OdinLake's previous flagship, the Ergo Plus 743, was one of my favorite chairs I have ever tested. I prefer chairs to be firmer. When I'm sitting in a chair, I don't want to be enveloped by it, so I prefer a slightly firmer chair to start with.

The fact that OdinLake tends to be firm, combined with the choice to use mesh material, which keeps the sitter cool and features smooth casters, makes this my chair. Additionally, it features excellent ergonomics and is highly adjustable, all while maintaining a high weight capacity, so I have no concerns.

The O2, also known as the Ergo Max 747, is the upgraded version of the Ergo Plus 743. It utilizes the same material, design, and build quality and adds a few fantastic features. They upgraded the leg rest and the lumbar support and added a jacket rack to the back of the chair, making things just a tad better overall. How does it stack up against the best office chairs I've reviewed? I took it for a test ride.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Pricing & Availability

The OdinLake O2 retails for $899.00, though at the time of writing this article, the OdinLake listing shows it on sale for $799. It has a 30-day return policy in case you, for some reason, do not like it, and it comes with a 15-year warranty, ensuring you'll be covered for at least that long, if not significantly longer. It's available from OdinLake.com and a few other select retailers.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Unboxing & first impressions

The OdinLake O2 (also known as Ergo Max 747) was delivered in a large box, which contained the chair pieces, the necessary tools for assembly, and some instructions.

I built this chair myself in about 18 minutes, but keep in mind I had built a chair just like this before, so it wasn't new to me.

Right off the bat, I loved the design; I noticed just how similar it is to the last model I tested while still retaining its unique features in certain areas.

I love the look with the mesh and metal frame. It even looks good with my mostly Dark Walnut office with dark accents.

The biggest standout, of course, is the three-section backrest, and it's a bold look for sure, but I don't hate it; in fact, it's growing on me. It makes other chairs look like they are missing something, and this chair is not only hefty but also high-end.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Design & build quality

The OdinLake design for their flagship chairs has remained consistent, featuring an aluminum alloy frame, black mesh, and a sturdy base. The O2 features a distinctly designed backrest with three sections — one for your shoulders, one for your mid-spine, and one for your lumbar support. These independent sections help ensure that my back is supported better than in other chairs I have sat in that are just a single section.

The mesh is one of my favorite aspects of this chair; it's something I genuinely love. It's sturdy and doesn't feel like it's giving way, yet it's comfortable, and, of course, it's very breathable. As someone who is typically warm, regardless of the time of day, year, or what I'm wearing, having a chair that helps keep me cool rather than warm me up more is a must-have at this point.

The armrests are also really solid. Unlike some chairs that I have tested, where 4-D armrests are the bane of their existence and make for a super touch-and-go experience, I am wondering if adjusting or standing up using the armrest will be the thing that drops me to the floor due to giving way (dramatic, but based on a true story), these armrests are stable, secure, and sturdy to where I do not hesitate leaning on them, standing up pushing off of them, or adjusting to get more comfortable in the seat if needed.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: In use

Not only is this chair adjustable from the jump, but it's also dynamic and moves with me during the day. I've spent (admittedly) many 9-to 12-hour days sitting in this chair, only getting up briefly. Usually, I like to rotate to standing, but that's not always something I remember to do or feel like doing, especially if I'm locked into a project. The O2's dynamic lumbar support moves with me, allowing for some flex, but in a way that adds support rather than getting out of the way.

This chair offers valuable insights with its suggested heights listed on the website. It's best for those who are 5'3" to 6'3". I'm right in that range, at 6'1" -6'2", depending on the day. This chair feels like it's made for people my height. I've had some taller friends enjoy this chair still, and some that are a tad shorter, though once you get closer to that 5'5" mark, you're going to feel like the chair is oversized.

For my larger friends, this chair is designed to accommodate those weighing 300 - 350 lbs as well. I'm currently floating around 200 lbs, so I had a buddy of mine, who is pushing 285 lbs, come and try this chair. I kid you not; he hasn't sighed relief like that since he tried my last OdinLake chair.

For those who followed my last review or are familiar with the OdinLake Ergo Plus 743, the most significant difference I've noticed is that this chair feels like a true "version 2" of the 743. The leg rest system has been upgraded and is easier to use. The lumbar backrest system has also been upgraded, and a jacket holder has been added to the back for use in a friendly office environment. You don't want to get your sports coat wrinkled or wear a jacket on a cold or rainy day. Everything else feels like it was all slightly improved, but perhaps that's just a matter of perception in light of the other upgrades.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Final verdict

All around, this chair is fantastic. It's one of my personal favorites for a reason. If you're looking for one of the best ergonomic chairs available, if you're over 300 lbs or over 6'2", if you run hot, or if you want a remarkably comfortable chair for long hours, the OdinLake Ergo Max A747 (O2) has knocked it out of the park. It's pricy, but it's worth every penny.

OdinLake's previous flagship, the Ergo Plus 743, was one of my favorite chairs I have ever tested. I prefer chairs to be firmer. When I'm sitting in a chair, I don't want to be enveloped by it, so I prefer a slightly firmer chair to start with.

The fact that OdinLake tends to be firm, combined with the choice to use mesh material, which keeps the sitter cool and features smooth casters, makes this my chair. Additionally, it features excellent ergonomics and is highly adjustable, all while maintaining a high weight capacity, so I have no concerns.

The O2, also known as the Ergo Max 747, is the upgraded version of the Ergo Plus 743. It utilizes the same material, design, and build quality and adds a few fantastic features. They upgraded the leg rest and the lumbar support and added a jacket rack to the back of the chair, making things just a tad better overall. How does it stack up against the best office chairs I've reviewed? I took it for a test ride.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Pricing & Availability

The OdinLake O2 retails for $899.00, though at the time of writing this article, the OdinLake listing shows it on sale for $799. It has a 30-day return policy in case you, for some reason, do not like it, and it comes with a 15-year warranty, ensuring you'll be covered for at least that long, if not significantly longer. It's available from OdinLake.com and a few other select retailers.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Unboxing & first impressions

The OdinLake O2 (also known as Ergo Max 747) was delivered in a large box, which contained the chair pieces, the necessary tools for assembly, and some instructions.

I built this chair myself in about 18 minutes, but keep in mind I had built a chair just like this before, so it wasn't new to me.

Right off the bat, I loved the design; I noticed just how similar it is to the last model I tested while still retaining its unique features in certain areas.

I love the look with the mesh and metal frame. It even looks good with my mostly Dark Walnut office with dark accents.

The biggest standout, of course, is the three-section backrest, and it's a bold look for sure, but I don't hate it; in fact, it's growing on me. It makes other chairs look like they are missing something, and this chair is not only hefty but also high-end.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Design & build quality

The OdinLake design for their flagship chairs has remained consistent, featuring an aluminum alloy frame, black mesh, and a sturdy base. The O2 features a distinctly designed backrest with three sections — one for your shoulders, one for your mid-spine, and one for your lumbar support. These independent sections help ensure that my back is supported better than in other chairs I have sat in that are just a single section.

