…33W charger. OS Android 13 Security patch date 5 October (November review) UI ColorOS 13.1 OS upgrade policy Two to Android 15 Security patch policy Three years of quarterly updates Bloatware OPPO App Market, Boking.com, express VPN, Facebook, GoPro Quik, Linkedin, Locl Screen magazine, Music Party, TikTok, WPS Office and…
…years of security patch updates. Add to that the 2-year warranty, and it can be a keeper. It has succumbed to installing bloatware for money Booking.com, Express VPN, GoPro Quik, Linkedin, Netflix, Quickstep and Spotify. Security is via a fingerprint sensor on the power key. Face ID is 2D –…
…Android 12, so three OS upgrades take it to 15. It also has four years of security patches to 2026. This is a keeper. While it is pure Android, Nokia has succumbed to taking payment to include bloatware, including Amazon Music, Amazon Shopping, Booking.com, Express VPN, GoPro Quik, LinkedIn, Netflix,…
…But these are easily circumvented by a VPN (Read Do you need a VPN? (Virtual Private Network guide). Where sites like Pirate Bay et al. are risky due to potential malware, sites like Torrent Galaxy are 100% clean. The popular Torrent downloader uTorrent guarantees it is free from malware, although…
…a VPN? It is a secure, encrypted, virtual tunnel between your device and a VPN server. This un-encrypts that data and passes you to the website or app you’re trying to connect to. Benefits As a VPN connection encrypts your data, your ISP or a cybercriminal cannot view your activity…
…same laptop and a VPN with a Sydney endpoint, and the payment was denied. WTF? So, we got our daughter in Australia to log in and try to buy another add-on. Payment was denied regardless of the credit card used. I then received an email from Woolworths stating that my…
…antivirus SafeCam for PC – alerts you when the camera is accessed Z(not macOS) Password Manager PC Cloud backup (not macOS) School Time – manages remote learning over the internet Secure VPN Dark Web Monitoring Social Media Monitoring Restoration Support in case of identity theft. For up to 20 devices….
…no included charger OS Android Android 12 Security patch date 44931 UI None OS upgrade policy 2 OS upgrades Security patch policy Three years of monthly security patches Bloatware LinkedIn Spotify Express VPN GoPro Quik Amazon Shopping Amazon Music Other Comment Pure Android and 2 OS/2 years patches are among…
…run. Netgear Armour – This may or may not be attractive Netgear Armour by BITDEFENDER – a subscription service that provides IoT protection, AV end-point for Windows, macOS and Android devices outside the home, a basic VPN and optional Parental controls. If you already have AV suites and IoT protection,…
…no operator embellishment, although it has some bloatware that Nokia receives payment for pre-loading. Android Google Android 12, Security patch 02/23 UI None Google All standard apps, Google Lens. Maps, Assistant and YouTube. Google Assistant by pressing the power key Bloatware LinkedIn Spotify Express VPN GoPro Quik Amazon Shopping Amazon…
…storage, recommended third-party Apps, vendor accounts and much more*. No SIM card was inserted. The test was via a VPN Tunnel (on UK Broadband networks) to a Chinese Huawei cloud. In other words, as clean as possible and emulates a local Chinese user. A tsunami of data constantly flowed from…
Trend Micro Device Security Ultimate combines a ‘black box’, some rather clever Home Network Security software and Trend Micro’s leading consumer products covering antivirus, identify theft protection, password manager, parental controls, VPN, Kid’s device security and a 24/7 helpdesk. It’s an extensive suite selling for a hefty price. RRP for…