How to turn a Windows 10 laptop into a Chromebook By Henry Winchester published 9 October 25 I’ll show you how to wipe your Windows 10 laptop and install Google’s free, lightweight, and versatile ChromeOS Flex.
How to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet By Tom Bedford last updated 30 September 24 If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.
How to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone By Tom Bedford published 9 November 24 We break down how to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone.
Quick! Disable these Android features to boost your battery life By Tom Bedford published 11 June 25 I've selected a slew of tweaks you can do to get more battery life out of your Android phone.
How to transfer data from Android to Android By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 24 July 24 Learn how to transfer your data from Android to Android so you can move to a new phone without losing anything
I shot and edited this photo with my Samsung Galaxy Ultra and Adobe Lightroom Mobile – here's how you can get pro results with just your phone By James Abbott published 23 February 25 We explain how to get professional-looking photos entirely using your phone, from the camera app to editor.
How to upgrade to a smart display: take your smart home to the next level By Cat Ellis published 26 June 25 Mobile apps and speakers are fine when you're starting out, but as your smart home grows, it's time to think bigger.
Everything you need to know to set up your smart home By Alistair Charlton published 24 June 24 Our guide to everything you can do with a fully-connected smart home
The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch By Alistair Charlton last updated 24 June 24 Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
How to optimize your phone for games so you can thrash noobs and be the GOAT By Emma Street published 25 July 24 Unlock your phone's full gaming potential with this step-by-step guide.
How to check if your phone supports eSIM By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 4 February 25 eSIM adoption is growing rapidly and increasingly creeping into mid-range and low-end smartphones. Within the next decade, expect common smartphones to start having eSIMs.
How to secure your home with smart tech By Chris Price published 30 December 24 Thanks to the latest smart security devices, monitoring your property both inside and out is now easier and cheaper than ever before.
How to use your smart lights as wake-up lights By David Nield published 26 June 24 Make your mornings just a little bit more bearable by having your lights come on slowly, on a schedule.
How to use Apple Intelligence's most underrated feature: Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode By John-Anthony Disotto published 28 October 24 How to use Apple Intelligence's Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode in iOS 18.1
How to watch the iPhone 16 launch event By James Rogerson last updated 10 September 24 We saw a host of new Apple products on September 9 and a lot of AI, so here's how to re-watch the Apple "Glowtime" event.
How to get water out of a phone, and hopefully save it from oblivion By Emma Street published 18 August 24 Give your phone the best chance of rescue after getting submerged with our easy-to-follow guide.
How to set up and use Alexa sound detection: soothe crying babies, barking dogs and noisy snorers By Alistair Charlton published 28 June 24 Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
How to dispose of an inflated phone battery By Jamie Richards published 10 October 24 Swollen phone batteries can be dangerous; here's how to dispose of them safely.
How to root an Android phone By Andrew Williams last updated 10 October 24 Rooting your Android phone unlocks new apps, software and features. Here's how to do it.
How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker By David Nield last updated 26 June 24 Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.
How to create and edit stacks of widgets on your Android phone's home screen By Emma Street published 28 July 24 Set up your home screen with a curated stack of handy tools.
Every tap, every message – how to stop your smartphone spying on you By Stuart Burns published 31 January 25 Smartphones spying on us isn't anything new – but how deep does it go, and how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
Automix is the Apple Music feature that made me love listening to music on my iPhone again By Graham Barlow published 17 September 25 AutoMix comes as an upgrade to Apple Music as part of the new iOS 26 update, and it sounds great.
I’m a power bank nerd and here are the airline rules you need to know By Lindsay Handmer published 21 August 25 Here’s everything you need to know about the latest airline rules, capacity limits, and smart tips for traveling safely with power banks.
This Samsung Galaxy S24 AI feature lets you generate infinite new wallpapers – here's how to use it By Alex Walker-Todd published 9 February 24 AI generated wallpapers are one of the most eye-catching new AI features on the Galaxy S24 series. We show you how to get the most out of it.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch live By James Rogerson published 9 May 25 The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is landing on May 12 – or May 13 in some parts of the world. Here's how to watch the launch.
Simplify and declutter any Android phone with Easy mode By Emma Street published 26 July 24 How to enable Easy mode on Samsung and simplify any Android device to make it more accessible.
I made a cheap bird feeder camera using a Blink Mini and window feeder – and the quality surprised me By Lauren Scott published 15 June 24 Make your own bird feeder camera with a Blink Mini, window feeder and some tasty seed
How to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC using Phone Link By Thomas Deehan published 9 August 25 Want to connect your Windows PC/laptop and Android phone? Here's what you need to know.
7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did By Josephine Watson last updated 9 July 25 There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.