The mesh is one of my favorite aspects of this chair; it's something I genuinely love. It's sturdy and doesn't feel like it's giving way, yet it's comfortable, and, of course, it's very breathable. As someone who is typically warm, regardless of the time of day, year, or what I'm wearing, having a chair that helps keep me cool rather than warm me up more is a must-have at this point.

The armrests are also really solid. Unlike some chairs that I have tested, where 4-D armrests are the bane of their existence and make for a super touch-and-go experience, I am wondering if adjusting or standing up using the armrest will be the thing that drops me to the floor due to giving way (dramatic, but based on a true story), these armrests are stable, secure, and sturdy to where I do not hesitate leaning on them, standing up pushing off of them, or adjusting to get more comfortable in the seat if needed.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: In use

Not only is this chair adjustable from the jump, but it's also dynamic and moves with me during the day. I've spent (admittedly) many 9-to 12-hour days sitting in this chair, only getting up briefly. Usually, I like to rotate to standing, but that's not always something I remember to do or feel like doing, especially if I'm locked into a project. The O2's dynamic lumbar support moves with me, allowing for some flex, but in a way that adds support rather than getting out of the way.

This chair offers valuable insights with its suggested heights listed on the website. It's best for those who are 5'3" to 6'3". I'm right in that range, at 6'1" -6'2", depending on the day. This chair feels like it's made for people my height. I've had some taller friends enjoy this chair still, and some that are a tad shorter, though once you get closer to that 5'5" mark, you're going to feel like the chair is oversized.

For my larger friends, this chair is designed to accommodate those weighing 300 - 350 lbs as well. I'm currently floating around 200 lbs, so I had a buddy of mine, who is pushing 285 lbs, come and try this chair. I kid you not; he hasn't sighed relief like that since he tried my last OdinLake chair.

For those who followed my last review or are familiar with the OdinLake Ergo Plus 743, the most significant difference I've noticed is that this chair feels like a true "version 2" of the 743. The leg rest system has been upgraded and is easier to use. The lumbar backrest system has also been upgraded, and a jacket holder has been added to the back for use in a friendly office environment. You don't want to get your sports coat wrinkled or wear a jacket on a cold or rainy day. Everything else feels like it was all slightly improved, but perhaps that's just a matter of perception in light of the other upgrades.

OdinLake Ergo Max A747: Final verdict

All around, this chair is fantastic. It's one of my personal favorites for a reason. If you're looking for one of the best ergonomic chairs available, if you're over 300 lbs or over 6'2", if you run hot, or if you want a remarkably comfortable chair for long hours, the OdinLake Ergo Max A747 (O2) has knocked it out of the park. It's pricy, but it's worth every penny.

I review monitors as a significant portion of my work here at TechRadar Pro. I've tried more than most, and I have a good sense of what monitor I'd be willing to buy for real-world use and what is good on paper. That's partially due to the fact that I am still very much in the "regular" workforce as well, using all sorts of different setups, computers, monitors, and so on. With all that being said, I had forgotten how affordable this monitor was during my testing phase and realized it was only $360 when I sat down to write the review and double-checked the specs.

There is a plethora of 4K monitors on the market right now, ranging from budget options that are not worth the money to absurdly overpriced models. We have excellent guides if you're looking for some of the best business monitors right now, but what is truly impressive about this EW2790U is that, for only $360, you get a great 4K panel packed with features, not just a bare panel.

BenQ EW2790U: Pricing & Availability

The EW Series currently has three variants: the EW3290U at $549.99, the EW2790U at $359.99, and the EW2790Q at $329.99. The Q model has a lower resolution (2560x1440) but a higher refresh rate of 100Hz compared to the EW2790U. Outside of that, the displays are identical. The EW3290U, then, is essentially the same as the EW2790U, but with a larger screen and an improved speaker system.

BenQ displays are sold through the BenQ website and at major retailers and are frequently available at discounted prices. If you are in the market for a new panel and want a BenQ, be sure to do some searching to check for deals.

BenQ EW2790U: Unboxing & first impressions

The BenQ EW2790U comes with a monitor, a slimmer stand than other BenQ monitors, a USB-C cable, a power cable (IEC), and a quick guide. Right off the bat, the visible speakers stand out, there's no doubt about that. Additionally, the white bezel is a bit different than most black bezel monitors. However, after having it out of the box for a little while, I grew accustomed to it, and now I don't mind it at all.

I had the monitor on the stand it came with for about 15 seconds to see how it worked. Then I moved the display to one of my monitor arms because I'm pretty sure I've reached my limit, and all my monitors need to be on one of my monitor arms for aesthetic reasons, to keep the desk clean, and for cable management.

BenQ EW2790U: Design & build quality

There have been a few BenQ monitors now that I have tested that has a non-standard white bezel frame, and I have really grown to like it in the right space. It feels modern and fun, reminding me that I can enjoy this space and the work I am doing and not just feel like work is work.

The visible speakers are something that I haven't seen before in a monitor, but now I barely even see them as odd since I have seen them so frequently at this point.

The port offering on the back is another build quality that I was not expecting on a budget monitor in the slightest. Most budget monitors have minimal ports, I've seen some with a single HDMI port to save money. This monitor, though, has three HDMI, two USB-C (one that can plug into your computer, one for accessories), three USB-A, a headphone jack, and an IEC port for power (not a cheap barrel connector like a lot of budget displays have).

BenQ EW2790U: In use

Alright I'll admit it, I have a problem. After only about 15 seconds of having this monitor on the stand it came with, just long enough to test it out and see how it functions, I threw this display on one of my monitor arms. I just love the look and function. But that's not to say anything negative about the stand that BenQ sends with the monitor, because I don't mind it. It's minimalist, has some nice mobility to it, and it's pretty.

Moving on, this display has been running my secondary setup for 105 days at the time of writing this review. For 105 days I have run every computer through this monitor to test specs and performance, I've had it in the background of every meeting, I've had my son play games on it, and watch shows on it while I'm working, I've had friends co-work from it, and I've even had it play a podcast or two just because I can and it's that easy.

For productivity, this display is great. The 27-inch size is industry standard for a reason, it's a sweet spot. That, along with the 16:9 aspect ratio and 4K resolution, works well with almost every computer. What makes this unit unique though is that with the tap of a button you can swap color profiles, audio modes, display modes and volume and jump to a totally different profile for a different device all together.

So, you could have your productivity setup with your standard visuals, vocal audio mode, and USB-C port, and then with the touch of a button you can be ready for gaming after hours, or watching content on your lunch break. And, with the three HDMIs, you can plug in a gaming system, an Apple TV, and a work dock all while still keeping your personal laptop or tablet plugged in via USB-C. Oh, and don't forget this is a budget monitor.

The speakers are not ground breaking, but I will say that they are better than the vast majority of other monitors and would more compare to a TVs speakers in my mind. They're good, you won't be upset with the quality but you also won't be mind blown by them. For music I could tolerate non-descript background music but anything I know well I felt like I was missing out on some parts. For virtual meetings the audio profiles were excellent, same with podcasts or videos I was watching.

