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The full list of nominees for the Bafta Film Awards 2025
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.

Why is frustration growing at Arteta's Arsenal?
As Arsenal prepare to host Tottenham in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at why frustration is beginning to grow at the club.

Britain's Burrage falls short against Gauff
Britain's Jodie Burrage gives a good account of herself but is beaten in straight sets by Coco Gauff in the Australian Open second round.

LA under new wind warning as wildfire death toll increases
Gusts are expected to kick up again early on Wednesday - as a 25th death is confirmed in the US disaster.

South Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls
They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

Dell vs. HP: Which laptop brand is better?
Dell and HP are two of the biggest laptop brands for good reason. They both make plenty of great PCs, and whether you’re buying a laptop for school, work, gaming, everyday productivity, or all of the above, you’ll find lots of good machines from both brands. Seriously, no brand is best in all situations! That’s what we’ve seen throughout our laptop reviews. The best brand for you depends on what you’re looking for, the type of laptop you’re buying, and the prices you can afford — and the right laptop sale could change the whole calculus. You’ll find a mix of both Dell and HP laptops, plus laptops from many other manufacturers, on our best laptop lists here at PCWorld. But there’s a lot to be said for comparing these brands. So, let’s take a closer look. Dell vs. HP laptop product ranges Both Dell and HP offer a wide range of different laptops for different needs, from budget picks to premium stunners. Dell offers a variety of laptop lineups, including the premium XPS laptop line as well as Latitude and Inspiron laptops for business and consumer use. There’s also the Precision line of workstation-class laptops. HP rebranded its laptop lineup in May 2024. Now, it offers OmniBook laptops for consumers and ProBook and EliteBook laptops for business use. You’ll still find older HP laptops with names like Spectre, Dragonfly, and Envy, but HP’s forward naming scheme is greatly simplified. For gaming laptops, Dell offers models under both the higher-end Alienware brand as well as its more bargain-priced G series machines. HP offers gaming laptops under the more premium Omen line as well as the more value-priced Victus branding. Dell laptops are usually more configurable Dell laptops tend to be more configurable than HP laptops at the point of sale — at least if you’re buying on Dell’s online store. You’ll often find a much wider variety of options and upgrades, including CPU, RAM, GPU, storage, and other hardware components. This doesn’t matter if you’re buying a prebuilt laptop, of course, nor does it matter if you’d rather grab sales on Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, etc. But if you’re buying straight from the manufacturer, there’s no doubt that Dell’s store is more flexible than HP’s online store. Dell vs. HP laptops for productivity If you’re shopping for a consumer or business productivity laptop for work, school, or personal use, then rest assured that both Dell and HP offer a wide range of great options. Whether you’re looking for a Copilot+ PC with special AI features, or a thin-and-light laptop that gets excellent battery life, or a value workstation that provides great performance, both Dell and HP deliver. Both manufacturers offer machines fitted with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm chips — you’re spoiled for choice here. For productivity, Dell offers XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude laptops. The differences between them in a nutshell: XPSes are traditionally flagship, premium, thin-and-light laptops; Inspirons tend to be more all-rounders; and Latitudes tend to be lighter and longer lasting on a single charge. Dell’s Precision laptops are high-performance mobile workstations. HP, on the other hand, has simplified its offerings into the OmniBook line for consumers and EliteBook and ProBook lines for businesses. You’ll still see older Spectre, Envy, and Dragonfly machines floating around, too. HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14Josh Hendrickson / IDG Each manufacturer offers a wide range of laptops under these names, making it difficult to compare. For example, if you want a 2-in-1 laptop with a 360-degree hinge, we love the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (at Best Buy) and the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (at Best Buy). Dell Inspiron 14 PlusMark Knapp / IDG For a classic clamshell laptop experience, we like the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (at Best Buy) and give it high scores. But I was also impressed with the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (at Best Buy) when I went hands-on with it. Dell vs. HP laptops for businesses For business users, Dell offers a wide range of Inspiron and Latitude laptops aimed at business use