Darren Allan
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Are any VPNs actually free?
Find out whether there are any VPNs are free and what we think of these services and whether or not we recommend using them
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How do I use a VPN on my phone?
We talk you through the basics of using a VPN on your smartphone, with some extra tips on vital features to look out for.
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Are free VPNs safe?
Can you count on a free VPN to keep your data safe? Or are free services simply a dicey proposition when it comes to virtual private networks?
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Should I use a VPN at home?
You might use a VPN at work, and for good reasons – but are there compelling arguments for using one at home, too?
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What are the disadvantages of VPNs?
Reasons to be fearful? We examine the potential cons of taking up a VPN, including performance and privacy worries.
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Does a VPN hide your IP?
It does indeed – but there are caveats, so the answer isn’t just a simple ‘yes’.
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Why do people use VPNs? 5 great reasons to get one
Better security for starters – and benefits like being able to watch the streaming services you want from anywhere.
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Atari's compilation of 100 classic PC games adds multiplayer mayhem
Retro gaming given a modern edge with improved interfaces, along with both local and online multiplayer
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VR-ready gaming laptops could land in the first half of 2016
Gigabyte and Asus have meaty machines in the works, so says the rumour mill
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AirBar lets you upgrade your laptop to a touchscreen model with no mess, no fuss
Plus this is a touchscreen you can use with gloves or pretty much anything to hand
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Razer’s Gamecaster aims to make game streaming easier than browsing the web
Streaming your game session to YouTube or Twitch has never been simpler
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LG gram is a 15-inch laptop that's lighter than a MacBook Air
LG also teased a range of new monitors including a 34-inch 4K beast with a curved screen
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This upgradable mini PC is as powerful as it is well-connected
You get 802.11ac for fast wireless and a USB 3.1 Type-C port
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Follow these instructions now to save your free OneDrive storage limit
Microsoft was going to reduce the basic free storage limit, but has thought better of it
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Asus Chromebox 2 is twice as nice thanks to faster Wi-Fi and nippy processor
This candidate for a tiny home theatre PC now boasts a Broadwell processor
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Small, but fully formed: 8-inch laptop hides a full-sized keyboard inside
TARDIS notebook unfortunately doesn’t travel in time or come with a Sonic Stylus
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Cougar Attack X3 mechanical keyboard flaunts metal body, Cherry MX switches
Backlit keys and 1000Hz polling rate make this gaming keyboard growl.
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System Shock 3 is coming – and should be a reboot true to its roots
We’ll see a new System Shock game on the Otherside (hopefully)
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Nvidia's rumoured GTX 965M Ti said to boost laptop graphics by a fifth
Rumours point to a chip that's 21% faster than the 960M before it
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New Gest controller wants to swipe aside your keyboard and mouse
This peripheral promises intuitive gesture control and adapts to the user’s motions
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Microsoft fixes Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book display driver crashes
An update has been released to help those plagued by daily display driver crashes
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Lenovo and Razer's upcoming gaming PCs are flashy in more ways than one
The first gaming desktop offering from the pair will be unveiled at CES next month
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MacBook Air 2016 will be thinner, faster, with a better display and 15-inch option?
Apple has big plans for the Air next year, with a complete redesign on the cards
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PS4 owners will soon be able to stream games to their PC or Mac
Sony is currently working on an official app providing Remote Play to the PC