BenQ EW2790U: Final verdict

The BenQ EW2790U is a spectacular budget 4K monitor with phenomenal port offerings, fabulous features and a unique design. If you're looking for a full-featured budget monitor, or even just a full-featured monitor and you aren't as worried about the price, you'll want to check this display out before you make any other purchases.

Brother is the last major inkjet maker to cave in and join the refillable revolution, so I’m keen to see how its first supertank printers stack up against the best ink tank printers. Of the two new models, the Brother DCP-T780DW is the more expensive, aimed at the home office or SMB (small to medium-sized business). It’s a well-equipped all-in-one able to duplex print on any kind of paper up to A4 or legal via either of its two input trays, or copy using its flatbed scanner and ADF (automatic document feed).

To keep the price competitive, there’s no touchscreen interface, Bluetooth or USB Host port. These are all features you’d expect on a cartridge printer at this price, but the big attraction here is the remarkably low TCO (total cost of ownership) which includes the five bottles of ink Brother is putting in the box. That’s enough for around 15,000 black and white pages or 5,000 color.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Design and build

The Brother DCP-T580DW looks and feels like a compact and well designed all-in-one, and quite unlike the awkward Brother DCP-T525W. That older Amazon-exclusive model had its ink tanks bulging out at the side like an afterthought, whereas the new printers have their reservoirs seamlessly integrated in a way that doesn’t increase the footprint.

You access them through a front flap, so there’s no need to open up the whole machine to top up. The flap has clear windows so you can see the level of the liquid easily. Brother’s designers have cheated a bit, by using tanks with a smaller volume than its rivals, but the 48.8ml limit still beats any inkjet cartridge for capacity.

In other respects it’s a familiar form factor, with a slightly protruding front paper tray able to hold 150 sheets of paper up to A4, letter or legal in size. There’s a flatbed scanner on top and the 4.5cm color display is mounted on a tilting control panel surrounded by the usual array of buttons.

The two ports for connecting power and USB cables are at the side, rather than the rear, which could be more convenient, or less, depending on your setup. The Brother DCP-T780DW differs from Brother’s other tank printers by including a 20-sheet ADF, which adds only 3.4cm to its height.

Ink tank printers are the most sustainable way to print as they generate less ink and plastic waste, while all inkjets use less energy than lasers, so I’m glad to see Brother’s packaging is also more sustainable. Instead of polystyrene in the cardboard carton, there’s just more cardboard.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Features & specifications

As the premium printer, in Brother’s first ink tank range, the DCP-T780DW can do more than merely duplex print and simplex scan. It also has an ADF for copying a stack of up to twenty pages automatically and two paper inputs.

The main tray can hold a useful 150 pages, while a multi-purpose tray at the rear offers an easy way to print one-off jobs such as addressing an envelope. The rear tray, with its flatter paper path, is able to print on heavier paper than the main tray, including card up to 300gsm.

There’s 5GHz Wi-Fi with AirPrint compatibility for wireless connectivity, plus Ethernet and USB ports available. The top speed for black and white printing is quite fast for an inkjet at 16ipm, while color pages emerge almost as quickly at 15ipm. The maximum print resolution is 1,200 x 600dpi, delivered by 840 nozzles.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Setup and operation

Setting up the Brother DCP-T780DW should be a simple process, especially if you download the free Brother Connect app. Just load some paper and turn on to receive prompts on the printer’s display and your smartphone. Filling the tanks with ink is a quick and clean process. Like Epson, HP and Canon, Brother has made it possible to fill the four ink tanks without spilling a drop.

Like the other systems, the lips of the bottles are keyed, so you can’t pour in the wrong ink. Be sure to pour in the whole 48.8ml bottle though. I made the mistake of half filling the tanks and putting half full bottles back in the box. Once their seals are broken, the bottles leak, even when you think you’ve screwed the lids back on tight. I made a very colorful mess, but to be fair to Brother, it was a case of user error.

Unlike the HP Smart Tank 7001, there’s no inbuilt Bluetooth to make an immediate connection with your smartphone, so the setup procedure takes a little longer. I also found Brother’s ink bottles a little more fiddly to pour than Epson and Canon’s foolproof supertank systems. In short, Brother’s system works just fine.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Performance

The Brother DCP-T780DW worked well right out of the box. The setup procedure involved running out two test sheets to check ink delivery and nozzle alignment, and both were spot on. All my test pages appeared promptly and with no cases of creased paper, smudges or jams and the results varied from okay to great.

Black text on plain white paper looked crisp and legible down to point size two. However, Brother’s dye-based black appears somewhat grey compared to the pigment black that other brands use. It might not look as glossy or bold, but it is consistent and the ink doesn’t smear when you run a finger over the page as it emerges.

Color pages are more impressive thanks to Brother’s bright C/M/Y inks and there’s a great level of detail resolution. Brother launched two tank printers in this series and this higher-specified multifunction model gives significantly sharper prints. That can only be because these print heads are equipped with 840 nozzles, while the cheaper T580 has only 420 nozzles. So while their quoted maximum print resolutions are exactly the same, having double the number of nozzles applying the ink droplets is evidently an advantage.

Scanning single pages on the platen and copying multipage documents with the ADF went without a hitch during my tests and the duplicate pages looked faithful to the originals. There’s no single pass two-side scanning, but nonetheless, it all worked fairly quickly, so I’d recommend this printer for light photocopying duties.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Consumables

Brother is bundling two bottles of black ink plus the three colors in the box, so those five bottles could print up to 5,000 color pages, or 15,000 in black and white. That’s great, but it’s less than HP, Epson, or Canon are offering with their equivalently priced tank printers. Brother’s slightly smaller ink bottles and tanks are the reason for this, but I think the difference is small enough not to be a deal-breaker.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Maintenance

Like all inkjet printers, the Brother DCP-T780DW is likely to dry out and print badly or not at all if left unused for a length of time. The problem is ink clogging the nozzles and the solution is flushing them through with more ink. In a cartridge printer, you’d begrudge that wasted ink, but at least tank printers use affordable ink. This printer has quite versatile maintenance options with a choice of three flushing cycles of varying strength depending how clogged your nozzles are.

Brother DCP-T580DW: Final verdict

The Brother DCP-T780DW is a reasonably well equipped and well made home office all-in-one, with decent all-round print quality to boot. Brother makes lots of cartridge printers like this, but this tank printer runs on cheap bottled ink and that makes it a much better investment.

The design is compact with the four ink reservoirs neatly integrated, while the 20-sheet ADF on top adds surprisingly little height. Having two paper inputs is another advantage, especially as the multipurpose tray at the rear is able to handle more substantial 300gsm card stock.

I found it easy to use, despite the lack of a touchscreen, while the print quality with both documents and photos is above average. And with enough ink included in the price for 20,000 pages, this looks like a fair price. Now that Brother has proved it can make tank printers that work, let’s hope the rest of its inkjet line-up eventually goes refillable so we can consign cartridges to history.

For more options, I've tested and reviewed the best home printers you can get right now.

