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To make files smaller without losing important data or quality means using compression software to create ‘zipped’ files. If you’re willing to pay, then you can buy WinZip or WinRAR. While there are advantage of paying around £30 / $30 for these tools, you can most of their features for nothing. There are some fantastic free alternatives out there, the best of which you will find below. Best Free Compression Tools 7-Zip PeaZip Hamster Zip Archiver 4 Universal Extractor Zipware...

If you would like to get your hands on either of these phones, we have all the details about what the prices are and the best deals available. You can read up on all the spec details for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro here. How much does the Pixel 7 range cost? Here are the following storage options, as well as the prices for each: Pixel 7 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – $599 / £599 / €649 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – $699 / £699 / €749...

When searching for a power bank to charge a laptop or console, you need to keep two things in mind: can it deliver enough power to charge my device, and is the battery capacity high enough to give the battery a reasonable boost? Laptops and consoles will not charge over a standard USB port: you need one equipped with Power Delivery. These can output up to 100W, but exactly how much you need depends on how much power is required by your device....

But the Surface range has come on leaps and bounds since then. The original Surface morphed into the Surface Pro, joined by an affordable alternative in the Surface Go – both of which work with a keyboard cover. Microsoft also makes regular laptops, with the thin-and-light Surface Laptop and budget alternative in the Surface Laptop Go. But the detachable Surface Book has now been retired and replaced with the Surface Laptop Studio, a true 3-in-1 device....

(For those wanting to try VR on a budget, see our guide on making your own smartphone VR headset with Google Cardboard.) Last updated to include information on Nvidia’s cloud-based gaming service which could revolutionise VR Best PCs for VR – recommended specifications Until just before the VR headsets launched, even PC builders didn’t know exactly what the minimum requirements were for VR gaming. But now that the headsets are now available to buy, and that Nvidia has launched its ‘VR Ready’ program, buyers will be able to look out for the label to be reassured that the laptop, graphics card or PC they’re buying will be able to cope with the demands of VR gaming....

There are a few established players, but if you were a fan of Google’s goo.gl service – officially closing its doors on 30 March 2019 – are are looking for an alternative, here are several great alternatives which are also completely free to use. Bit.ly Bit.ly is one of the best-known URL shorteners because so many people use it. Individuals can use it for free, but businesses and brands will probably want to use the paid-for service....

BlackBerry Passport review: the most BlackBerry BlackBerry… ever Right out of the gate let me say this: the BlackBerry Passport is not for everyone. On looks alone many users will eschew its charms. It is a niche product built for what remains of BlackBerry’s core userbase. It is the most BlackBerry BlackBerry I have ever used. The Passport is designed to be used as a productivity tool, in the workplace. As such it is powerful and versatile, and for those who want a portable productivity device with a hardware keyboard it will be a perfect companion....

As with any offer, it’s crucial to read the small print, and it almost goes without saying that the £5.99 is in addition to BT’s mandatory line rental which currently costs £16.99 per month unless you pay for 12 months in advance. This Line Rental Saver cuts the price to £14.16 each month. If you’re an existing BT broadband customer, there’s also a one-off activation charge of £35 for BT TV....

La reina de Inglaterra será enterrada en la capilla de San Jorge del castillo de Windsor junto a su marido, el príncipe Felipe, quien falleció en abril del año pasado. El cuerpo de la reina se encuentra actualmente en Westminster Hall, en Londres, donde el público está haciendo horas y horas de cola para darle un último adiós. Será también allí donde tendrá lugar el funeral de Estado, al que asistirán más de 2....

En 2021, Fabio Quartararo se proclamó victorioso por primera vez cinco carreras antes de que terminara el torneo. Habrá que ver si también lo consigue en 2022 o será algún piloto español, a quienes se les da particularmente bien este circuito. Las probabilidades de que este año también sea ganada por un español son altas, y es que son un total de 9 los pilotos nacionales que participan en el campeonato: Maverick Viñales, Álex Rins, Aleix Espargaró, Jorge Martín, Pol Espargaró, Álex Márquez, Raúl Fernández, Joan Mir y Márquez....

