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As Bleeping Computer reports, it hijacks the legitimate Windows Installer tool to bypass existing account security. Once installed, Raspberry Robin tries to establish external network connection with a malicious domain, allowing hackers to take control of the device. That gives them the power to destroy files or collect sensitive information on Windows 11 or Windows 10, but the final target of this specific malware isn’t known. Once infected, Raspberry Robin is proving resistant to many removal efforts....

First, head to freemake.com and download Freemake Video Converter. Carefully install the software, using the custom options to make sure no other software is installed at the same time. Next, insert a DVD into your drive and launch Freemake. Click the large +DVD button at the top and a list of videos will be shown. You’ll have to use your judgement to work out which is the movie, as opposed to extras....

It now seems that another device is in the works, this time with a flip phone design that would make it a rival to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Oppo Find N2 Flip. So, what can we expect and will we be able to buy it outside China? Here’s all we know so far about the Vivo X Flip. When will the Vivo X Flip be released? There’s no official confirmation from Vivo yet on whether the X Flip is a reality, let alone when we might see it appear....

The Innotab 3S is Vtech’s take on a children’s tablet. You can’t really miss this as the device looks and feels very much like a toy. Of course this isn’t a bad thing, as younger folk can find precision-milled aluminium a tad dull, plus the rugged plastic casing looks like it might survive the odd fall or two. It’s a chunky tablet, mainly to accommodate the required four AA batteries, alongside a cartridge port for dedicated games....

An update to WhatsApp means you’ll start seeing some blue ticks appearing in message threads. Here we explain why and what they mean. See also: Beware of the latest WhatsApp charging hoax. So far, there has been no way of knowing whether a message you’ve sent via WhatsApp has been read by the recipient. However, that’s about to change with a new version which includes grey and blue ticks. With the new version of WhatsApp, these ticks will appear next to every message you send....

However, despite their long history, the F1-F12 keys remain a mystery to many of us. Most laptop manufacturers have combined them with commonly used functions like volume and brightness adjustments – in this scenario, you’ll need to hold down the ‘Fn’ key to get the original function. But without the same space constraints on external keyboards, they often remain unused. The one big exception here is gaming, where they’re often used for specific controls....

Are torrents legal? Torrenting is simply a method of sharing large files online. Unlike a standard download where you click a link and the file is saved to your hard drive from a single source, a torrent file is shared out among a number of users and downloaded in parts that are then automatically assembled into the movie, album, or relevant media. The reason for this approach is to reduce the strain on any one source, sharing the load among the users....

What’s so special about HDR? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and has traditionally been a photographic technique that’s been in use for a number of years. The process involves a camera taking multiple shots of the same thing, but at differing exposure rates. These are then combined to make a single photograph with a richer contrast of light and dark areas, making the colours appear more vivid. Now this idea of an expanded light and colour range is appearing, albeit using different technologies, on TVs, smartphones, and consoles, all of which boast a generally improved viewing experience....

Although it’s not law yet, the Guardian reported that the US is considering banning any device bigger than a smartphone from hand luggage if you’re flying to the US from the UK. If you have questions around whether you can take your laptop on-board a plane, see our dedicated article. That would mean no tablets or laptops to keep you entertained – or working – on some transatlantic flights. For now though, here are the rules....

It’s the sort of scene that should immediately get even a casual comics fan’s attention, but the film is coy about the character – and who’s playing them. The answers are out there, so here’s what you need to know – including what it means for the sequel, and how we might have seen a lot more from them in the movie. Naturally, there will be spoilers from here on out....

I’m running Windows XP, should I upgrade to Windows 10? The simple answer to this question is yes, and we’ll explain why. Assuming we convince you, the question is whether you should upgrade your existing machine or go and buy completely new hardware – we’ll tackle this, too. One reason why you might not want to upgrade is if you’re running old specialist software which won’t run on Windows 10. See: How to install Windows 10....

Alongside the Surface Duo smartphone, we also saw a larger dual-screen device called the Surface Neo. This would run on a new version of Windows known as Windows 10X, with both initially scheduled for a ‘Holiday 2020’ launch. However, following a series of delays and uncertainty about its future, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 is not coming to market in 2021, and most likely never will in its current form....

However, the company tore up those plans with the release of Windows 11, which went from abstract concept to official announcement in a matter of weeks. The cancellation of Windows 10X influenced Microsoft’s decision, but Satya Nadella and Co had clearly been considering a new desktop OS for a while. With no assurances regarding Windows 11’s lifespan, it’s logical we’ll see a successor at some point. Microsoft is thought to be working on Windows 12 internally, and it could be just two years away....

This cements Windows’ position as the most popular desktop operating system worldwide. Apple’s macOS is a distant second, accounting for around 15% of all devices according to StatCounter. That gap is only increasing, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also revealing that Windows increased its market share in Q4 of 2021. However, it’s not clear how many of the 1.4 billion PCs are running Windows 11. Microsoft has been encouraging people to make the switch, with all compatible Windows 10 devices now eligible for the free upgrade....

Design & Build Quality Unlike the Redmi Buds 3 Pro I reviewed recently, and was rather fond of, the Xiaomi Buds opt for a design that incorporates stems rather than just buds. This gives them more of an Apple AirPod Pro vibe. The speaker casing is set at an angle to make them a comfortable fit in the ear, while you’ll also notice a silver speaker grill on the casing which is used to provide the Active Noise Cancellation....

Once again manufactured by Xiaomi subsidiary Huami, the Mi Smart Band 5 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with extraordinary battery life claims of up to 14 days on the model destined for the UK and Europe. How much does the Mi Smart Band 5 cost? Pricing is as attractive as ever with the Band 5 coming in at £39.99/€39.99 in the UK and Europe. In China there are two variants, one with the addition of NFC costing ¥229 (around £26 / US$32 / AU$47 / €28) and one without at ¥189 (around £21 / US$27 / AU$39 / €23)....

Is the technology more impressive than 7.1 surround sound, offered by most high-end gaming headsets? We’ve spent a lot of time gaming with the Spearhead VRX, and we think it’s one of the best gaming headsets on the market right now. Carry on reading to find out why! 1More Spearhead VRX: Pricing and availability The high-end price tag means that the Spearhead VRX has to compete with top headsets from reputable companies including the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2, and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro, and certainly has its job cut out....

It’s been a big year for tech. We got our first 1-inch smartphone camera sensor, Apple began its first halting steps away from the notch, and there’s even still time left for Elon to destroy Twitter for good. But what were the best, the worst, and the weirdest products to hit the market this year? Dom, Henry, and Lewis are ready to pick through the wreckage of the year and share their favourites – and more....

When asked, ‘Do you intend to upgrade to an iPhone 5?’ 31 percent of poll respondents said that they were planning to buy the iPhone 5, but the biggest section of the vote went to the option “No, I’m sticking with Android”. This is an intriguing statistic as the Google Android platform has a larger market share than Apple, but only just pips the Californian company in this poll – which is solely about upgrading to the latest iPhone only – suggesting that the iPhone 5 will be incredibly popular....

It is with deep sadness that PC Advisor recently learned of the untimely death of Julian Moss, who lost a long and bravely fought battle with cancer on Friday October 24 2014, at the age of only 61. For many years Julian was a valued and hugely popular contributor to PC Advisor. Regular readers will remember him principally as the editor of the Helproom and Helpline sections of the magazine....