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Tern Setups is one of the first portable monitors that got me interested in working with multiple displays and not just using my iPad as a secondary display when I was using my MacBook.

I've tested out plenty of the best portable monitors, although, not all of them boast the higher screen specs you'll find with this model. So, I was keen to see how the Tern Setups 16-in 4K OLED portable display measured up - and how it lives up to its eye-catching promise.

Tern Setups 16-inch 4K OLED portable monitor: Unboxing & first impressions

When I got my package from Tern, I opened it up to find the 16-inch monitor, a sleek magnetic stand, USB-C to USB-C Cables, an HDMI cable, a 30W Brick, and a sleek sleeve to carry the display in so it won't get scratched up when not in use. The packaging is super clean and minimal, fitting the entire brand for Tern beautifully.

The panel is super thin, thinner in person than I expected. There is a slightly thicker part at the bottom back of the display, but that's understandable and still would be considered thin in my book. The bezel is tiny, and the ports are easy to access, regardless of whether you are using the stand or using the monitor without the stand. I followed basic guidelines to set the panel to match my MacBook colors perfectly, giving me rich blacks, bright colors, and gorgeous contrast.

Tern Setups 16-inch 4K OLED portable monitor: Design & Build Quality

I'm in a phase of life where I am adding MagSafe to everything; I have a BenQ Laptop Light bar I can mount with Magsafe that I keep adding to places. I love mounting my iPhone to different things with MagSafe, and I'll even mount SSDs (Samsung T7s and such) via MagSafe to the back of laptops to give an easy, on-the-go solution to add storage to notebooks. So, when I saw Tern use a magnet to hold a monitor up, I thought it was genius in every way. The stand feels clever and fun, all while being super easy to use.

Another thing that I was thrilled to see is that the Tern monitor has some key ports built-in that make it super practical. They have USB-A, USB-C, and a full-size HDMI, something I have yet to see on a portable monitor. This means that even if I'm not using a laptop but want to display content, I can use a standard, easy-to-find HDMI cable to connect to most devices that output video these days.

Tern Setups 16-inch 4K OLED portable monitor: In use

I've used this monitor just about everywhere. I've had it in my possession for 139 days as of right now, and in that time, I have taken it on a few trips and many coffee shop runs. However, this has been the perfect "around the studio/house" monitor for my specific workflow. Rather than carrying around a bigger monitor, working without a second monitor, or unpacking my portable monitor in my backpack, I jump to this gorgeous monitor.

It's been the perfect companion for everything from late-night writing sessions (lit up by that BenQ Laptop light bar) to evening light gaming on my iPad or my Nintendo Switch; it's been a fantastic display to help me set up a server Mac Mini that I have and needed to work on, it was a great companion for setting up some Desktop PCs I was testing and more. It has been a portable workhorse that I have been able to rely on for just about everything. This display has become so indispensable that I leave it right where I keep my bag in my studio or other workspaces, ready to break out at any moment.

It's excellent in vertical and horizontal use cases, especially when I use the magnetic stand to raise the display off the desk or table. It's got a super convenient USB-C and USB-A port. However, I would not transfer large files or charge large devices through this, but having quick access for quick file transfer is excellent.

Now, a few notes that make this a spectacular monitor, but with a little bit of room to grow. First, since the cables hang off the base of one side, this panel needs to be perfectly centered with the magnet, or it can tug one way or another, especially if at full height and with a heavier cable.

Secondly, It's a bummer that the passthrough power caps at 40W, but for most people, that won't be a huge downfall, just for those heavy power users. Thirdly, the Magnetic stand is nifty and super cool, but this may get in the way depending on your bag setup. In some of my backpacks, this fit beautifully without any issues.

In others, the way my bag was orientated, there was no good area to put this stand. So, if you are picking one of these up, ensure you have a place in your bag to safely and securely put the stand, and then you'll have no issues.

All in all, this is the most beautiful portable panel that I have tried. It's gorgeous, and since Tern has a handful of different resolutions and feature options, anyone can find what they need regarding portable displays with Tern.

Tern Setups 16-inch 4K OLED portable monitor: Final verdict

The Tern Setups 16-inch 4K OLED portable monitor is the best spec-for-spec, color-accurate portable monitor I have tested. It's beautifully built, high-featured, and tuned for creative and business workflows. Whether you need an easy-to-use display around your house, office, or workspace, or a display you can take on the go in a bag traversing the world, the Tern Setups 4K OLED Portable Monitor is a fantastic option.

Yo-Yo’s Wellness 2+ smart desk presents a unique offering; the ability to control and track your standing desk activity using its companion app, helping you understand and visualize the benefits of using a standing desk.

With its robust build quality, great array of features and customizability option, it’s a contender for our ranking of the best standing desks.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Price & availability

You can find the Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk from online retailers and from the official Yo-yo website. The retail price is currently £732 for the frame only, putting it firmly into premium standing desk territory.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Specs

With fairly premium build quality and materials, the desk can support up to 100kg (including the tabletop, which is a lightweight veneered surface). It’s wonderfully robust; unlike some more affordable models I’ve used there’s little-to-no wobbling or juddering.

The Wellness 2+ ranges in price, starting at £732 for the frame only (if you want to reuse an existing desktop). There are six sizes ranging from extra small (100 x 60cm) for £804 up to £900 for the extra-large (180 x 80cm) tabletop model.

My version came with a free Yo-yo mat and there's free installation, and you can also add Yo-Yo’s Ongo Stool with a £100 discount, to boot. Models with portholes (all sizes barring small and extra small) include plastic grommets, and all models come with a basic up/down switch.

The legs have dual motors and a 3-stage design with a minimum height of 617mm and a maximum height of 1267mm, moving at a rate of 32 mm/sec.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Shipping and unboxing

All Yo-Yo desks come with free installation, which takes 7 - 12 days (check out Yo-Yo’s Zone Map for further insight) or you can expedite the process by installing yourself, meaning you’ll get the desk in just 1-2 days.

It arrives in two boxes, one for the legs and one for the surface and attachments, but the legs come pre-assembled and ready to attach to the tabletop; you’ll want a helping hand to carry the boxes if you’re not particularly strong and opt for the self-installation. Everything came securely packaged, and the team even took the boxes with them when they left.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Assembly

I opted for the free installation as I’m not the strongest office worker in the world; however, I was in the room to observe the process, which was completed by a single builder. It’s definitely a two-person job when it comes to actually upturning the desk if, like me, you’re not built for heavy lifting, but the rest is very easily done following Yo-Yo’s quick and easy instructions. You’ll need your own electric and manual screwdriver, tape measure and spirit level, but the desk does come with an Allen key.

From start to finish, building the Wellness 2+ took around 40 minutes, including some light chatter along the way - a wonderfully quick process expedited significantly by the pre-built legs which you simply unbox, unfold, and attach to the table with the provided brackets. Then, add the feet and any accessories, affix the manual height controls and all that’s left to do is plug it in, flip the table and get it in situ.

Once upright, you can use a spirit level to determine the straightness of the surface, then use the feet to tweak it to perfection; a satisfying process I almost wanted to interrupt and do myself.

