Acer Iconia Tab 7 hands-on review Our Verdict The Iconia Tab 7 doesn’t have an impressive spec sheet but it’s nice to see some aluminium on display and for the price, it seems to be a reasonable option for a 7in tablet – if you want to make phone calls on a 7in device. Check back for a full review soon. Acer has added to its range of budget tablets so here’s our Iconia Tab 7 hands-on review from Acer’s ‘a touch more connected’ even in New York....

Apple TV vs Chromecast comparison review Our Verdict It’s fair to say that neither Chromecast nor Apple TV are the perfect media streamers. However they both get the job done providing you already have the correct hardware/software at home, and that – along with the price difference – is what you should be basing your decision when deciding which device is right for you… that and whether or not you want BBC iPlayer....

eScan Total Security Suite 14 review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict Since Microworld produces IS software for Mac and Android, as well as PC, it would be good to have cross-platform support in this suite, but given the asking price for a 3-PC licence (you can buy 1, 2, 3 and 5 PC variants), it’s still very good value. It’s quick, AV-Test shows it to be effective and its no-nonsense interface is refreshing....

iPad Air vs Xperia Z2 Tablet comparison review Pros Cons Our Verdict Ultimately it is a matter of personal preference. Both these tablets stand head and shoulders above the rest of the 10in tablet world. They are thin and light, well made, designed and built. They offer great displays and excellent performance, decent cameras and so on. and they are priced the same. The main difference is that the iPad Air runs iOS7 and the Xperia Z2 Tablet runs Google’s Android OS....

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict For anyone used to or simply envious of the Mac’s OS X interface, using Ubuntu is a breeze. But crucially for marooned Windows XP users with still working hardware, the latest Ubuntu 14.04 LTS edition will offer a taste of real 21st century desktop computing, with a free, open and nearly cost-free alternative that has security and support in spades. The interface is clean, accessible and silky smooth in operation; the interface fast leaving you, its user, productive....