Gear & Gadgets
Can Nokia Still Succeed in the Smartphone Market?
By Tom Fogden | May 25, 2018 at 6:21 am
The resurrection of Nokia into a company that shipped over 70m phones between December 2016 and 2017 is nothing short of remarkable. But, with Samsung and Apple still enjoying far more global marketshare, is there enough space at the table for Nokia to truly…
Startups & Apps
13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth
By Tishin Donkersley | May 25, 2018 at 12:45 pm
If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, technology has served you well. The barriers to entry when it comes to launching a company require less tension and a lot less capital. In fact, for the most part, all you need is a laptop and Wi-Fi connection….
Gear & Gadgets
Acer Launches 9 New Computers Including Intel Xeon Gaming PC
By Tom Fogden | May 25, 2018 at 12:15 pm
Acer’s next@Acer event in New York earlier this week saw the Taiwanese brand launch three Chromebooks, a new Swift 5 Ultrabook, two gaming laptops and four gaming towers, including the unprecedented Intel Xeon-powered Acer Predator X. At its event, Acer listed a huge range…
VPN
VyprVPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 64% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Comprehensive all-rounder Useful features Fast connection speeds Cons Expensive Slow to make initial connection Not easy to pick the best location A decent VPN, but a little costly VyprVPN...
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FlyVPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 56% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Fast to make the initial connection Some useful features Cons Slow in use Charges for connecting additional devices Awkward to use Too leaky to feel secure Poor value, not...
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ExpressVPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 72% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Easy to use with great support Extensive features Smart location selection Cons Inconsistent speeds Expensive A simple-to-use VPN service ExpressVPN is one of the world’s most popular...
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Hola VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 54% Rating Description: Ease of Use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Free to use Relatively speedy Keeps no data logs Cons Uses your bandwidth Security concerns in recent years Not leakproof Weird "browse-then-connect" way of working Free, but...
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NordVPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 73% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Fast and effective Packed with features Excellent value Cons Not the most intuitive VPN Can’t unblock some streaming services Assumes some technical knowledge A fast, good-value and powerful VPN...
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Private Internet Access Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 75% Rating Description: Ease of Use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Good features Great for basic use Inexpensive Cons PC App isn’t user-friendly Better-suited to technically confident users Not particularly fast Outstanding value and advanced VPN features Private...
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ZenMate VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 66% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Simple setup Free security extras Easy to use Fairly cheap Cons Inconsistent speeds Doesn’t always unblock locked streaming services Simple to use, but on the slow side There are...
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TorGuard VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 76% Ease of use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Strong global presence Great features and control for expert users Impressive VPN performance Cons Not great for less experienced users Awkward sign-up process Tiny text when you sign in...
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Betternet VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 46% Rating Description: Overall Ease of Set Up: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Free basic version Easy to use Cons Slow Limited locations in free version Concerns over privacy and malware Not one of the best VPNs BetterNet...
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PureVPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 82% Ease of Use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Effective privacy and security features Smart Mode-based approach Clear notifications Excellent value Cons Not as fast as billed Failed to unblock Netflix An outstanding VPN service to choose PureVPN...
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CyberGhost VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 72% Ease of Use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Clearly-explained settings Lots of advanced features Strong online help and support Good value Cons Not very speedy Makes some odd server choices User-friendly, but some speed loss...
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Psiphon VPN Review
By Richard Parris | May 25, 2018 at 8:00 am
Rating 55% Ease of Use: Features: Privacy: Speed: Help & Support: Value for Money: Pros Free Surprisingly fast Unobtrusive ads Clear policies Cons Not the best all-rounder Collects some information Free, but with some limitations Psiphon is a decent, though not perfect, choice for...