The hardest part is making sure the wires aren’t dangling around, if that’s something that will bother you, and I wish there was a bracket over the desk leg motor control power supply as I’ve seen in other models. While the wire that connects to your laptop for app controls does magnetically attach two the metal beam across the middle of the desk’s underside, it’s still prone to sliding off, so I’d recommend investing in some under-desk wire clips if you’re a cable control freak like me.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: First impressions

My immediate thought when I first saw the this smart desk set up in my home office was that, while it’s simple and professional, it’s a wonderfully blank canvas to work from. Personally, I’m not a fan of lighter surfaces on desks, as they’re prone to showing wear and tear far quicker, but fresh out of the box it does look lovely.

Getting myself set up with the app was simple and speedy, though I did have the added benefit of Yo-Yo’s founder Gavin Bradley attending my installation himself and talking me through the process. Still, I could have very easily done it myself.

To connect the desk to the app, you’ll need to plug in the included USB-A cable to your laptop, which requires some thoughtful wiring and desk organisation. You can download the app directly from Yo-Yo’s website, after which you set your desired standing and sitting default heights to be saved in the app.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Design

Simple in looks, the Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk I tested came with silver motorized legs and a light grey surface; not light enough to be marred by grubby fingers, but enough to maintain a neutral aesthetic.

The surface is also available in a white colorway for free, or you can opt for a timber, beech, oak, maple, Nebraska oak or walnut veneer finish for an added £25. While its lightweight nature might cause concern for the longevity of the surface, the reality is you need to keep things as slight as possible to allow for more heavy items on top of the desk. The legs also come in white or black, featuring dual motors and a 3-stage design.

I opted to place a cable management shelf at the rear of the desk, which doesn’t come included in the basic price but is a real boon given there are a few extra wires with this desk to accommodate the necessary USB-A connection with the companion app, and no included bracket to affix over the leg motor connector.

As highlighted in the specs section, this desk comes with the Yo-Yo Mat medium, which is designed to encourage small amounts of motion and also provide some cushioning on harder floors. Clad in black lining and measuring at 77 x 50 x 2cm, it’s a fantastic addition that made a world of difference for me.

The basic controls that come included with the Wellness 2+ are fine, allowing you to move the desk up and down, but you can’t see your selected height nor can you set or toggle defaults. That can be a little frustrating if, for whatever reason, you don’t have a device paired with the desk handy - which did happen to me a few times.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Performance and app

Even as a standalone desk and without considering the app and included mat, the Wellness 2+ is accomplished. It’s responsive, fairly quiet and fast, graduating smoothly through its different height settings to reach your desired setting. While it is, as I say, fairly quiet at a maximum volume of 50dB (which is louder than the advertised 45dB), I have certainly used quieter desks.

It also feels very robust; on my desk, I had a large monitor, laptop stand and several peripherals, all of which felt well-secured thanks to the legs’ smooth transition. Its anti-collision smarts work well too, which genuinely came in very handy when I accidentally switched modes and forgot I’d stashed some boxes under my desk.

I’ve always wanted to try using a standing desk, but my biggest, perennial issue with anything wellness and fitness-related is my rather low commitment to the cause. So, when I was offered the opportunity to review the Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ desk with its companion app and extensive user education, I leaped at the opportunity.

Once you’re set up, you can choose from within the app which setting and height you want to use, as well as what ratio of sitting to standing you’d prefer to target yourself on. Bradley says the optimum setting is 45/45 minutes, which I tried for the first few times I used the desk.

After you’ve finished one session, the app notifies you that it’s time to change position, and with the click of a button, it will rise or descend to the appropriate measure. It’s incredibly satisfying, even after a few weeks, and broadly speaking this did help me build some good standing habits. However, there were a few times I couldn’t exactly transition between positions, such as during an interview or while in the thick of some spreadsheets, but in such situations you can simply snooze the notification.

I loved being able to not only track my time spent standing and sitting, but also the estimated calories burned and how many times I switched throughout the day, which served as really positive reinforcement for my habit-building.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Accessories

I kept my desk fairly light and simple when it came to accessories outside of the aforementioned cable tray, which, as I say, is a must-have in my opinion. This comes at an added cost of £45, but there’s also a smaller version for £36, should you want to keep things simple.

There’s also a selection of add-ons such as metal grommets, a digital display with smart settings, various other cable management accessories, power accessories, monitor arms and more advanced standing mats. You can find more of those in our round-up of the best standing desk mats.

Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk: Final verdict

Overall, I have to say I’ve mostly been splitting hairs when critiquing the Yo-Yo Wellness 2+ smart desk. It’s impressively well-built, performs very well, and its smart features offer a unique benefit that could really help someone trying to habit-build or track their usage. It’s only flaw is being very basic in terms of what’s included, given its price.

I really put the Wellness 2+ through its paces, stacking it high with a full array of weighty peripherals, and it stayed resolute through it all, still moving with the smoothness and responsiveness I’d expect.

I can absolutely see myself using this desk for a long time in my home office, though in retrospect I’d have probably opted for a different surface colorway to make it feel a little less corporate. Still, it’s a brilliant desk that has had a genuine positive impact on my working habits and well-being, and for that alone it’s a real win.

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Planning everyday activities can be hectic, both in corporate and personal settings. Juggling different duties becomes more difficult without proper scheduling and delegation. The best task management apps fulfill this need by providing platforms that make it easy to schedule and stay reminded about tasks.

Superlist is one of the most creative task management apps. It’s a versatile tool designed for both to-do lists, collaboration, and real-time communication. I thoroughly tested this tool to evaluate its features, user-friendliness, customer support, and other vital criteria. Read on to learn what Superlist offers as a task management solution.

Superlist: Plans and pricing

Superlist is a freemium task management app, i.e., it has both free and paid plans. The free plan is more permissive than most freemium task management apps I’ve reviewed. It allows you to add unlimited tasks and notes, and share lists with up to five people. You also have 500 MB of file storage under this plan.

The Pro plan costs $10 per month, unlocking access to more sophisticated features. It includes unlimited private lists, sublists within your existing lists, artificial intelligence (AI) features, third-party integrations, and 25 GB of file storage. The free plan is great, but the Pro plan unlocks access to many more features that I liked.

Superlist also offers a Pro plan for teams, costing $12 per member per month. It provides all features of the Pro plan and unlimited shared lists for a team.

I consider Superlist’s pricing fair, given the features it provides. It costs more than many task management apps I’ve tested, but it provides more advanced features.

Superlist: Features

Superlist is one of the most versatile task management tools I’ve tested. It features an interactive, user-friendly interface that distinguishes it from most of its rivals. Signing up was a seamless process, and I quickly moved to test its features.

I like that new users get on-screen tips to guide them through the interface. The “+ Create New” button is prominently featured at the bottom, and clicking it allows you to create a task.

You can place a task under a new list or a previously created one. Each task will have a unique title and notes to provide context. For example, you can add images to your task notes. Similarly, you can add videos, bullet points, and paragraphs to the notes.

