Darien Graham-Smith
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Hotspot Shield review: A fast, fully featured VPN
VPNsIt’s not perfect for privacy, but Hotspot Shield is easy to use and impressively speedy
Hide.me VPN review: An advanced VPN
VPNsThis VPN stumbles on speed, but its distinctive strengths and reassuring security profile still make it worth a look
CyberGhost VPN: Focusses on user-friendliness
VPNsIt’s not the fastest VPN around, but CyberGhost has an innovative interface, strong security features and cheap long-term pricing
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500: An ultra fast router, at a cost
Wireless routersA fine router for those who can’t wait to embrace the very latest Wi-Fi standard
Asus ZenWiFi XD5 mesh review: A whole lot of speed
Wireless routersDon’t be misled by the basic design and modest pricing – this is an impressively swift and capable mesh
HP printers make it easy being green
PrintersWith green manufacturing and end-to-end recycling, printing can be both efficient and ecologically friendly
McAfee Total Protection review: A highly effective suite
Internet securityWith a fresh front end, identity protection and an unlimited VPN, the new McAfee Total Protection is better than ever
Trend Micro Internet Security review: Old isn't always gold
Internet securityAcceptable virus protection and performance, but the feature set feels decidedly outdated
F-Secure Internet Security review: A solid security suite
Internet securityWith a limited feature set and mid-table protection scores, it’s hard to justify paying full price for this simple antivirus solution
Windows Defender review: Neither slick nor speedy
Internet securityNot the slickest or most feature-packed security suite, but it blocks viruses and stays out of your way