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How to watch The Open 2019: TV and online
Golf’s oldest major returns to Northern Ireland. Here’s how to watch the action
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How to set up parental controls on Amazon Echo
Enable parental controls on Alexa to make her child friendly.
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How to reset a router
Here's how to reset a broadband router and – if necessary – restore the original settings and passwords
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How to fix common Amazon Echo problems
How to stop Alexa ignoring you, find smart devices, play Spotify and more on Amazon Echo
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How to fix Fitbit notifications
If you can’t get notifications on your Fitbit from your phone then here’s how to fix it
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How to watch The Twilight Zone in the UK
Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone reboot is out now in the US – but how can you watch from the UK?
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How to set up video news broadcasts on Google Nest Hub
Configure Google Nest Hub to show you as well as tell you the news
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How to change Ambient mode on Google Nest Hub
Switch between Google photos, curated art and a clock face when Google Nest Hub is in standby mode
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How to Factory Reset Google Nest Hub
We explain how to reset Google Nest Hub and start setup afresh
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How to Set Up Google Nest Hub
Google Nest Hub is a little more complicated to set up than other Google Home devices
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LIVE: Google I/O 2019 – Pixel 3a, 3a XL, Nest Hub Max & Android Q
Android Q should see a public beta today at Google I/O, but Google also has new hardware to announce – here's how to watch live
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How to use an Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is easy to use, but here's how to get it working on your TV
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How to install a wireless networking card
Install your wireless networking card in just a few minutes.
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How to use Miracast in Windows 10
Beam Windows to the big screen, or beam to your Windows PC with Miracast
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How to watch TV on your laptop or PC
You can watch live TV as well as on-demand shows on your laptop, phone and other devices
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How to add Alexa to almost any speaker (with the Echo Input)
You can get Alexa on most speakers with an Echo Input or Echo Dot
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How to put ebooks on an Amazon Kindle
Don't be limited by the books in the Kindle store. Here's how to put (almost) any ebook on your Kindle
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How to Find your Wi-Fi Password
Having trouble getting online? Here's how to track down the Wi-Fi password
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How to find a printer’s IP address
Dealing with the different printer protocols of Macs and Windows PCs
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How to port forward and make games and apps work
If a PC, Xbox or PS4 game won't work properly online, here's how to open and forward ports to fix it
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Live: Xiaomi UK Launch Live Stream
Xiaomi enters the UK market today – click here to watch the live stream
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How to buy a movie online: rent, buy or subscribe?
Building a movie collection online saves space and is usually more convenient for viewing, but is there a hidden danger?
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Why doesn’t my phone connect to Bluetooth devices?
When Bluetooth doesn't work, here's what to do
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How to find 4K HDR content on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video supports 4K UHD and HDR, but it can be hard to find
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How to Make Free Phone Calls in the UK or Abroad
Use Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime and others to make free phone calls anywhere in the world
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How to fix slow internet on one PC
We show you how to fix it when the internet is slow just on one computer
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How to get the best picture from your TV
Adjusting a few settings will give your TV's quality a boost. We explain what to do.
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How to watch Fury vs Seferi comeback fight live on TV
It's Tyson Fury's first fight since beating Klitschko in 2015
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How to rewatch WWDC 2018 Event stream
Apple's WWDC 2018 will see a host of new products, and you can follow the action live
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How to tell who is using your Wi-Fi
Here's how to stop strangers logging on to your home Wi-Fi network
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How to monitor traffic from an IP address
Monitor and analyse network traffic from your own IP or others
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How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10
If you don't want to use Windows 10's voice assistant, we show you how to turn off Cortana
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How to give Alexa multiple requests
We show you how to carry a conversation with Alexa without using the wake word.
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How to Make Free Phone Calls on Google Home
Google Home and Google Home Mini now allow you to make free phone calls in the UK
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How to delete Amazon Echo voice data
Alexa keeps a saved record of all your requests in the cloud. We give you a simple guide on how to delete them.
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How to identify music with Google Assistant
Following on from the likes of Shazam and Google Now, the Google Assistant app can identify songs just by listening to them
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The easy way to create ‘Actions’ for Google Assistant
Want Google Assistant to multitask when given a single command? It's easier than you think
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How to fix missing default gateway address
Troubleshooting tips that will help you fix a computer that won't connect to the internet
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How to add items to Tesco basket with Google Home
Taking you one step closer to completely pain-free food shopping
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