I appreciate that Superlist allows users to add tasks via voice commands, although this feature is only available to Pro subscribers.

You can send a voice note dictating a task and its deadline, and Superlist will automatically add it to your dashboard. It occasionally provided incorrect details during my test, which was expected for an AI-based system still in its early stages of development. Yet, it’s an impressive feature that I enjoyed using.

I also liked the creative feature of turning emails into tasks. This feature works with Gmail, so you’ll need to first connect your Gmail account. Then, you'll mark emails with the "Superlist" label.

Superlist will convert emails with this label into tasks; the email subject line will serve as the task title, and the email body will appear in the task's details. You can also set Superlist to provide an AI-assisted summary of the emails it converts to tasks.

Task management apps always include reminders, and Superlist is no exception. You can set due dates and get reminders. Superlist will send push notifications to your desktop or smartphone or send alerts to your email address.

I’ve discussed the personal features so let’s now focus on the collaborative features. Superlist supports real-time collaboration with an intuitive interface that makes the process seamless and efficient. It features a chat tool that enables colleagues to communicate quickly with one another.

The chat tool felt like using Slack, a popular business communication app, although it lacks some of its features. You can send voice notes to colleagues or create chat groups to pass on relevant information.

As an administrator, you can invite team members to your lists, and they will be able to view their assigned tasks. You’ll control who can create or edit new tasks. If a permitted team member creates a task, everyone will get notified and receive a reminder on the specified date.

Although its collaborative features are designed for corporate teams, Superlist can also be used by friends or families seeking a shared task management app.

Superlist: Interface and in-use

Superlist has a unique interface among its rivals. Yes, it’s user-friendly, but that’s not all. It feels way smoother to navigate than most task management apps I’ve tested. It has a responsive interface with seamless continuity.

You can access Superlist from your web interface. Alternatively, you can download the app on your desktop (for macOS and Windows) or smartphone (for iOS and Android). This widespread compatibility is a main benefit of choosing Superlist.

Superlist: Customer support

Superlist provides detailed user guides in its Help Center. You can check the Help Center to troubleshoot issues you encounter while using the app.

If you need further help, you can contact Superlist’s support team via email. There is no live chat or telephone support, which I didn’t like, especially considering the tool costs $10 per month for individuals and more for teams.

Superlist: The competition

Any.do is the closest Superlist competitor I’d like to highlight. It boasts one of the most responsive interfaces, matching Superlist’s, and offers a wide range of features for both personal and collaborative task management.

Any.do supports voice commands, although indirectly via integration with Apple Siri. It allows you to convert emails directly into tasks, just like Superlist. Yet, it offers broader third-party integrations than Superlist, making it ideal for corporate use.

I prefer Superlist for individual use and Any.do for corporate use, but they can still work interchangeably.

Superlist: Final verdict

Superlist ranks as one of the best task management apps I’ve tested. It’s a relatively young platform, founded in 2020, so it isn’t as popular as many established rivals. However, it’s a hidden gem that I enjoyed using. It has some drawbacks, such as limited customer support, but the pros outweigh the cons.

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In a world where many of the best antivirus tools are just brands run by the same few companies, Malwarebytes is refreshingly different. Despite being informally established way back in 2004, it’s still independent, still run by its founder, Marcin Kleczynski, and still providing effective malware-hunting software for millions of users worldwide.

Malwarebytes Premium Security is a capable antivirus range with phishing protection, identity protection, and (at the top of the range) even a full and unlimited Mullvad-powered VPN (no restrictive ‘200MB a day’ limits here, you can use it as much as you like.) There are apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS and you can try them right now with limited free editions.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Pricing

Malwarebytes Premium Security is available in various flavors, depending where you are in the world.

Premium Security Standard is the full antivirus with browsing protection. It’s priced from $44.99 a year for a one device license, dropping to $78.73 if you sign up for two years. A five device license costs $79.99 for one year, $139.98 for two; a 20-device license costs $229.99 for one year, $402.48 for two (that’s $10.6 per device per year.)

Premium Security Plus adds an unlimited VPN, but is only a little more expensive at $59.99 for a one device, one year license; and $99.99 to protect five devices for one year, or $184.98 for two.

Premium Security Ultimate includes full identity protection with data removal, 3 bureau credit monitoring and $2 million in identity theft insurance. As with similar products, it’s priced significantly higher. Even a single user, one-year license costs $119.99 in year one, and it doubles on renewal to $239.99.

If you’ll use the VPN, then these look like reasonable prices. Norton 360 Standard has antivirus, a full VPN and one or two extra features (password manager, 2GB cloud backup), but although it looks cheap at $39.99 for a one year, three device license, it jumps to $94.99 on renewal. Premium Security Standard can protect five devices for a similar price.

If you’re unsure, Malwarebytes also has a limited free version. This doesn’t include real-time protection; it detects and removes existing threats, but can’t protect you from new attacks. But it’s still an easy way to sample the app and get a free for how Malwarebytes Premium might work for you.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: App design

Malwarebytes Premium Security has a simple and straightforward design. While many security suites expect you to decipher cryptic icons and browse through panel after panel after panel to find what you need, Premium Security displays all its essentials up-front. Even total security newbies will figure out the basics at a glance.

There’s a Scan button to, well, launch an antivirus scan, for instance. The VPN panel has your selected location and a Connect button. Real-Time Protection status is displayed in a reassuring green, and although there are some complex settings, you won’t see them unless you go looking.

Having captions for almost every option means the dashboard has a text-heavy look, and it’s not as visually stylish as some of the competition. But it’s also less intimidating and much easier to use, and that’s what matters most.

We still found a few tasks that were a little awkward. When Malwarebytes incorrectly identified a safe file as malicious, for instance, we went into Quarantine, chose the file and hit Restore. But because there was no ‘Restore and never detect this file in future’ option, Malwarebytes restored the file, then immediately detected it as a threat and quarantined it again. We had to manually add the file’s folder to Malwarebytes’ ‘Allow List’ before we could restore it properly.

There were technical issues, too. Antivirus needs to protect itself from malware, but we found it was theoretically possible for an attacker to remove Malwarebytes’ filter drivers. We’re not marking Premium Security down for this because it didn’t seem to affect detection, but it’s an unnecessary potential vulnerability that we don’t see with the best antivirus.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Antivirus scanning

Malwarebytes didn’t launch a full antivirus scan on launch, so we clicked the Scan button to manually run one of our own. First-time antivirus scans can sometimes take hours as an app crawls every corner of your device, but Malwarebytes Premium Security takes a lighter approach and scans the most commonly infected areas only. This worked well, with the scan completely in only 13 minutes, but still finding all our test malicious files.

A Scan Scheduler enables automatically running future scans without getting in your way. Set a start date, a frequency (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, once or on reboot), and when a scan is due and your device is idle, Malwarebytes pops up to run its checks. We would like a few more controls (many antivirus have an option to postpone scans when your device is on battery), but, overall it’s a flexible scheduler which makes it easy to scans for threats.

