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Want a super-simple photo book service to order as a gift? I’ve tested one that might be ideal for you

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Papier photo book review: specs Layouts 22 Cover options Softback Die Cut | Hardback | Foiled Hardback | Fabric Paper options Gloss Sizes Landscape (2 options) | Square (3 options) | Portrait (1 option) App No Sustainable practice FSC-certified Standard delivery 2 business days (Image credit: Future) Papier photo book: review Papier's photo books are an affordable way to bring together your favorite snaps, whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or want to log your latest holiday. They’re available in a wide array of sizes, from a nifty 6.5 x 6.5 inches (16.5 x 16.5cm) to a whopping 12 x 9.4 inches (30.6 x 23.9cm). Papier also offers a good array of cover options, including those with gold foil or die-cut windows showing a photo inside. So what’s it like to use the service to design a photo book? Well, when using Papier to try to recreate TechRadar’s predefined photo book template, I quickly ran into t...

I tested the Paessler PRTG Network Monitor - see what I thought of it

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PRTG Network Monitor is a mature workhorse in our best network monitoring tools roundup. Paessler's flagship product offers comprehensive visibility across networks, servers, and applications through its signature sensor-based approach. The platform monitors everything from bandwidth usage to hardware health metrics in real-time. TechRadar reviewers spend several weeks researching each major IT platform in the market. We've found PRTG particularly appealing for mid-sized organizations seeking robust monitoring without enterprise complexity. While LogicMonitor remains our pick for the best network monitoring tool of 2025, thanks to its AI-powered automation suite for IT workflows, PRTG offers compelling value for teams prioritizing quick deployment and comprehensive device support. Paessler: Pricing Plan Starting price (paid annually) What's included PRTG 500 $179/month 500 sensors, monitor ~50 devices, basic support PRTG 1000 $325/month ...

Network Solutions website builder review

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Network Solutions website builder delivers a no-frills approach to creating business websites. While it may not compete with the best website builders of 2025 , it works for small businesses looking for simplicity. The platform clearly prioritizes ease of use over advanced functionality. Techradar reviewers have spent thousands of hours testing 140+ website builders. We've found that while Network Solutions meets basic needs, it falls short of modern expectations. For users who need more robust features, Wix remains our pick for the best website builder in 2025. Still, Network Solutions' website building tool works well for straightforward business sites. You won't find cutting-edge design tools here. But you will get reliable hosting, AI tools, decent performance, and 150+ user-friendly templates. Network Solutions: 2-minute review Network Solutions website builder targets small businesses wanting quick online presence. The platform delivers on its core promise: simp...

BigCommerce review

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BigCommerce is a leading ecommerce platform designed to help you create, launch, and grow your online store—no coding needed. Our team at Techradar has spent thousands of hours testing over 140 website builders, so we know what makes a platform stand out. For anyone wanting to weigh their options, don’t miss our expert guides to the  best website builders  and the  best ecommerce platforms . We’ve seen BigCommerce land high on both lists, offering rich commerce features for ambitious stores. Still, if pure website building is your focus, our top pick for 2025 is Wix. See our latest  Wix review  to find out why it’s the best all-round builder for most people. Put simply: BigCommerce excels at advanced store management. But, it’s not the most user-friendly if you crave simple design tweaks or unlimited styling options. BigCommerce: 2-minute review BigCommerce is a heavyweight in the ecommerce world. Its platform blends flexible store management with built-in ...

The Philips Hue Play Wall Washer transformed my home cinema setup, and it makes a perfect wake-up light, too

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Philips Hue Play Wall Washer: two-minute review When I first set eyes on the Philips Hue Play Wall Washer, I saw it as a more advanced alternative to the Philips Hue Play Light Bars , which are designed to sit on either side of your TV and add ambience to your home entertainment setup. The Wall Washer can certainly do that – and with more atmospheric results thanks to its wider projection area – but it can do a lot more, too. Like the Light Bar, the Wall Washer is a discreet-looking device that's designed to be positioned with its light source shining against a wall, rather than into the room, producing a diffuse glow that (as the name suggests) washes your room with color. However, unlike the Play Light Bar, which can only show one color at a time, each Wall Washer contains three lights, stacked vertically, which overlap to form a smooth gradient. As the video below shows, the three lights can also dim and brighten independently to create shimmering effects, which is a nice fe...