It was once the world’s most popular free video editor, but after many years of distinguished service, Windows Movie Maker finally has been laid to rest. Here we’ve picked the best Windows Movie Maker substitutes that will enable you to create great-looking videos without having to master a drastically different interface. If you miss Windows Movie Maker, Shotcut is the best alternative. VSDC receives frequent updates to add new features, and is an excellent alternative to Windows Movie Maker if

To keep up to date with your latest messages you’ll usually need to keep your phone online and that may mean you quickly burn through your internet allowance each month. Now Facebook has released a new tool to help you use Facebook Messenger while using less data. It’s called Messenger Lite and is a new, limited version of the app you’re likely used to using. You won’t be able to video chat through Messenger Lite while the chat heads feature that pops up over the top of other apps won’t happen w

The survey by Nielsen – the renowned research firm’s first statistical dive into esports – asked ‘what the fans think’ across four countries (US, UK, France, Germany), and found that only 53% consider esports to be an actual sport. And when it came to the question of whether esports should be an Olympic sport, only 28% agreed with this assertion. As for demographics, 70% of esports fans are male and aged between 13 and 40. 66% of those surveyed said they watched livestreams of esports live (as o

The Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL launch date is October 4, but these two phones will have wildly different release dates, according to a new report. Is Google Pixel 2 XL worth the wait? The differences between the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL appear to be cosmetic, according to months the rumors that hint at similar internal specs. This makes way for the 18:9 aspect ratio, something the Google Pixel 2 didn’t have last year. We’ll know the official Google Pixel 2 price and release

After a little over two years of (in)action, Microsoft is pulling the plug on its Groove Music streaming service, acknowledging that its customers really want Spotify. In a post on the company’s blog , it was announced that from December 31, 2017, you will no longer be able to stream, purchase or download music from the Groove Music app. For those stuck in the groove of a redundant subscription, Microsoft is offering pro-rata refunds for any portion of the subscription that falls after the cut-o

Case in point: Samsung may end up making more money from parts for the upcoming iPhone X than it will make from those inside its own Galaxy S8, as the The Wall Street Journal reports. This year, though, the wild card is the iPhone X’s inclusion of a Samsung-made OLED display over the “Retina” displays of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. With all those parts stuffed into Apple’s 10th anniversary gadget, this means Samsung can expect a tidy profit of around $110 (about £85 / AU$140) per iPhone X so

If new rumors are to be believed, we may be hearing a lot more besides the Google Pixel 2 at Google’s big presentation on October 4. According to sources speaking with 9to5Google , the company is planning to announce a “Made for Google” program for certifying third-party accessories. As an example, here’s a list of what we consider the best MFi game controllers for iOS devices. The first Pixel phone was well-received, though, and the reveal of the second generation may present a fantastic opport

Ring already has a solid name for its video doorbells , which means there’s good cause to look forward to the inexpensive do-it-yourself home security system the company announced for pre-order today. Called the Ring Protect, it complements the company’s growing range of security gadgets with a fairly conventional home security system that costs a mere $199 (about £150 / AU$254). The Ring Protect will also connect with those units as well as any Ring security cameras. No matter how you look at t

We’re just days away from the unveiling of the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL (plus a bunch of other stuff) but never doubt the resourcefulness of leakers, as the final design of the latter may have just surfaced. Credit: Evan BlassFor instance, we can see the minimized bezels near the top and bottom, which are drastically reduced from what we saw in the original Google Pixel. They rock a subtle curve near the corners, which are reminiscent to what we’ve seen on the LG V30. We’ve heard tha

According to numbers from one analyst firm, Windows 10 is set to overtake Windows 7 before the end of the year, in terms of the amount of PCs these operating systems are installed on across the world. The latest figures from Statcounter (based on its own website analytics) show that, as of September 2017, Windows 10 is installed on 39.3% of desktop Windows PCs, and Windows 7 is now only just ahead at 43.99%. Compared to the previous month, Windows 10 gained 1.43% market share (up from 37.87%), w

