgraded Pro air circulator and was blown away by its power, silence and smarts

'I wanted to love these and in the right environment, I almost did' — I tested JLab's groundbreaking open over-ear headphones, and they're a brilliant concept let down by reality

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 takes everything great about the original and almost perfects it

‘The clicky keys are sumptuous’ — Corsair’s top-tier gaming keyboard certainly feels great, but I’m not sure it does enough to justify its high price

The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original

‘I can't think of a more portable 16-inch gaming laptop’ — MSI’s new Stealth model has all the power without the bulk

The Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier is powerful, quiet, and proof that good things do come in small(ish) packages

GIMP (2026) review

I've spent a week reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold 2026 and think it's a good foldable flagship start, but I have some notes

Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date

Microsoft is asking for your help to fix Windows 11 — and I'm hopeful this isn't just a desperate move

Microsoft reveals another way it's making Windows 11 faster, with more performance boosts promised for the likes of File Explorer

I tested the Sony A7R VI and it’s perfect — seriously, Sony can stop making cameras now

The latest Windows 11 update is here boasting 4 features I'm very pleased to see

If you're wondering why Microsoft's Xbox mode is still missing after installing the latest Windows 11 update, here's why

I reviewed the JBL Go 5, and it's the best cheap Bluetooth speaker you can buy right now — and as someone that's tested over 50 portable speakers, I know a stand-out when I see one

GoogieHost review

Saros may lack some of Returnal’s sting, but its madness-inducing journey is every bit as engrossing

'All modern operating systems do this, including macOS and Linux': Microsoft exec fires back at critics accusing it of 'cheating' with Windows 11 speed boost feature

Directive 8020 is Dark Pictures' most ambitious entry yet – and its most forgiving

These bookshelf speakers just replaced basically every part of my hi-fi set-up in one fell swoop — after months of testing, I really appreciate the Edifier M90's sheer range of connectivity

Rivals season 2 review: Jilly Cooper bonkbuster is still as steamy as ever — but troubling tensions take over in first three-episode release

I’ve been testing controllers for half a decade, and not a single budget option has impressed me like the 8BitDo Pro 3

BenQ RD280UG review: A monitor that makes 3:2 displays cool again, and I love the built-in lighting

I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 — and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price

I spent two weeks with the OnePlus 15R, and it's forever raised my expectations for smartphone battery life

Ugreen DXP4800 Pro 4-bay NAS review: A subtle upgrade from the Plus model, yet these changes have significant implications for this network-attached storage device

Windscribe VPN review 2026: seriously fast with features to match

Windscribe Free VPN review – a fast, but clunky, free VPN solution

Microsoft is fixing one of the worst problems with Windows 11 updates — those dreaded installation failures

‘They fixed everything’ — Honor quietly launched the best mid-range Android tablet I’ve ever tested

Microsoft's rumored 'Low Latency Profile' CPU trick could make Windows 11's menus and apps load up to 70% faster