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Millions hit in quishing attacks as malicious QR codes surge — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Malicious QR codes are appearing more and more as a means to trick victims into visiting phishing websites.

I test laptops for a living — and these are the 5 best for students right now
By Jason England last updated
If I were going back to school, I’d bring one of these 5 laptops for my studies — powerful, cost-effective and sure to survive dorm life.

VPNs appear to get around the UK's age verification law – but are they necessary?
By George Phillips last updated
Age verification laws have just taken effect in the UK. They come with cybersecurity and privacy risks and VPNs can be used to bypass checks. But is it necessary?

The best VPN in 2025: our top 5 picks
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've reviewed every major VPN (virtual private network) for privacy, security, speed, streaming and more – discover what our dedicated team recommends based on expert testing.

Major VPN provider sees a huge spike in sign ups as age verification law comes into effect in the UK
By George Phillips published
A major VPN provider has seen its UK sign ups spike to more than 1,000% over its baseline as people look to avoid the privacy risks of age verification checks.

The best UK VPN
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN Discover the best UK VPNs for privacy, streaming and speed – I've tested the best services out there and these are my 5 favorites right now.

OFCOM discourages VPN use to avoid age verification checks – but privacy advocates see no alternative
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
From AI face-scanning tech to uploading photo IDs, the Online Safety Bill is a privacy disaster

The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
A cheap monthly VPN is great for trialing a new provider, avoiding commitment, or accessing apps on vacation. Here are the very best monthly VPNs from our testing.

Leaked Nvidia N1X CPU benchmark hints at RTX 5070 power — with 20 CPU cores
By Darragh Murphy published
An Nvidia N1X chip benchmark has leaked on Geekbench, sporting 20 CPU cores and, interestingly, the same number of CUDA cores as an RTX 5070 desktop GPU. Prepare for a mighty SoC.

I called the Dell 14 Plus a filing cabinet with a screen — then it outperformed pricier laptops
By Jason England published
The Dell 14 Plus may not be passing any vibe checks, but boring looks and slightly dim display aside this is a solid laptop with decent performance, strong battery life and a good price tag.
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