while HP offers a large number of ProBook and EliteBook laptops as well. With a wide variety of prices and hardware configurations, it’s hard to pass judgement on either laptop manufacturer as a whole in this area. However, it’s worth noting that neither Dell nor HP are considered as premium in the business laptop space as Lenovo’s range of high-end ThinkPad business laptops, which tend to offer better keyboards and other high-end touches — at a higher-end price, of course. When shopping, be sure to compare laptop to laptop. Neither laptop manufacturer has the best entry in every category, and the winner may vary from year to year and model to model. Dell vs. HP laptops for gaming For premium gaming laptops, Dell offers Alienware-branded laptops while HP offers Omen-branded laptops. I’ve used both Alienware and Omen laptops. Both tend to have premium build quality with lots of metal in their laptop chassis. Some people may even say that Alienware laptops have better build quality than Omen laptops on the whole, but I’m not sure that’s true these days. Based on my hands-on experience, Alienware and Omen laptops with similar hardware at similar price points are pretty comparable. That said, Alienware does tend to offer more expensive and higher-end options that Omen laptops usually can’t match. For example, you can get a massive 18-incher like the Dell Alienware m18 R2 (at Best Buy) while Omen tops out at 17 inches with the HP Omen 17 (at Best Buy). High-end Alienware machines like the Dell Alienware x16 R2 (at Best Buy) offer premium features like a mechanical keyboard and shockingly-good-for-a-laptop speakers. I was impressed by some of this laptop’s touches. And keeping with Dell’s configurability, it’s easier to find an Alienware machine with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics or upgrade a laptop to an Intel Core i9 CPU if you want to go all-out. Dell Alienware x16 R2Chris Hoffman / IDG HP’s Omen line tends to have a larger number of more compact and portability-focused options. I enjoyed my time with the HP Omen Transcend 14 (at Best Buy), which prioritizes portability over raw power. Alienware doesn’t currently offer a 14-inch gaming laptop, as the older Dell Alienware x14 is out of stock on Dell’s online store and hasn’t been updated in a few years. HP Omen Transcend 14Mattias Inghe / IDG Overall, Alienware is focused on larger and higher-end gaming machines. If money was no object and I was looking at both Alienware and Omen machines, I’d lean towards high-end Alienware machines. But at the “mid-range premium” price point for gaming laptops, both HP Omen and Dell Alienware offer many competitive options. No laptop is perfect, of course, and every machine has its downsides. When comparing gaming laptops, it’s more important to compare laptop to laptop, looking for reviews of the specific machines you’re interested in. That’s what it will come down to. Dell vs. HP for budget gaming laptops For more budget-focused gaming laptops, Dell offers its G series laptops while HP offers its Victus line of laptops. Compared to each manufacturer’s premium offerings, these laptops use more plastic and less metal. The designs also aren’t as “gamer-focused” with fewer LEDs and less RGB bling. They may have other trade-offs like shorter-than-usual battery life and a mediocre keyboard, too. Dell G15Matthew Smith / IDG Still, we’ve given machines like the Dell G15 (at Best Buy) and HP Victus 15 (at Best Buy) solid ratings here at PCWorld. These two delivered strong gaming performance at a good price in our hands-on tests — and that’s exactly what you’d want from budget gaming laptops like these. HP Victus 15Ryan Whitwam / IDG Again, it will come down to the difference between each individual laptop. And sales may muddle things further, possibly making a more premium Alienware or Omen laptop a better deal to snatch. Dell vs. HP for Chromebooks When it comes to Chromebooks, HP offers a wider range of options as of this writing. HP offers the mid-range HP Chromebook Plus (at Best Buy) with an Intel Core i3 processor, which provides a higher-quality experience if you plan on using your Chromebook as your main laptop. Dell has a smaller selection of Chromebooks with low-power CPUs aimed at schools — no Chromebook Plus options here. However, for schools looking for the least expensive possible machines, Dell’s budget-focused Chromebooks are pretty good for their prices. Dell vs. HP: Which laptop brand is best? Both Dell and HP are solid laptop manufacturers that make a variety of good laptops, and both are good choices for your next laptop. Neither manufacturer consistently bests the other in our laptop reviews. Each has lots of different products though, so take care when shopping. Look at reviews and comparisons for specific laptop models rather than particular brands or product lines. We’ve given high scores and low scores to both, so neither brand is a sure-fire winner. Still feel like you need some guidance? Dive straight into our recommendations for the best Chromebooks, best laptops under $500, best gaming laptops, and today’s best laptop deals!