Malwarebytes Premium Security works well with Explorer. You can check files, folders or drives directly from the right-click menu, and have a verdict in a few seconds. Well, normally: the app doesn’t handle simultaneous scans, so if there’s already a system scan running in the background (or you just haven’t closed the report window from a previous scan), you can check anything else until it’s finished. But this isn’t unusual, and Malwarebytes does at least display a big notification as a warning.

We spotted one potential scanning issue. If Malwarebytes tries and fails to scan a password-protected zip, it doesn’t display any warning: it just tells you it’s scanned the file and everything’s fine. If you’ve accidentally included malware in that zip, you’ll assume it’s safe, and if you send it to a colleague then they might do the same. That’s a recipe for trouble.

Bitdefender handles this much better. If a Bitdefender app detects a password-protected archive, it asks you for the password so it can check the file properly. And if you don’t know the password or the file otherwise can’t be scanned, it displays a warning, so it’s clear that you’ve not been given a completely clean bill of health. That’s a much safer approach, and we’d like to see Malwarebytes do the same.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Independent lab results

Malwarebytes isn’t tested by most of the independent antivirus labs, making it more difficult to compare with the big name competition, but the company does appear in a handful of reports.

The Malwarebytes website proudly points to its AVLab ‘Product of the Year’ award, but this isn’t quite as impressive as it sounds. ‘Top Product’ award doesn’t mean ‘better than all other products’; any provider gets it if they appear in three tests in a year and block at least 99% of threats each time. Nine vendors were awarded’ Product of the Year’ in 2024 alone.

Malwarebytes does better at MRG Effitas, where Malwarebytes Mobile Security and its business product, ThreatDown, blocked all threats in their respective Android 360 Programme and 360 Assessment tests. That’s good to know, but it’s not enough data to calculate a position for Malwarebytes in our overall Malware Protection chart.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Malware protection

Lab results are important, but we also run plenty of our own tests. These began by connecting a USB key with 50x known malware samples. Premium Security didn’t immediately scan the drive, but when we tried to open a file, it detected it as a threat, then scanned the rest of the drive and detected the others.

We would like an option to scan removable drives when they’re connected, but Malwarebytes’ scan-on-access approach is faster, and the app did a good job of protecting us from known threats.

Next, we launched a custom ransomware simulator on our review laptop. An antivirus can’t detect this from the file signature alone because we’ve never released it into the wild, making the simulator a great test of behavior monitoring.

The results were disappointing: Malwarebytes Premium Security watched but did nothing as our simulator encrypted thousands of user documents. We don’t read too much into that - Malwarebytes detected every real-world ransomware sample at MRG Effitas, so it’s clearly working well on the tests that matter - but most antivirus apps detect and block our ransomware immediately, and we’d be a little happier if Malwarebytes did the same.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Anti-phishing

Malwarebytes Premium Security includes what the website calls ‘Robust scam protection’, where the app ‘shuts down robocalls, scam texts, phishing attempts, and dangerous decoy websites.’

To get a feel for Malwarebytes’ effectiveness, we first compiled and tried to access 50 of the very latest phishing sites. The results were disappointing, with Malwarebytes blocking a poor 16% (the best web protection tools stop 70-90% of threats.)

Fortunately, Malwarebytes has a second layer of protection in its BrowserGuard browser extension. We installed this on Chrome, ran the test again and it made a big difference, with the two layers now blocking 62% of our test malicious links.

That’s good news, although we still prefer anti-phishing tools to block threats at the system level. BrowserGuard protects all the top browsers - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, there’s even a Telegram beta - but it can’t shield smaller browsers or any of your other apps.

Next, we tried to access 50 malware-hosting links. Malwarebytes performed much, much better here, with Premium Security alone (no need for BrowserGuard) blocking 94% at the URL level. The remaining files reached our hard drive without detection, but were spotted and blocked on launch.

Overall, Malwarebytes does a reasonable job of protecting users from online threats. We would like to see less reliance on the BrowserGuard extension, though, and other antivirus providers typically do a much better job of blocking phishing sites.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Unlimited VPN

Malwarebytes Premium Security Plus (the middle of Premium Security’s three plans has a very valuable extra in an unlimited VPN. This encrypts your traffic when you connect to public Wi-Fi, ensuring snoopers and malicious hotspots can’t spy on what you’re doing or direct you to fake websites. It allows you to change your IP address to make it seem like you’re in another country, maybe allowing you to access streaming content or other websites that are normally blocked.

Malwarebytes’ VPN is essentially Mullvad underneath, with the same network and locations. It’s not quite as good as buying Mullvad direct, because Malwarebytes’ apps don’t have quite as many VPN features and the company can’t offer the same level of specialist VPN support. But it’s good news overall because Mullvad is fast, powerful, and has a great reputation for privacy.

The VPN has a decent-sized network of 87 locations spread across 49 countries. It’s strong in Europe and North America, with 19 locations in the US alone. There’s less coverage elsewhere, but Malwarebytes still manages 10 locations in Asia, 4 in South America, 2 in Africa, and it covers all the key countries we expect.

Malwarebytes VPN is easy to use. A panel displays the VPN status (on or off) and the currently selected location. Tap Change and you can choose a new country, or tapping Connect activates the VPN in a few seconds.

There are lots of features underneath, especially for an antivirus app VPN (they’re usually basic.) Auto-connect tells the VPN to automatically activate when the app starts or you connect to public Wi-Fi; a kill switch blocks your internet if the VPN drops; split tunneling allows you to choose apps which won’t use the VPN; enabling Multi-Hop VPN gives you extra security at the expense of a little speed, and the list goes on.

Malwarebytes misses out some useful settings (you can’t choose a VPN protocol, for instance presumably because it’s trying not to overload consumers with too many technical options. We checked , but overall it looks more capable than the average security suite VPN. But how does it perform in real-world testing? We wanted to find out.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: VPN Performance

We tested Malwarebytes VPN by running multiple tests across several top speed-testing sites and platforms, including SpeedTest.net’s website and command line tool, Measurement Labs and Cloudflare.

The results were inconsistent, though always acceptable. Median speeds across sessions ranged from an excellent high of 950Mbps (as good as we see from any provider), to a low of 398Mbps (a little below average, but more than enough to browse or watch the highest resolution of streams.)

Malwarebytes VPN includes a kill switch to protect your traffic. It’s, well, a little inconvenient to use. Most kill switches only block your internet if the VPN drops accidentally, but Malwarebytes’ is always active. You can’t use the internet at all unless the VPN is connected, or you keep manually turning the kill switch off and on again (like we said: inconvenient.)

Malwarebytes is based on Mullvad VPN, and although that’s great for privacy, it’s much less impressive at unblocking streaming sites in other countries. In our last tests, it got us into BBC iPlayer, the UK’s ITV and Channel 4, and Australia’s 9 Now, but failed with Netflix, US Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus.

This is no great surprise - security suite VPNs are never as capable as the best stand-alone VPNs - but, still, Malwarebytes VPN is better than most of the antivirus-related competition. If you only need the VPN basics then it’s a valuable extra for the suite.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Identity Protection

Malwarebytes Premium Security doesn’t include its full identity theft protection as standard, but there is one bonus feature. A ‘digital footprint’ tool scans previous data breaches for your email address and reports on anything it finds.

