About Gavin Phillips
Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.
Introduction of Tinder Gold Makes Finding "The One" Simple
Tinder makes dating easy, but you have to play by their rules. If only it could be easier. Well, Tinder Gold gives you an extra edge in the dating game. Here's how.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Release Date Confirmed
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update finally has a release date, but what will be included in the next big update? Let's take a look.
Microsoft Mixer Create App Arrives to Rival Amazon Twitch
Game streaming is increasing in popularity. Can Microsoft grab a slice of the action with their new Mixer Create app for iOS and Android? Let's take a look.
The Ultimate Guide to Your PC: Everything You Wanted to Know -- and More
While your PC's technical specs change, its function remains the same. In this guide, we're going to set out exactly what each component does, why it does it, and why that is important.
The 5 Best Free Mobile VPN Solutions
Many people use a VPN at home and at work. But what about mobile devices? Let's look at some of the best free mobile VPN solutions on offer for Android and iOS.
How Fake Virtual VPN Servers Are Destroying Your Privacy
What if your VPN didn't really connect you to a server in a "safe" country? What if, instead, some of those servers were actually elsewhere? Wonder no more: it's happening now.
Why Your Crypto Coin Is Not as Secure as You Think
Bitcoin continues to hit new highs. Cryptocurrency newcomer Ethereum threatens to explode into its own bubble. Interest in blockchain, mining, and cryptocurrency is at an all-time high. So why are cryptocurrency enthusiasts under threat?
What URL Domain Extensions Stand For and Why They Are Needed
There's a lot more to the internet that just .com, .org, and .net sites. The world of top-level domains exploded a few years ago. But what is a TLD? Let's find out.
Really Private Browsing: An Unofficial User’s Guide to Tor
Tor provides truly anonymous and untraceable browsing and messaging, as well as access to the so called “Deep Web”. Tor can’t plausibly be broken by any organization on the planet.
Is Your School Taking Your Child's Privacy Seriously?
When your children head to school you're probably not focusing on safeguarding their online identity and personal data. In the age of educational technology, are schools capable of protecting your child's identity?
How Does Malware Get Into Your Smartphone?
Why do malware purveyors want to infect your smartphone with an infected app, and how does malware get into a mobile app in the first place?
Why a Digital Inheritance Vault Can Protect Your Online Data
Just like a will that allows your heirs to inherit your assets, you should consider the ownership of your digital assets too. Use a digital inheritance vault to protect your digital assets.
The Best Way to Organize Your Massive Steam Library
Is your Steam library overflowing with games that you'll never play. If you've got more games than you know what to do with, this free tool will help you get them under control.
Is Your Smart Home at Risk From Internet of Things Vulnerabilities?
Is the Internet of Things safe? You would hope so, but a recent study has highlighted that security concerns raised several years ago have yet to be addressed. You smart home could be at risk.
Who Owns Your Data When You Are Dead?
The ownership of data at the moment of death is a modern question. Whose hands does it fall into? Who has rights and who can stake a claim?
How to Check If You're Harboring the Pinkslipbot Malware
The QakBot/Pinkslipbot banking Trojan is harvesting banking credentials, and can linger and act as a control server -- long after a security product stops its original purpose. Are you infected?
Is Patching Your Computers Really the Safest Option?
Patching is secure. It will keep your system safe. But there are certain ways of doing it that ensure you don't make a bad situation worse.
Here's Why You Should Simply Give In to Google
There aren't many areas where Google isn't involved. Even as privacy advocates have serious concerns about Google, it makes life a little bit easier and productive.