Latest Gadgets How-To
- 09 October 2013
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How-Tos: What is NFC? How NFC works and what it does
Your phone may or may not have a feature called 'NFC'. But what is NFC, and for what is it used? We explain all in our bluffer's guide to NFC.
- 04 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to take a screenshot on Android phones
Here's where we show you how to take a screenshot on any Android phone, including the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, HTC One, Xperia Z/Z1 and many more. Keep reading to find out how to take a screen shot on an Android smartphone.
- 01 October 2013
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How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster
Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
- 10 September 2013
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How-Tos: Watch Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch
Apple is expected to announced the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C tonight and here's how you can get live coverage.
- 01 August 2013
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How-Tos: How do I get Sky Now TV?
Sky Now TV gives you internet streaming access to Sky Sports and Sky Movies so here’s everything you need to know about Now TV.
- 30 July 2013
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How-Tos: Restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings
If you've got a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, perhaps a Nokia Lumia, HTC or Samsung, you might want to reset it. So here's how to restore a Windows Phone 8 smartphone to factory settings.
- 18 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to save Google Maps offline
If you don't have internet access but need to find your way around town here's a great tip for downloading and using offline Google Maps on your iPhone, iPad or Android.
- 28 May 2013
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How-Tos: Flash drive is 'write-protected'
Here's how to resolve problems with a SanDisk Cruzer Blade flash drive.
- 27 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to get better-than-CD quality with DSD
As the CD is about to turn 30, we long for what could have been. We review the latest digital audio hardware and music playback software to see what's possible when Direct Stream Digital is liberated by PCs and USB cables.
- 22 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to get an iPhone out of recovery mode
Sometimes, when an update or restore goes wrong, your iPhone or iPad is no longer recognised by iTunes and may continually restart, never showing the Home screen. Here's how to get your iOS device into and out of recovery mode.
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How-Tos: How to: Home energy-saving tips
The best energy-saving tips to save you money and help save the planet: cut electricity and heating bills.
- 21 May 2013
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How-Tos: How to factory reset on an iPhone or iPad
If you're selling your iPhone or iPad, you'll want to wipe it clean of all your stuff, including email, photos, contacts plus all your apps and logins for Facebook, eBay and more. We explain how to reset your iOS device to factory settings. Updated: 21st May 2013
- 29 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to change your PC name in Windows
A step by step guide on how to rename your Windows PC, laptop or tablet.
- 26 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to set up mobile internet on Android
Here's our step by step guide on how to set up mobile internet data on an Android smartphone or tablet.
- 22 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to change App Store on iPhone to UK
What do you do if the App Store on your iPhone thinks you are in a different country? We show you how to change the App Store on your iPhone to the UK. It's really easy when you know how.
- 15 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to delete or remove Windows 8 apps for PC, laptop and tablet
If you're running Windows 8 then you'll have no doubt tried out a few Modern UI apps. Not all of them are worth keeping so here's how to delete Windows 8 apps you don't like.
- 10 April 2013
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How-Tos: How to use a BlackBerry as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
Quickly and easily set up your BlackBerry smartphone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
- 19 March 2013
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How-Tos: How to update Android apps
So you've got loads of apps downloaded and installed on your Android smartphone or tablet but can't see how to update them. Find out in our how to update Android apps guide.
- 11 March 2013
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How-Tos: How to watch Samsung Galaxy S4 launch live
Join us for live coverage of Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy S4 smartphone launch on 14 March.
- 22 February 2013
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How-Tos: Publish an eBook with images and protect your copyright
Our Helproom Editor explains how to publish an eBook, and how to make sure your digital book's content is not pirated.
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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Apple iPad 5 release date, price and specs rumours
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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hubiC 1.1.12.128
Get 25GB free online backup space
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FXiTe 0.92
A capable programmer's editor (but you might like it, too)
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Bitdefender TrafficLight for Firefox 0.2.10
Protect yourself from phishing sites, malware and more
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Bitdefender TrafficLight for Chrome 0.2.14
Protect yourself from phishing sites, malware and more
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IPNetInfo 1.50
Discover everything there is to know about a particular IP address