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Ask a random person that works with documents on a regular basis what they are looking for in the ideal PDF editor , and you’re likely going to get a different response each time. The reality is that this corner of the software market is quite developed, with multiple different solutions aimed at different user categories. Simple or complicated, light or heavy – there are editors for every choice out there, and it can take a while to compare them and figure out what works best for you. ApowerPDF is a tool that tries to strike a reasonable middle ground between the two ends, offering a good number of features without overloading the user with anything too complex. It does a good job at basic PDF editing, and can work well for everyday use. However, if you’re concerned about getting the best value for your money, you should definitely explore this market in more detail, as there are other solutions which might be more suitable for you. You can purchase ApowerPDF as a monthly or...

The popularity of the PDF format has resulted in lots of different applications for PDF documents, and as a result, a wide variety of tools to work on them. Some PDF editors are very simple, offering little more than basic conversion features and perhaps some highlighting and other minor edits. Others are much more powerful, rivaling office suites in their editing capabilities. Finding a good PDF editor starts with identifying your own needs. PDFelement lies somewhere in the middle between the two ends of the spectrum. While it’s not as powerful as some of the leading applications on this market, it’s not just a simple PDF editor either. It comes with various features that can be useful to a wide range of users, and can allow you to do some interesting things with your documents. However, it does suffer from having a higher price than most other tools in its class. There are two paid plans available for PDFelement and Wondershare also offers a free trial so you can test the ...

One-minute review Parental controls on devices are nothing new, but if you want to take things a bit further than that, you can invest in the Gryphon AX router to really control your family’s internet access . This sleek looking device is the latest offering from Gryphon, and like its previous models comes with a whole host of parental controls baked into the router, so that no matter what device connects to your network, you can ensure that your other devices and family members are kept safe. The Gryphon AX is a mesh router , so you can pair two of them together to blanket Wi-Fi across your home. Given than just one unit can cover a space of 3,000 sq ft, it’s a remarkable system to use that pretty much eliminates any dead zones in your home. Its minimalistic look also makes it easy to hide in plain sight, and with no antennae sticking out or bright flashing lights, the Gryphon AX easily blends into any environment it’s setup in. Security is the Gryphon AX’s number one priority, an...

One-minute review The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max pushes the streaming stick form factor to its apex, offering faster performance and support for the latest Wi-Fi standards.  That said, while a lot of work has clearly been done under the hood, the user interface for Amazon’s latest streamer remains the same as previous years, and focuses broadly on Amazon’s key streaming service, Amazon Prime Video. That last bit makes it a great streaming stick for Amazon Prime members, but a rather lousy one if you don’t want to shell out for Amazon’s all-in-one subscription service.  The good news is that video streaming is only half of what a Fire Stick can do. It’s also able to keep track of your smart home devices and supports Amazon’s Luna game streaming service – making it a great rival to Google’s excellent Chromecast with Google TV .  TikTok is now available on Amazon's Fire Sticks , too, if scrolling through endless dance content is your thing. It’s not absolutely flawles...

With Intel having delivered a new Thunderbolt 4 chipset, we’re seeing many companies embracing that platform to make docking stations with the latest technology. But, the differences between Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are subtle, and the best aspect of the upgrade might be future USB 4.0 compatibility. With several similarly specified Thunderbolt 4 Docks on the market, how does the Sonnet Echo 11 compare? This dock can deliver up to 90 watts to charge a laptop connected to it (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Price, availability and value The Echo 11 is currently available directly from the makers for $319.99, and we found it through a UK online reseller Scan for £360. Typical European pricing is closer to €400. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Design Docking stations these days have boiled down to aluminium tubes that hold electronics, and saying much more about them is embuing their exteriors with more consideration than they truly deserve. We’d go as far as to say t...

Hex Technical Backpack two minute review We imagine the Hex Technical Backpack is the kind of bag that Jason Bourne would carry traipsing around Europe: lightweight, comfortable for long stretches, and there's a pocket for just about everything you'll need to stay off the grid – at least for a little while anyway. Features & Specs Size (H x D x W): 19.5 x 4.75 x 11.5 ins (495.3 x 120.65 x 292.1 mm) Capacity:  17.5L Color options:  Black, Glacial Camo, Gunmetal Woven Laptop size:  Up to 16-inch laptop Material:  Anti-bacterial, 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon Features:  Padded, faux fur laptop compartment with magnetic closure, separate tablet compartment, anti-microbial fabric, wireless power top pocket, molded EVA padded back panel The capacity of the Hex Technical is just 17.5L, which is fairly small compared to its peers. It looks like a standard-sized backpack until you open it up and go to fill it with a bunch of laptops like we did when we...

One-minute review De’Longhi is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to coffee makers, after releasing its first home coffee machine in 1990.  The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo is one of the brand's latest models of bean-to-cup coffee makers from the home appliance brand. This machine is designed for serious coffee drinkers who want to enjoy barista-worthy drinks at the touch of a button (or two). There’s a built-in steam wand that quickly heats milk and the Magnifica Evo can also brew two coffees at one time. This machine is big, though, and it’s certainly not the model for you if you’re short on space and need something compact. The Evo’s coffee bean storage is at the top of the machine so you’ll need to make sure you can access that if you’re thinking of storing this under wall-mounted cabinets. JUMP TO De’Longhi Magnifica Evo price and availability Design Performance Should I buy? One of the biggest benefits of using this machine is that you have plenty of co...

The advantage of using an online service is that it’s not only automatically cross platform, but you can also log on from any machine and carry on working with your design. There is one proviso to Homestyler though: it will only run best on Google Chrome . Microsoft Edge doesn’t seem to have any conflicts with it, however it will advise Firefox users to use Chrome “to ensure a smoother design experience”, but if you want to, it will still allow you to login and work. Safari’s a different matter though: that browser isn’t supported “at this moment”. Homestyler is available with a subscription or with a one-off fee (Image credit: Homestyler) Plans and pricing Now that we’ve got this out of the way, let’s take a look at what you get for your money. Rendering images is as easy as repositioning the camera and clicking on ‘Render’ (Image credit: Homestyler) The good news is, there’s a free plan called Basic . The limitations are to do with the renders of your design. F...