The most versatile free fonts are not only easily legible, they also include a choice of weights and special characters, and don’t need too much fiddling in terms of kerning and tracking. Source Sans Pro is published under the same SIL Open Font License as Arvo (above), giving you plenty of flexibility. Audrey is free for personal and commercial use in print, but you’ll need a license for online applications. There are some limitations, described in publisher Creative Market’s SimpleLicense, but

A histogram is simply a graph that represents the distribution of tonal information throughout an image, and it can help you to diagnose and rectify exposure problems. At the left of the graph are the shadows and darker tones, the centre represents midtones, and on the right are lighter tones and highlights. There’s a common misconception that a ‘healthy’ histogram should show an even distribution of tones throughout the shadows, midtones and highlights. Live View histogramSome cameras can displ

And now, as an HTC Vive exclusive, it’s just got even easier to get for VR newcomers. Purchase a new HTC Vive, and Bethesda’s irradiated open-world RPG is bundled in free of charge. For those that pick up a new HTC Vive, Fallout 4 VR will be shipped as a download code upon its release on December 12. Existing Vive owners that pick up Fallout 4 VR independently will be treated to a three-month subscription to Viveport, the HTC Vive VR game subscription service. The news follows the announcement o

Set your calendars for October 4 at 9AM PST/12PM EST/5PM BST, as Google is pinned to announce a serious load of products, including the Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Pixelbook, Google Home Mini and the Google Daydream View 2 headset. We’ll be reporting live from the San Francisco and London events to keep you up to date as things happen, and of course, be sure to check out our hands-on reviews shortly after the event concludes. Some events are a closed-door affair with no live stream

The rear facing camera on the iPhone is capable of shooting HD video and beyond if you know how. Not only can you shoot 4K video on the iPhone, but you can even change the frames per second to give you the smoothest video with the highest number of pixels. The first iPhone that was able to shoot in 4K was the iPhone 6, so if you’ve got the 6 or a more recent iPhone running at least iOS 9, you’ll be able to super-charge your camera’s shooting. Go to Settings > Camera, tap either Record Video or R

It launched six new streaming boxes that ranged in power from the composite-friendly Roku Express+ to the UHD HDR-ready Roku Ultra. If that wasn’t enough, the company pulled a complete refresh of the Roku Streaming Stick, bringing it up to par with devices like the Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV Stick. Fast-forward to this year where, today, Roku announced another complete overhaul to its lineup of streaming devices, including an all-new Roku Streaming Stick+ that boasts 4K HDR in a device the si

Most VPN service providers offer services globally and thus charge in US Dollars rather than in local currencies, so we’ve listed pricing in Dollars for the sake of simplicity. Hotspot Shield has 2,000 servers across 20 locations and supports up to five simultaneous devices. This VPN offers great download speeds and plenty of virtual locations. This VPN offers a wide range of tailored clients with native support for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and even BlackBerry. This VPN has 1,015 server

Nintendo Switch will likely be its next home, although a 3DS version could follow (as it did with Super Smash Bros 4)As of right now, there’s been no official announcement regarding Super Smash Bros Switch – but considering we have had/are getting a new Zelda, a new Super Mario, a new Splatoon and a new Metroid, a fresh Super Smash Bros feels like a certainty for 2018 and beyond. Super Smash Bros Switch – what do we know so far? There are two schools of thought when it comes to what the next Sup

The European Commission has confirmed that third-party remanufacturers of printer ink cartridges must comply with e-waste regulations, and that consumers should look for the ‘WEEE’ logo to be sure of this. This means that (hopefully) there will be fewer old printer cartridges ending up in landfill sites, with more being reused or recycled, which is obviously good news for the planet at large. The EC clarified that third-party remanufacturers of printer cartridges (who refill and resell cartridge

Drone technology has, in a few short years, upended a lot of conventional thinking around logistics, surveillance, photography and many other industries. A large swarm of bots can cover more ground in less time than a single drone or a team of humans can. Or, a drone swarm could be used in firefighting – especially when it comes to forest fires that spread across large areas. A drone swarm, equipped with thermal cameras, could track the progress of the fire in real-time, feeding data back to ope