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How to back up your data for free
Here's how you can back up your important data for free, whether it resides on a PC, laptop, tablet or phone
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How to add your Android phone to Windows 11 File Explorer
If you want to avoid using USB cables to transfer photos or files between your phone and PC, you need the Link to Windows app. Here's how to use it
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Air fryer cooking: The 5 best tips and tricks
Just got an air fryer? Try these tricks to make the most of it. You'll improve your cooking and make cleanup easier
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How to watch Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl early in the US
The next Aardman film releases in January in the US. However, we've found a method that allows anyone in the world to catch it when it first airs in the UK
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How to set up a new Android tablet
If you've just bought your new Android tablet and want to make sure it's fully up and running, here's a guide to setting it up
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How to track Santa on Christmas Eve
Santa and his reindeer are delivering presents once again. Here's how you can keep tabs on his progress around the world
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How to make your phone vibrate
Learn how to make your phone vibrate for calls, messages, and notifications on both iPhone and Android
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Watch Santa this Christmas as the ISS passes over
To make Christmas even more magical for the little ones, see if you can spot the International Space Station passing over the UK on Christmas morning
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How to watch Fury vs Usyk for (almost) free
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury's rematch is one of the biggest fights of 2024, and you can use this hack to watch that'll cost less than a cup of coffee
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How to watch The Polar Express
The Polar Express is a Christmas classic that follows a magical journey to the North Pole – find out where to stream, rent or buy the film in the UK and US
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The Game Awards kicks off tonight – here’s how to watch live
Here's how to watch The Game Awards from anywhere in the world, as well as all of the nominees and confirmed trailers for 2025 releases
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How to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for free
Ready for Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic this festive season? There are loads of ways to watch E.T. in the UK and US, including without paying
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Kraven the Hunter tickets are rolling out now in the US and UK
Another Spider-Man foe gets a standalone film. Here's how to buy tickets for Kraven the Hunter, led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe
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Don't miss the Black Friday deals you want with this Alexa trick
If you use an Alexa device and shop at Amazon, you'll want to know about this useful way to keep track of deals that are important to you
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Pixel 9 tips and tricks: 9 ways to get the most out of your phone
Whether you've got the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your Google phone
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How to stop Google from using your data for ads
Google monitors which apps you download on your phone to give you personalised recommendations. Here's how to stop it from having access
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How to test your Wi-Fi speed
If you want to troubleshoot problems or simply find out what Wi-Fi speeds you get around your home, here's how to do it
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Can you screenshot a flip phone cover screen?
Most people know how to take a screenshot on a regular phone, but what if you want to capture what's on that small external screen?
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iPhone 16 tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your 16 or 16 Pro
Apple's iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are brimming with power and an expanded feature set – here's how to make the most of them
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How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error
Getting a green screen when opening WhatsApp messages? Here's how to fix it.
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How to spot a fake WhatsApp account
Anyone contacting a company via WhatsApp should make sure that it is not a fake account. This is how it works.
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How to boost your phone signal
If the phone signal is poor in and around your home, here are five things you can try to solve the problem
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How to check if a file contains a virus
We explain how to quickly check if a file is safe to open or install on your computer
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How to check if a link is safe
Received a link in an email, text message or via WhatsApp? Here’s how to find out if it’s dangerous or not
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How to benchmark & speed test an Android phone
See how your Android phone compares to others with these performance testing apps
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Are you being spied on via WhatsApp? Here's how to find out and fix it
Do you have the feeling that someone is spying on your chats? Here's how to find out and how to stop it happening
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How to block spam calls on Android
If you often receive unwanted calls, here's how to get rid of spam on your Android phone
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How to see a Wi-Fi password on Android
Learn how to view saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android devices with a step-by-step guide
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How to access SD card on Android
Having trouble tracking down files on the SD card in your Android smartphone? Follow these steps to quickly access the content on your expandable storage
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Venom: The Last Dance tickets are rolling out now in the US and UK
Eddie Brock's journey is coming to an end. Here's how to buy tickets for Venom: The Last Dance, starring Tom Hardy, in the US and UK
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How to sell a phone
Here are the best places online to compare mobile prices and sell your old or unwanted phone to someone who wants it
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The best alternatives to tumble dryers, Martin Lewis' "demon appliance"
We've got advice on the best energy-saving, clothes-drying alternatives and tips on getting the most from your tumble dryer when you need to use it
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Jamie and Claire are coming home in trailer for Outlander season 7 part 2
Outlander season 7 will return this November with part 2. Here's when and where to watch the new episodes in the US and UK
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How to watch the Terrifier films for free in the US and the UK
Many horrors fans are revisiting Terrifier and Terrifier 2, now the third film is dominating cinemas. Fortunately, you don't have to pay to watch them
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Instagram's new Spotify feature will save you a lot of time and hassle
The latest update to Instagram and Spotify makes saving songs from your feed easier than ever – here's how to do it
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Avoid annoying YouTube ads with this amazingly simple hack
Are you sick of ads on YouTube? We've found a fortunate glitch that works without an ad blocker or any other tools, straight from your web browser
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7 questions to ask yourself before getting a dumb phone
If you're feeling overwhelmed by technology and are thinking about buying a so-called dumb phone, here are some things to consider before you go for it
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How to get your deleted photos back on Android
Deleting photos on your mobile phone doesn't have to be a disaster. Here's how to rescue them – if you use Google Photos
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Tickets for Wicked are rolling out now in the US
Don't miss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande starring as Elphaba and Galinda. Here's when to book tickets for Wicked in the US and the UK
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How to add MagSafe and Qi2 to Android phones
Although no Android phones have official support for Qi2 charging, you can add this functionality yourself. Here's how to do it
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Master your Android phone with these 20 tips and tricks
Whether you want to make your phone faster, improve stability or get better battery life, there's a useful Android tweak for you
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How to restart your phone
Learn how to restart your iPhone or Android device easily to fix common issues like app crashes, slow performance, and connectivity problems
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How to use your phone as a mobile hotspot
Using your smartphone as a mobile hotspot is a powerful way to stay connected wherever you are. Here's how to do it
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Why is my phone not ringing?
If your phone doesn't make a sound when someone calls you, go through these possible causes and try out our solutions to fix it
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How to watch the iPhone 16 launch event live
Apple's most anticipating event of the year is happening today, with the upcoming iPhone 16 series set to take centre stage, and you can watch along live
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How to tell if you've been blocked on Android
If your messages and calls aren't reaching someone, they may have blocked your number. Here's how to find out if your Android phone is on the naughty list.
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Students can use this 3-step hack for cheap, healthy meals
If you're ready for student life, but don't know where to start when it comes to cooking for yourself, try these tips
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How to watch the US Open tennis live
The end of the summer for tennis fans is marked by the US Open. Here's how to watch the 2024 tournament in the US and the UK
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