Best CPUs and processor deals from AMD and Intel in 2017 TechRadar ProBuying Guide Out of all the latest and greatest from AMD and Intel, which processor is best for you?

Racecar vs Robocar: why Formula 1 is revving up for a fight against driverless racecarsIn Depth The robot uprising is coming, but will it be entertaining? We explore the hardest competition F1 has ever faced.

1. qBittorrentThe perfect balance of features, speed and simplicity – qBittorrent is the best free torrent clientSome torrent clients offer every conceivable function. If you’re looking for a cross-platform torrent client that covers the essentials without getting overly complicated, qBittorrent is great. Download here: Transmission-Qt Win5. uTorrentAn amazingly lightweight free torrent client that’s maintained by BitTorrent itselfuTorrent, also known as µTorrent, has been around since 2005 and

Free Download ManagerYes, it’s free, and yes, it’s a download manager. But why choose this particular free download manager when there are so many other free download managers to choose from? The short answer is that this free download manager does lots of useful things. Free Download Manager can soothe that pain by downloading the same file from multiple sources, which means that if one particular server is slow your download can turn to the fastest available one instead. It’s very straightforw

Free software has come a long way in recent years, and there are now superb free alternatives to Microsoft Word that don’t cost a penny. WPS Office WriterThe best free alternative to Microsoft Word, with a smart interface, cloud backup, and mobile appsWPS Office Writer’s slick design is very similar to the current version of Microsoft Word, with a ribbon interface and almost identical icons. LibreOffice WriterThe best open source Word alternative, with a buzzing developer community and regular u

Called QLED, this LCD technology uses a new type of metal alloy Quantum Dot that delivers more brightness, colour and backlight control, as well as ‘solving’ the viewing angle limitations traditionally associated with VA LCD technology. Perhaps the most exciting development for Panasonic, though, is its decision to start selling OLED TVs. Experience suggests, though, that so long as you pick your mid-range Panasonic LCD TV carefully, they can deliver some of the best results. Because Panasonic h

From gadgets that’ll help you sleep soundly to ones that’ll brighten your morning, here’s the smart tech you need to master your bedroom. And if you are looking for something similar without Google smarts, Amazon Echo does a lot of the same things. Dyson Pure Hot + Cool LinkDespite the name, the Link isn’t a Zelda-themed smart fan, but a heater, cooler and air purifier with an app. Belkin Wemo SwitchSince most of us don’t have the liberty of a dressing room, the bedroom ends up becoming a stand-

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is a lovely phone. It’s packed full of power, has a dazzling display, strong camera and eye-catching design – but so does its smaller, cheaper sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S8. You may want a large screen, but unlike last year where we got a 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge, the standard Galaxy S8 packs a huge 5.8-inch display. At 6.2 inches the Galaxy S8 Plus screen is monstrous, yet it feels unnecessary alongside its already-large non-plus namesake. Check

Snapchat is taking a step towards becoming a short-form, mobile version of YouTube by adding a new search tool that lets you browse through over a million public stories from the comfort of your smartphone. For some time users have been able to post to a public Our Story feed as well as the private My Story option that only your friends can see. Snapchat says it’s applying some “advanced machine learning” so you can look for anything from puppies to places with a few taps. Eventually, you could

In reality, however, the new Roborace formula, which will piggyback on the Formula E series – itself pioneering tech unsuitable in F1 – is splitting opinion. Driverless cars might be the future of the road, but are autonomous vehicles really the future of the race track? In terms of piloting race cars that’s key, at least for the trackside spectators and those at home watching on TV. With that bit missing, it’s something completely different.”Reigning Formula 1 World Champion, Nico Rosberg, was

We’ve been hearing it for a couple of years now, but virtual reality really is the next big thing, honest. For all its world-changing, life-altering applications, it’s gaming where we’re seeing some of the biggest consumer-facing changes, however. Instead, amidst the mass of world-exploring, dinosaur-introducing, education-providing VR experiences and 360-degree videos, the Samsung Gear VR headset is chock-full of solid gaming experiences. From flying spaceships to solving puzzles, and shooting

In 2017, it’s no longer the case that the biggest budgets make the best games. Indie games tend to be distributed digitally, whether via game-specific marketplaces such as Steam, Origin and PSN or through third-party key sellers like Amazon and Gamestop. By leveraging standout art styles – some cel-shaded, others 8- or 16-bit – indie games can strike distinct visual appeal without straining your hardware. For this list, we’ve carefully sifted through our favorite indie games of the past few year

Not only that, but it will make you more mobile for on-location shooting and help you truly understand how light can affect and manipulate a subject’s face. Position a single lightLearning how the positioning of your light will affect the final look of your portrait is extremely important. Image 1 of 2 Close to model When using a softbox to diffuse the light, the light will become even softer the closer you position it to the model. If light is positioned too high though you’ll lose the catchlig

Update: Curious about how the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus stacks up against the smaller S8? The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is the super-sized version of the Samsung Galaxy S8, touting a giant ‘Infinity Display’ and extra battery life. More in-depth: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus pricesSamsung Galaxy S8 Plus design and displaySamsung’s ‘Infinity Display’ is the hallmark of this new Android smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus cameraThe Galaxy S8 Plus has the same 12MP camera as last year’s phones, but don’t worry

Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 PlusScreenWhile the Galaxy S7 Edge’s screen is very different to the Samsung Galaxy S7’s by virtue of being curved, the same difference isn’t present this year, as both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus have a curved display – hence why the Edge name has been ditched. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is 148.9 x 68 x 8mm, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is 159 x 74 x 8mm, meaning they’re the same thickness, but the S8 Plus is sign

PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PCWhen can I play it? If there’s any animal we didn’t think it would be enjoyable to play as in a game, it would be a snake, but that’s exactly what Snake Pass tasks you with doing. Playing as the titular creature, you roam around different environments searching for collectibles, but the game’s real genius is in the movement mechanics. As a snake you’re unable to jump, so you’re forced to wind and coil your way up various structures to reach higher points of inte

It doesn’t really feel like it, but it’s been three whole years since Microsoft launched the Xbox One. Now, in 2017 we can safely say the Xbox one offers some of the greatest gaming experiences of this generation. When it launches later this year, the high-powered Project Scorpio is expected to bring us even greater things with promises of virtual reality and native 4K gaming. Still, as good as the future looks you shouldn’t let that stop you from enjoying the great games that are available righ

Nintendo’s back with a bang, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild garnering universal praise. We awarded it a coveted “Play it Now” score in our Breath of the Wild review. Breath of the Wild suffers from some serious framerate issues. The first open-world game in the series, it struggles across both the new Nintendo Switch and older Wii U console when it comes to its busier areas. Here’s hoping it does – Breath of the Wild is a great swan-song for Nintendo’s much-maligned console, and im

UK gamers are finally seeing the PlayStation VR deals appear online again after numerous repeated shortages. Below you’ll find our guide to the best PlayStation VR prices out there for the headset, with prices starting around the aforementioned £350/$399. This PlayStation VR deals page can also help you prepare by picking up the other kit you’ll need to enjoy the best PlayStation VR experienceYou’ll want to pick up the PS4 camera as you need it for the PlayStation VR headset to work. PlayStation

You shouldn’t need reminding how important backups are – just ask anyone who has lost documents, photos or other files. Windows is pretty good at keeping your files backed up, but it never hurts to have multiple backup strategies in place to minimise the risk of data loss. This is where KLS Mail Backup comes in. The free program allows you to selectively back up both email and browser settings for a wide range of programs, including Outlook, Mail, Thunderbird, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Oper