Dieciséis equipos repartidos entre la Conferencia Este y la Conferencia Oeste se disputan el título de campeón de los Playoffs en cuatro rondas de competición. En 2022, los Golden State Warriors se han alzado con su séptimo título de la historia, mientras que los Boston Celtics se tuvieron que conformar con un segundo puesto. ¿Repetirá alguno en 2023? No te pierdas el torneo de postemporada más importante del baloncesto internacional....

Security roundup: DoD revving up cyber-defense for 2012 A survey of 769 IT professionals published this week finds those surveyed need to find out more about the third-party data-recovery services their organizations use. For example, according to the survey, 67% felt that encryption they had in place protected their organizations from data loss or theft during the data recovery process. But encryption keys are often handed over to the third-party data recovery service provider as part of the process, according to the study done by Ponemon Institute....

What do students really need? Preparing for university is a hectic time that involves plenty of upheaval. There’s finding a place to live, dealing with leaving family for the first time, and all of the upcoming work that will take place on the course itself. With these distractions, it can be easy to leave the decision of which laptop to buy until the last minute. In a new study published in July 2022, it was revealed that nearly half of the respondents (48%) admitted not doing enough research before buying their laptop....

How to use Windows Remote Desktop. Access and control any PC or laptop, from anywhere in the world. On a local network, it’s easy to connect to a remote PC – type its name or IP address into the Remote Desktop Connection box. But when you’re trying to connect to your remote PC via the internet, things get a little more complicated. First, make sure the Windows firewall isn’t blocking Remote Desktop....

“We believe the demand for smart watches will be driven by fashion and sport brands, and the Ibis exemplifies the type of product that we create for fashion brands” said Pekka Väyrynen, CEO of Creoir. It’s important to note that the Ibis is a concept product so we only took a look at a prototype and tried a sample interface on a different device. Creoir works with other brands which have included Nokia and Jolla....

Esto quiere decir que estás en el mejor momento para hacerte un buen regalo o para adelantarte y tener ya tu regalo de Navidad (un succionador será siempre un acierto si quieres sorprender). Te contamos también por qué el placer sexual es más inclusivo gracias a la tecnología. Si quieres más inspiración para otros regalos, puedes echarle un vistazo a nuestra guía con las mejores ofertas en tecnología durante este Cyber Monday....

The range includes the DIR-878 and DIR-882 routers and it’s the latter we’re reviewing here. Is this the best gaming router that you can get for less than £150? Let’s find out D-Link DIR-882 EXO: Price The DIR-882 costs £1349.99/US$149.99, and in Europe it comes with a power adapter that works in UK and European power outlets. Looking at AC2600 alternatives, only the TP-Link ARCHER C2600 undercuts it at £125....

Initially you wouldn’t notice too many physical differences between the two machines as they have identical dimensions: a matte black, square-shaped 558 x 439 x 530mm weighing in at a solid 32.6kg. See also Group test: what’s the best multifunction printer? You still have the full MFP set of print, copy, fax and scan with the same 50-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder at the summit, the 150-sheet multi-purpose tray at the front and the basic 250-sheet input tray at the base....

However, it adds real business-grade features, successfully merging the worlds of the boardroom and the average living room. Price and availability There are six specs of Latitude 5285. These start with a model that has a Core i5-7200U CPU, 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD. All versions have the same display spec. This entry-level laptop costs £1282 including keyboard, Active Pen, VAT and delivery. Our review model is a mid-ranger, with a Core i5 vPro CPU and 256GB SSD....

First up, it’s one of the thinnest soundbars around measuring in at 77mm tall – an impressive feat when you consider the full 5.1.2 surround sound setup on offer from the all-in-one. Though that’s not quite as thin as the recently launched Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 at 65mm. While the soundbar is largely black and nondescript, it features a unique orb front and centre. It’s a nod to the company’s Phantom aesthetic according to Devialet, maintaining its front-facing orientation no matter the position of the soundbar for a luxurious effect....