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TechLife is a tech mag with a difference. It focuses on how technology can help you rather than on product specs. In an era when the tablet and smartphone have joined the personal computer as essential devices in our lives, TechLife shows you how to get the most from them.

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Happy holidays! • Taking time off for tech.

DOWNLOADS • Full-version commercial software exclusively for TechLife readers

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) • Another powerful winner from Apple.

The next generation of superfast Wi-Fi could be unveiled very soon

Star Trek: Discovery leaves Netflix for Paramount Plus – and fans aren’t happy

Microsoft Edge is finally upgrading one of its most useful features

Microsoft Defender should now do a better job of protecting Office 365 users • New default policy will be available to all Office 365 users before the end of 2021.

Your iPhone 12 could be repaired for free if it has sound issues • No sound? No problem

Asus Chromebook Flip C536 • The Asus Chromebook Flip C536 is a premium Chromebook for the rest of us.

Alien planet ‘aurorae’ may send signals towards Earth • Four brand-new alien planets have potentially been discovered after scientists detected the shimmering radio flashes of aurorae in those planets’ atmospheres, reports Brandon Specktor.

Huge hole discovered in Arctic’s ‘last ice’ • A huge hole opened in the Arctic’s oldest, thickest ice in May 2020.

Skeleton of man fleeing Vesuvius eruption discovered

Oura (Generation 2) • A tiny smart ring that gives personalised, practical advice for a more balanced lifestyle.

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

Gadget Guru • Our tame tech expert lets us into his shed of knowledge.

Nanoleaf Lines • The most striking Nanoleaf lights yet.

Bleeding edge The best of emerging tech • TechLife’s practical monthly roundup of emerging tech experiences, including all the latest virtual and augmented reality apps, alongside AI apps and other useful tools.

Best new apps • James Pinnell reviews the most interesting new apps for iOS and Android.

Horizon Forbidden West developer explains how improved NPCs bring Aloy’s world to life • Guerrilla has thought of every little detail.

New leak suggests Resident Evil 4 VR will get free Mercenaries DLC next year

Mass Effect Legendary Edition might be coming to Xbox Game Pass

Hitman 3 is getting new maps, new modes, and new storylines through 2022 • The game’s second year features “a few surprises” that fans have been asking for “for a very, very long time”.

Battlefield 2042 is now one of Steam’s most poorly reviewed games ever • 74 percent of Steam reviews are negative.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 • A finely tuned machine of chaos and carnivores.

Forza Horizon 5 • An exciting and beaitufully made racer.

Battlefield 2042 • A MESSY AND FUN CONTEMPORARY SHOOTER.

Mobile games • James Pinnell reviews the latest games for iOS smartphones & tablets.

Alienware x15 R1 • The Alienware x15 R1 offers otherworldly performance.

Acer Swift 3 (2021) • For the utilitarians in the crowd.

Dell XPS 15 OLED (2021) • Even more of a stunner.

Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless • Praiseworthy, especially for the price.

Dell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor • A business monitor with a built-in webcam.

Amazfit Zenbuds • An affordable alternative to Bose Sleepbuds, with added sleep tracking smarts.

The Edge Desk • Can The Edge Desk replace your standing desk and ergonomic chair?

DJI Mavic 3 • An aerial powerhouse, with a few rough edges.

Rapoo XW2K • Easy on the wallet, not as easy on...