BBC hopes new Match of the Day hosting team is a winning formation
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche
Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented".

SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
Two landers owned by US and Japanese companies to carry out separate tests on the Moon's surface.

Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up
The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

Andy Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".

New Match of the Day presenters announced
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be the new Match of the Day presenters, the BBC has announced.

Should you buy Microsoft Office 2024 or subscribe to Microsoft 365?
Individuals or companies who want to use the latest version of Office are faced with the choice of whether to buy a license in the form of Microsoft Office 2024 or take out a subscription for Microsoft 365. A subscription gives you access to the latest Microsoft 365 apps. These are ultimately the same programs as in Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook — with additional services and functions. In this article, we look at the most important differences. Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office LTSC (Long Time Services Channel) 2024 are aimed at different target groups and usage scenarios. Microsoft 365 is based on a subscription model and continuously offers new functions through regular updates. It integrates AI-supported automation, real-time collaboration, and comprehensive security and compliance features. However, the subscription model also supports offline scenarios and therefore enables use without a constant internet connection, just like Office 2024. In contrast, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is aimed at users who require a long-term service solution — for example, in regulated environments or on devices without a connection to the outside world. This version offers new functions such as improved meeting creation and search options in Outlook as well as additional Excel functions and optimized performance. However, unlike Microsoft 365, Office LTSC does not receive regular feature updates and requires a one-off purchase instead of a subscription. The choice between the two options therefore depends on individual requirements and the preferred licensing model. View Microsoft 365 on Amazon Buy or subscribe: Which is better? If you buy Microsoft Office 2024, you have to pay once and can use the product for as long as you want. Although support for Office 2024 ends on October 9, 2029, this does not mean that the programs will no longer work. Microsoft will no longer release updates from this date, but the programs can be used indefinitely. The cost of Office 2024 Home is $149. In some cases, you can get it a little cheaper, for example if you buy OEM versions. If you subscribe to Microsoft 365 as a private individual, you have to expect costs of around $70 per year as an individual or just under $100 per year for a family license. When you book Microsoft 365 Family, you can install the Office apps on up to six PCs and six different people can work with them. What’s more, Microsoft regularly integrates new functions into the Microsoft 365 apps. However, only Microsoft 365 subscribers benefit from these new features. The conventional Office 2024 editions do not receive any updates, only security updates. If a new major version of Office is released, such as Office 2027, you will have to buy it again. Microsoft does not offer an update. With Microsoft 365, you always use the latest version of Microsoft Office at no extra cost when a new major version is released. Microsoft 365 is more than just Office Apart from the obvious differences, the monthly payment, and the new functions, Microsoft 365 offers subscribers a lot more. First, you can also work with the mobile apps on your smartphone and tablet and read, write, edit, and save documents. This is particularly interesting for users who travel a lot, especially for updating documents. Foundry However, the biggest and most important difference compared to a conventional Office 2024 licence is the cloud storage in OneDrive that is available to you as a subscriber. You can store up to 1TB of data in OneDrive and access the cloud storage directly from the Office apps. With Microsoft 365 Family, that’s a total of 6TB of storage space in the cloud. If you don’t need the cloud storage, it rarely makes sense to use Microsoft 365. If you don’t want to store your data in the cloud, the Microsoft 365 subscription makes little sense. Of course, you don’t have to use the data storage only with Office; you can store any data in the cloud. You can access the data with the OneDrive clients for Windows, Linux, macOS, the web browser, and the apps for iOS and Android, or directly from Office 2024 programs. And of course also from the Microsoft 365 apps. In other words, if you don’t need this level of cloud storage, it’s better to buy Office 2024. If you’re not sure whether you need the functions, you can also test Microsoft 365 for a month before deciding on a subscription. The main advantage of cloud storage is that you can access the latest versions of your documents from anywhere and a hardware failure does not lead to data loss. However, cloud storage is no substitute for data backup. Although you can use the recycle bin in Microsoft 365 and also work with versions of documents, an additional backup offline or in another cloud service still makes sense. Installation of Microsoft 365 apps Of course, you don’t need permanent access to the internet with Microsoft 365. You install the apps on your PC, just like the offline version of Office 2024. You can download the latest installation files from the Office portal at any time. If you save the documents in OneDrive, you can activate offline access and also work offline. The client synchronizes automatically the next time you connect to the internet. Conclusion: Microsoft Office 2024 or Microsoft 365: Which is better? The choice between Microsoft Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 depends largely on individual requirements and usage habits. Microsoft Office 2024 is particularly suitable for users who prefer to make a one-off payment and rely on long-term use without regular updates. This version is mainly suitable for environments without internet access or highly regulated areas in which cloud services do not play a role. Anyone who only needs basic functions and does not value additional features or cloud storage will find a suitable solution here. View Microsoft Office 2024 at the PCWorld Software Store Microsoft 365, on the other hand, is aimed at users who appreciate continuous updates and new functions. It also offers extensive cloud storage options with OneDrive, seamless integration of mobile devices, and a strong focus on collaboration and flexibility. The subscription is particularly useful for users who regularly work on multiple devices, want to access their documents on the go or require modern automation and security functions. If you want to benefit from these advantages, it is better to opt for Microsoft 365. View Microsoft 365 at Amazon This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.