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Driver Genius 22 Platinum

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If you’re assigned the task of keeping several computers up to date, you should know how challenging it is to ensure they’re running the latest drivers at all times. Driver Genius 22 Platinum is a driver updater software suite that automatically scans your computer and tells you which drivers you should update.  BVRP, a French software company, is the manufacturer of the software. It uses the Avanquest name for many of its products. We’ll review the software based on specific criteria, including pricing, customer support, compatibility, features, and user-friendliness. You have your choice between the Professional Edition and the Platinum Edition of Driver Genius 22 (Image credit: Avanquest Software) Plans and pricing Avanquest Driver Genius 22 is available in three versions. The first version is a time-limited free trial that excludes some full software features such as driver backups and restores. Driver Genius 22 Professional Edition is the second version, cost...

The Batman

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How do you reinvent Batman? With an illustrious 80-year history – comprising comics, films, TV shows, and video games – under the legendary vigilante’s utility belt, it’s a question that individuals in multiple creative industries have grappled with. The Batman is arguably feeling more pressure than its movie predecessors when it comes to answering that query. The iconic superhero’s latest cinematic reboot is his third reimagining in less than 20 years – a situation that could certainly lead to audience fatigue for the character. Add in the initial divisive fan reception to Robert Pattinson’s casting as Batman/Bruce Wayne, the movie’s lack of R-rated content , and its pandemic-induced delay, and The Batman could’ve been a disaster waiting to happen. Unlike the criminals that Batman hunts, though, viewers can put their fears over the Caped Crusader’s next big-screen adventure aside. The Batman is a gripping, tension-filled, and pleasingly measured take on the Dark Knight that juggl...

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review

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Two-minute review Of the three members of Samsung’s 2022 flagship line, the Galaxy S22 Plus feels like the one that most people will forget about. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the one that’s easy to recommend: it’s small enough to fit comfortably in your hand, and has a low price that won’t immediately alienate buyers. And then there’s the S22 Ultra with its high price but its S Pen stylus, premium design and plentiful rear cameras which will interest those looking for a super-powerful handset. Jump to... (Image credit: Future) Price and availability Design Display Camera Performance and specs Battery life Should I buy it? Between those two phones, it’s harder to get excited for the Galaxy S22 Plus, the awkward middle child in Samsung’s 2022 family. It mostly has the same specs as the S22, and a similar design, but with a bigger screen and battery. Oh, and its price is a significant step up, too. Like Samsung’s other S22 mobiles, the Galaxy S22 Plus remains one ...

NordicTrack Commercial 2950

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Two-minute review   The NordicTrack Commercial 2950 treadmill is a serious rival to the Peloton Tread with its huge screen, immersive running experience and awesome virtual content. It’s big and expensive, but if you have the space and budget, then you won’t regret buying this well made and feature-rich treadmill.  It has a powerful but quiet 4.25 CHP motor that effortlessly supports a high incline of 15% and decline of -3%. The inbuilt shock absorbing system creates a springy, bouncy surface to walk or run on. The crisp 22” HD touchscreen really shines – it helps create that studio vibe and lets you switch off from the world as you follow one of the 17,000 on-demand or live iFit classes, where instructors can auto-adjust your incline and speed depending on the workout (though you can override this if you prefer). With two big fans, Bluetooth connectivity for the speakers and a sturdy design, the NordicTrack Commercial 2950 treadmill offers a really immersive running exp...

Peloton Tread

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Two-minute review  The Peloton Tread is a high-tech, smart running machine from the people behind the Peloton Bike and Bike+, the US brand that kickstarted the home gym industry into upping its game with higher-tech products featuring bigger touchscreens, better apps and a wider range of virtual classes. You need to sign up to the Peloton app ($39 / £39 / AU$59 per month for the All-Access Membership, required to operate the Tread) to access the virtual content, but that gives you the chance to take daily live classes as well as try thousands of on-demand workouts. There is a digital-only subscription available for just $12.99 / £12.99 / AU$16.99, but this streams classes to a separate device (like your phone or tablet) rather than to your machine.  The Peloton Tread is easy to use and has intuitive controls. It’s operated using an incline wheel on the left handrail and a speed one on the right, which means you can change the intensity of your run without getting distracted...

Realme GT 2 Pro

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We’ve seen plenty of noteworthy mobile announcements emerge from this year’s MWC (Mobile World Congress) trade show, but Realme’s official unveiling of the GT 2 Pro ranks among the most significant. Not only does the handset mark another exciting release from this fast-growing mid-range mobile brand, but it more importantly represents Realme’s next step towards disrupting the mainstream market. The premium sibling to the Realme GT 2 , the GT 2 Pro is, by and large, intended to rival premium flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S22 , Oppo Find X4 and OnePlus 10 Pro , while maintaining the relative affordability that has established Realme as a major mobile player in recent years, particularly in China.  Thankfully, our first impressions are good. The GT 2 Pro is an impressively feature-packed device for the price, with a powerful processor, vivid display and unique camera set-up offering users a genuinely competitive alternative to the more expensive flagship options out there. W...