This starts by Premium Security prompting for your email address. The search box warns that entering the address automatically gives permission for Malwarebytes to send you ‘product updates and security tips’, which doesn’t seem entirely fair. If you’ve bought the product already, why should Malwarebytes expect you to accept more marketing emails before you can even use one of its features?

We entered and verified our email anyway, hit Scan, and waited a few seconds for the results.

These began with a list of the breaches where our email appeared. There were an impressive 67, including - oops - a 2016 breach when Malwarebytes’ own forum was compromised.

Every antivirus ‘dark web scanner’ can do that, but Malwarebytes goes further. Rather than force us to wade through all 67 breaches, it gives us separate tabs to instantly see our exposed accounts, passwords or personal information.

These might relate to breaches from long ago, but they’re still important. Scroll down the Passwords tab and, if you see a password you’re still using, that’s an important warning: hackers could try it with different platforms to compromise those accounts.

The Personal Information section is more worrying. We found some of the breaches contained our address and a landline phone number. We can’t do much (okay, anything) about that, but it’s still good to know.

US users get one other big plus: Malwarebytes also identifies any breaches containing your SSN (Social Security Number), which could be misused to claim benefits, access credit or commit fraud.

Most antivirus apps have some kind of dark web scanner, but these usually have even less features than free websites like haveibeenpwned.com. Malwarebytes’ identity scanner leaves these trailing in its digital dust, by finding significantly more details and making them much, much easier to access. It’s a very welcome feature which adds real value to Malwarebytes Premium Security.

Malwarebytes Premium Security: Final verdict

Malwarebytes Premium Security is an unusual antivirus range. It’s missing a lot of features compared to the high-end competition : there’s no password manager, parental controls, webcam hijacking protection, secure file deletion and more. But that also makes it more lightweight, simpler and cheaper, and Premium Security Plus and Ultimate do have a very valuable extra in their unlimited VPN.

Malwarebytes’ core malware protection is strong, too, especially if you can add an extra layer in its BrowserGuard extension. If you’re a Malwarebytes fan and you only need the security basics, it might be worth a try, but everyone else will get better protection elsewhere. Bitdefender and Norton 360 have more features, and Avast One has a great antivirus engine and a limited 5GB-a-week VPN for free.

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Whether it’s a shopping list, a work activity, school schedules, or other crucial information, we frequently need to be reminded about things. Reminder apps make this simple for everyone.

Apple, the company behind the iPhone, iPad, and Mac PC lineups, offers an intuitive reminder app for device owners. You can use this app for free instead of paying for an alternative.

I tested the Apple Reminders app to help you decide if it’s the right companion to avoid forgetting crucial information. Read on to learn its core features, pros & cons, and how it fares against competitors.

Apple Reminders: Plans and pricing

The Reminders app is free for Apple device owners, which is a main benefit. You don’t have to pay extra to use it on your iPhone or iPad; it’s pre-installed, and you can use it immediately.

Compare this to paying $5 to $15 monthly for reminder apps. Apple Reminders saves you considerable money if you’re looking for a simple to-do list system.

Apple Reminders: Features

Apple Reminders is a versatile tool you can access from a web browser or mobile app. I enjoyed its simple flow and intuitiveness during my test. Creating a reminder is as simple as clicking the “+” button. Then, you can fill in the details of the reminder and choose the specific date and time.

Every reminder you create is added to a reminder list, enabling you to organize them into different categories. For instance, you can have separate reminder lists for work and personal activities.

Seamless syncing is a major benefit of using Apple Reminders. With your iCloud enabled, any reminder you create can automatically sync across all your devices. For example, you can create a reminder on your desktop and receive the alarm on your smartphone. This flexibility enables your reminders to follow you wherever you go, whether at home with your smartphone or at work with your PC.

You can easily delete or change the details of a previously created reminder. For example, you can change the date and time of your reminder or change the title altogether. Any change immediately syncs across all your iCloud-connected devices, so you shouldn’t worry about that.

A creative feature I like is the ability to set reminders for specific locations. For example, you can choose to be notified about something when you arrive at a particular location, such as a meeting reminder when you arrive at your workplace. Note that this feature requires location services to be enabled on your iPhone or iPad.

Another innovative feature is the ability to share your reminder lists with others. You can share reminder lists with other iCloud users, such as colleagues at your office or family members. Every user can create a new reminder or modify existing ones. Everyone will receive notifications about any updates to the reminder list. This feature fosters personal and work-related collaboration and keeps everyone on the same page.

We’re talking about an Apple product, so Siri integration is expected. You can set reminders by giving voice commands to Siri, e.g., “Hey Siri, remind me about [task] at [time] on [date].” Siri will immediately confirm your reminder, and you can view it in the Reminders app. This feature differentiates Apple Reminders from many competitors.

Apple Reminders also differentiates itself by enabling users to create ‘smart’ lists. You can receive suggestions when creating reminders, often based on previous reminders you’ve created. For instance, if you’ve previously created reminders for “weekly office stand-ups,” you’ll receive similar suggestions when adding new reminders.

You can filter your reminders by tags, time, date, location, and other factors. Reminders can be recurring, e.g., monthly at a specific date and time. Apple Reminders lets you effectively create to-do lists and keep track of crucial tasks.

Apple Reminders: Interface and in-use

Apple Reminders’ seamless interface stood out during my test. It’s one of the best-designed to-do list apps I’ve tested, and I don’t say that lightly. It has the typical modern, responsive interface you’ll find on Apple apps.

All elements are arranged neatly on one page. You can quickly add a reminder by clicking on the “+ New Reminder” button and filling in the details, including the title, notes, date, time, location, priority, and list under which you want the reminder to fall.

Likewise, you can easily add and differentiate a new list from other lists using a unique color. Then, you can share the list with other iCloud users by sending an invitation to their email addresses.

Apple Reminders is accessible from a web browser or mobile app. Both platforms have similar interfaces; the web interface is exactly like the mobile interface transposed onto a web browser. Thanks to the intuitive interface, I experienced no issues navigating Apple Reminders. An average user can easily understand it at first glance.

Apple Reminders: Customer Support

Apple provides detailed user guides about its Reminders app. You can also ask questions on the thriving Apple Community Support forum and get answers from other users or Apple staff. I didn’t experience issues in this criterion.

Apple Reminders: The Competition

I’d like to highlight Google Tasks as the main competitor. It’s a free to-do app with similar features to Apple Reminders and a user-friendly interface.

Although I preferred Apple Reminders’ seamless interface and collaborative features, Google Tasks offers an advantage. It’s compatible with iOS and Android, unlike Apple Reminders, which is compatible only with iOS. Hence, if you use an Android smartphone, Google Tasks is the preferred option.

Apple Reminders: Final Verdict

Apple Reminders is a simple, intuitive to-do list app I highly recommend. It lets you keep track of essential activities and plan your schedules effectively. The main drawback is the lack of an Android app, but it fulfills its purpose well.

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