TechLife

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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DOWNLOADS • Full-version commercial software exclusively for TechLife readers

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) • A heavyweight gaming laptop with lightweight design.

HOT SPOT • What you need to know

Rode NTH-100 • Incredible audio, robust build, low price.

Pop Science

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 • A tiny dash cam that’s ideal for fans of simplicity.

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

Samsung Galaxy S22 • Small, brimming with upgrades, and eminently useful.

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

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, by Joel Burgess.

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

Games news

PC & console games

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

HP Chromebook x2 11 • Great mid-range Chromebook despite some middling features.

Asus ROG Flow X13 • Good things come in small packages.

iPad Air (2022) • A great, versatile tablet that struggles to establish an identity.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro • Another great phone for gamers.

Netgear Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System • The definition of wireless networking overkill.

Asus ROG Fusion II 500 • Cross-platform, with caveats.

QN900B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (2022) • Could it finally be time to choose a Samsung over an OLED?

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 • The Panorama 3 is a real rival for the Sonos Arc.

Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar • Sony’s newest flagship is a big ‘bar for big bucks.

Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K • Setting a new standard for resin printing.

PC Reviver • Revive your computer to the best working conditions.

STOP USING TERRIBLE SOFTWARE • Don’t cling on to old programs that are slow, unsafe and past their best – replace them with something better. Robert Irvine reveals 20 superior free alternatives to outdated tools.

FIVE PHONE & TABLET APPS TO UNINSTALL

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO SSDs • Installing a solid-state drive is the most effective way to give your computer a speed boost, but it’s easy to go wrong. Nik Rawlinson explains what type of SSD you need and how to install it safely.

Anatomy Of A Hard Drive

Why SSDs are about to get more expensive

THE BEST FREE APPS • FOR YOUR MAC, iPHONE, iPAD & WATCH.

Music, games & entertainment • The apps that will keep you amused and entertained.

News, weather & sports

Graphics, design & productivity • Turn your device into a creation and organisation station.

Education & reference

Business & finance • These handy and productive apps are designed to help you compile, collate and collaborate.

Lifestyle & social networking

Photo & video • Get in the picture with these cool apps that help you edit and share images and video.

Developer tools

Utilities • A selection of helpful apps that will make you love your Apple devices even more.

Safari extensions

HELP STATION • Expert solutions for everday problems.

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