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With plenty of security cameras to pick from, how do you decide which one to go with? This is even more the case when you’re looking at the budget end, as features start to be left behind. But Ring’s new outdoor security cam offers its highest quality video for a pretty low price. The 2K video resolution is a step up from previous Ring cameras. This means more detail, better clarity, and, crucially, fewer grainy moments. The camera also comes with Low-Light Sight technology so it can see in the dark without making everything look like a horror film. No need for…

Apple’s decision to ditch the proprietary Lightning adaptor from its smartphones was a huge decision – but as you’ll hear, it had no choice but to move to USB-C. Virtually every new smartphone sold worldwide now uses the same charging cable. Apple started to use USB-C with the iPhone 15, catching up with the company’s iPads and Macs which have all been USB-C for some time (NB the Mac may have a proprietary cable as standard, but it can still be charged with a standard USB-C one, too). It’s actually great for consumers and good for the planet, as it…

The new iPhone 16 line-up was unveiled in September 2024, with the budget iPhone 16e arriving in February 2025. Each new iPhone model can usually be relied on to carve a spot near the top of any best smartphones list, and this year’s models have made meaningful improvements over their predecessors – but how do they compare against each other? We’ve had our hands on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max (though not the iPhone 16e just yet), so are pretty comfortable in recommending what’s best. There’s plenty to pore over from…

Yep, there’s no iPhone 16 mini (again) but there is now an iPhone 16e. Why? You’re about to find out. Apple introduced a number of changes with the iPhone 14 series of phones that launched in 2022. With the iPhone 14 Pro devices, Apple finally kicked the infamous notch to the curb, replacing it with the Dynamic Island. We got a large handset without the pro price tag, and saw some impressive camera updates as ever. But one of the most noticeable changes was an exclusion from Apple’s line-up of smartphones – there was no iPhone 14 mini. Rather than follow up the iPhone 13 mini,…

The iPhone 16e isn’t a revolutionary mid-range phone. It was never going to be, a respin of the iPhone 14 but with the iPhone’s Action button added plus the more up-to-date innards from the iPhone 16. However, it is a new dawn for Apple in one significant way – the Apple C1. The C1 is a new cellular modem – pretty dry stuff on the face of it – but this is so significant because it’s the first time Apple has developed its own. That means it has even more control over the hardware in the iPhone as it can…

Apple’s new budget iPhone has been on my list of the best upcoming smartphones to watch. Rumours suggested it would get some big upgrades. And I’m happy to say that’s exactly what we got. Apple’s new iPhone 16e is a refresh of the iPhone SE – and it’s the closest a budget iPhone has been to the regular models. A new design, updated display, the latest chipset from iPhone 16, and a new camera finally make this handset good value for money. In all honesty, the new 16e is very similar to the iPhone 14, just with updated innards. Aside from the…

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest connectivity standard for Wi-Fi. But it’s been locked away in expensive routers for enthusiasts or limited plans. That’s no longer the case with Eero’s new 7 and Pro 7 routers, which are more affordable. In fact, I think it may finally be worth upgrading your home network to Wi-Fi 7. The Eero 7 routers offer multi-gigabit speeds in a compact package, while the Eero Pro 7 is beefier for bandwidth-hungry households. Both routers come loaded with Amazon’s networking tech: TrueMesh, TrueRoam, and TrueChannel. This means they should be better at keeping connections stable, reliable, and…

After struggling with basic results, I’ve unlocked ChatGPT’s hidden brainstorming potential with simple tweaks. Breaking down my sessions into smaller chunks and using specific brainstorming techniques are just two of those ways. 1 Explicitly State the End Goal Being as specific as possible is one of the simplest AI prompting tricks that I’ve applied to my brainstorming sessions. I explicitly tell ChatGPT why I’m brainstorming so that the chatbot has more context. I also tell ChatGPT where I plan to use the information I get from brainstorming (e.g. in an article or for a research project). Doing both of these…

Quick Links How to Turn Off Autoplay on Netflix Why Netflix Autoplay Is Annoying We’ve all promised ourselves to watch just one Netflix episode before bed. Suddenly, the birds are chirping, the sun is rising, and you’ve binge-watched an entire season—all thanks to Netflix’s autoplay features. Luckily, you can disable autoplay on Netflix. How to Turn Off Autoplay on Netflix Netflix has two autoplay settings. The first, Autoplay Next Episode, is to blame for all your unplanned binge-watching sessions. It automatically plays the next episode as soon as the one you’re watching ends. A Next Episode button appears in the…

35 years ago, the arrival of Adobe Photoshop sent shockwaves through multiple industries. Overnight, artists, designers and photographers recognised that traditional retouching methods were destined for the trash. In their place emerged this go-to app, unlocking a world of creative possibilities arty types had previously only dreamt of. I love photoshopping! Just today, I used my phone to photoshop my face onto a baboon! Firstly, probably avoid admitting that kind of thing in public. It’s a bit weird. Secondly, avoid using ‘photoshop’ as a generic verb, unless you want Adobe’s crack team of assassin lawyers to pay you a visit.…