An e-reader is a great, portable way to carry around scores of books to get stuck into, which could help bookworms make a dent in the reading pile. That could be welcome given only three percent of Brits say they can maintain focus for more than an hour before they are interrupted by a digital device, according to new research from Amazon.

To combat that, Amazon has this week made two brand new models of Kindle Scribe available for purchase in the UK, devices that are indeed digital, but are designed to keep readers focused on their books and notes thanks to the included stylus.

Capable though these Kindles are, they sit towards the top of the e-reader range, which means they have quite high prices.

The Amazon Kindle Scribe (newest generation), as it is confusingly named, is an update to the Kindle Scribe from 2024, which itself replaced the 2022 version.

It has an expansive 11-inch monochrome E Ink screen (about the same size as an iPad) with a redesign that ditches the older asymmetrical look for a uniform border. It can be used to read Kindle books of course, but also comes with Amazon’s pen stylus so users can scribble notes in the margins of those books, as well as create digital notebooks for work or personal use.

There’s a huge week of football ahead with both Scotland and England getting their World Cup campaigns underway. First up, Scotland takes on Haiti tomorrow, June 14, and then England faces Croatia on Wednesday. If you’re now getting in the mood for some big match action, then make sure you check your TV today and avoid making some common mistakes.

According to the team at Hisense, there are some pretty easy errors that can affect the viewing experience when tuning into games from home. There are also some settings to check to make sure the image quality is at its best for the games.

“One of the most common mistakes people make when watching television, not just football, is leaving their TV in the same picture mode regardless of what they’re watching,” Tom Lord, TV Manager at Hisense explained.

“Different types of content benefit from different settings. Sport is particularly demanding because of the speed of movement on screen, and using the correct viewing mode can significantly improve the overall experience. Whilst many newer televisions now include AI-powered technology that can automatically analyse what’s being displayed and optimise picture settings accordingly. However, for viewers without these features, manually selecting the appropriate picture mode can make a noticeable difference.”

Along with checking the screen mode, there are some other things to watch out for. These include turning on certain motion settings – such as AI Smooth Motion and Motion Smoothing – which can reduce blur and make visuals appear more silky smooth.

Another good idea is to adjust the TV’s contrast to 80-90 percent. Hisense reckons this will distinguish players better in shaded areas on the pitch. Hisense also says it’s a good idea to tweak the brightness as well and always aim for around 50 percent, especially on LED TVs.

Picture settings aren’t the only factor that can impact match-day viewing; screen placement is also important. Positioning your television correctly helps minimise screen glare and ensures everyone can see the full screen clearly.

Finally, check the sound settings. Technologies such as Dolby Atmos and DTS can also help create a more immersive, multi-dimensional sound experience that places viewers at the centre of the action.

It’s worth trying all of these tips even if your TV is made by rival firms such as Sony, Samsung, LG or JVC.

If you use a PC powered by Windows, you definitely need to head straight to your settings and download the very latest update from Microsoft. The US technology giant has just released its Patch Tuesday security updates, and it’s one of the biggest ever. In fact, this upgrade fixes a total of 206 flaws, with 32 of them being given a “critical” rating. If that wasn’t bad enough, a further three of these bugs are thought to be “zero-day” flaws, which means hackers already know about them and could attack PC owners in the future.

One of these issues is so serious that it could even allow cybercriminals to gain full control of a compromised system, putting personal data at risk. Another could allow an attacker with physical access to bypass BitLocker Device Encryption and gain access to encrypted data.

By installing the latest updates, devices will be protected from any attacks, which is why it’s vital to check settings without delay.

“This month’s Patch Tuesday fixes 206 security flaws in Microsoft software, making it the biggest Patch Tuesday release ever,” the security experts at Malwarebytes explained.

“The update includes 32 critical vulnerabilities, as well as three publicly disclosed zero-days. “Microsoft classifies these as zero-days because information about the vulnerabilities became public before patches were available.

“None are known to have been actively exploited by attackers.”

To check if your PC is ready for this vital upgrade, simply head to your settings and go to Windows Update.

Then check for any impending updates from Microsoft. If updates are found, they’ll start downloading automatically. Once complete, you’ll see a button that says Install or Restart now.

It’s then vital to follow that command and let your device reboot, as once things are fully updated, you’ll be protected from future issues.

“The huge number of fixed vulnerabilities makes this the largest Patch Tuesday since Microsoft launched the program in October 2003,” Malwarebytes added.

“The company introduced the monthly update schedule after the Blaster worm caused disruption in the early days of Windows.”