Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, and while it gets a lot right, there's still work to be done, even four years after its launch.

This Windows 11-like distro is a great choice for switchers, with a Pro option available for under £50.

Compact docking station that's as useful out in the field as it is in the office

The Dell Latitude 9450 leverages the latest Core Ultra mobile processors to deliver a Windows laptop with exceptional battery life.

Fully spec’d entry-level tablet PC with impressive features at a budget price.

Adobe After Effects never stops evolving to meet post-production needs - but how do the latest features improve this industry-grade VFX tool?

A solid choice for anyone switching from Windows due to its familiar desktop environment.

Create a virtual garden from the comfort of your Windows PC

The security-focused Nitrux should give rivals food for thought, but it takes some getting used to.

Our Edge browser review will help you decide if its energy-efficient model and lag-free performance is worth the download.

For the past week I’ve put aside my iPad Pro and used Microsoft’s brand-new Surface Pro 12 (2025) - but can it compete with Apple's finest?

Create a virtual garden from the comfort of your Windows PC

A few rough edges, but this gateway appliance delivers lots of security features and dual-SIM 5G failover services.

Glasswire is the perfect complement to Windows Firewall.

Microsoft Defender is a powerful and reliable antivirus app native to Windows.

The perfect on-premises support solution with a wealth of valuable features and simple licensing.

The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma is expensive, but still a great choice for Steam Deck thanks to its robust and attractive design.

This most familiar (and user-friendly) of Linux distros triumphs overall and for Gnome fans in particular.

Extensive platform support, good value and great data protection features make Nakivo a fine choice for SMBs.

Nothing gets through a firewall that blocks everything.

Windscribe provides plenty of features, and a superb free plan.

A new slimline laptop from MSI that will suit work and personal use, without blowing out the budget.

Dual OS boot, NAS potential, and a variety of options for use – this is a true out-of-the-box home-lab option

Newcomers will have an easy time creating a site with Web.com but the high renewal fees could be a big turnoff.

Buy once, upgrade for life with this DIY, fully upgradable laptop that's designed never to go out of date.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a fantastic update to last year’s winning Pixel, with AI that feels more useful than pushy, and the best camera features ever.

Ashampoo Driver Updater is a software tool that constantly keeps your Windows drivers up to date.

The runner-up in this Labs, Fedora is regularly updated, easy on the eye and lightweight in its demands.

HostPapa is a good choice for web hosting infrastructure with an array of services suitable for small, medium, and large businesses.

While the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is about as close as a Windows laptop can come to being a MacBook Air on the outside, its weaker hardware and display put it at a distant second.