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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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Dell Precision 7560 Workstation • Explosive portable power at an expensive price.

Chromecast with Google TV finally gets a new update, and it’s a pretty good one • Improved Dolby Vision comes to Chromecast.

SharePlay is finally available on macOS 12.1

WordPress plugin vulnerability leaves over one million websites exposed

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 could have an extendable screen and a camera

Microsoft Edge update will help you identify the cause of browser slowdown • Find memory leaks easily using Microsoft’s new Detached Elements tool.

Bill Gates predicts that most meetings will move to the Metaverse within three years • Not a Teams player.

Tajezzo PZ5 Smart Backpack • A backpack straight out of a cyberpunk future.

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is 40 times deeper than the Mariana Trench • On Jupiter, a storm’s been brewing for more than 300 years, reports Brandon Specktor.

‘Balding’ black holes prove Einstein right again on general relativity

Patient’s immune system cures HIV

Ultimaker S5 • 3D printing on another level.

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

Audeze LCD-X • Incredibly detailed headphones that can be used for studio monitoring.

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 software and other useful tools.

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

Games news

Halo Infinite • Like no Halo before.

Chorus • Some classic Star Wars-style action.

Solar Ash • AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO PLAY.

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

MSI Creator Z16 • A niche choice for gaming content creators.

Asus TUF Gaming F17 • Edgy with entry-level performance.

Nintendo Switch OLED • A pleasing redesign that won’t appeal to everyone.

AOC Agon AG493UCX2 • 49-inch ultrawide gaming on an epic scale.

Audio Pro A36 • Have a good time, all the time.

Technics EAH-AZ60 • Technics is moving in the right direction.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro • Bargain buds with some premium prowess.

D-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adaptor • Fast and affordable Wi-Fi upgrade for Windows 10 PCs.

Linksys Atlas Pro 6 • Strong performance and ease-of-use at a competitive price review.

LaCie 2TB Portable SSD • Seagate’s premium sub-brand costs more but hardly justifies the extra outlay.

Autocrit • Can an AutoCrit membership really help improve your writing?

57 WAYS TO FIX YOUR MAC • Fix your Mac fast with our in-depth guide.

Getting started • What to do when you’re struggling to do anything at all.

How to Use Activity Monitor

Files and backup • Find files and fix Finder.

How to Troubleshoot external drives

More serious • When a restart isn’t the answer.

How to Use Safe Mode

macOS Recovery • Bringing your Mac back.

Networking issues • Troublesome Wi-Fi and shaky Safari.

All about iCloud • How to handle your files stored in the cloud.

Other problems • Battery safety and scary...