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recommended
Windows 11: A likeable package of improvements Not a revolutionary step forward, but Windows 11 builds on its predecessor with a slicker, smarter desktop experience -
recommended
Samsung T7 Touch: A compact and competent portable SSD The diminutive dimensions and biometric scanner make the Samsung T7 Touch ideal for life on the road£64 -
TP-Link Deco Voice X20: Mesh Wi-Fi meets smart speaker It’s neat and works well enough, but it’s expensive and performance isn’t anything special£280 -
Google One VPN review: Convenient privacy protection A cheap, simple way to anonymise your browsing, but if you want to spoof your location you’ll need to look elsewhere£16 -
Norton 360 Standard review: Superb virus protection It may be a little trigger-happy, but for the price Norton 360 is a terrific deal£13 -
Trend Micro Internet Security: A suite with character Clever features set Trend Micro apart from the crowd, but protection and performance scores are unexceptional£25 -
recommended
TP-Link Archer AX90 review: A fast tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router The versatile TP-Link Archer AX90 offers not one but two 5GHz radios – though one’s a lot faster than the other£200 -
TP-Link Archer AX10: Functional and fairly priced Don’t expect the best speeds or extensive features, but this lightweight router has its plus points£64 -
D-Link DIR‑X1860: Affordable Wi-Fi 6 with plenty of features There are faster options, and cheaper ones, but the DIR-X1860 is a solid and versatile router£105 -
best buy
Asus RT-AX88U router: A fantastic Wi-Fi 6 router The Asus RT-AX88U is a superbly fast router that is both functional and decisively future-proof£261 -
recommended
Netgear Orbi RBK352 review The cheapest next-gen Orbi system yet, but does the performance justify the price?£195 -
Bitdefender review: Multi-layered internet security Not the speediest security solution around, but Bitdefender’s clever features provide wide-ranging protection£15 -
Eset Internet Security review: Protection for power users A highly effective yet lightweight suite, with some advanced features that help justify the relatively steep price£32 -
McAfee Total Protection: Quick, effective and affordable A solid security choice, with perfect malware protection, a fully functional VPN and more£15 -
G Data Total Security: Feature-packed and premium-priced This monster security application is stuffed with tools and features; the question is, do you need them all?£36