PC & Mobile Tutorials & How-Tos

apple pay cash
Posted by Melissa Holt on January 19, 2018

How to Transfer Apple Pay Cash to a Bank Account

MacBook battery life boost tips
Posted by Victoria Woollaston on January 18, 2018

How to give your MacBook battery life a boost

Text bomb iPhone and Mac message bug
Posted by Alex Lee on January 18, 2018

Apple confirms fix for the “text bomb” ChaiOS message bug is coming next week

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 release date, price and specs rumours and news
Posted by Evan Gower on January 18, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 release date, price and specs: Handset could be the first to launch in the UK following deal with Three

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Posted by Evan Gower on January 18, 2018

Nintendo Labo kits explained: Nintendo reveals Labo Vehicle Kit features

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Posted by Alan Martin on January 18, 2018

New research suggests worst-case global warming temperatures won’t be hit

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Posted by Evan Gower on January 18, 2018

Android P release date and features: Android Pie is here, and here’s when it’s coming to your phone

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Posted by Alan Martin on January 18, 2018

Apple will let you disable battery slowdowns in iOS update… but it doesn’t recommend it

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Posted by Edward Munn on January 17, 2018

Now anyone can harness the power of machine learning with Google’s new AutoML

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Posted by Evan Gower on January 17, 2018

Metroid Prime 4 release date: Sources confirm Bandai Namco IS at the helm of Metroid

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Posted by Alan Martin on January 17, 2018

Garmin Vivosport review: A fine but fiddly tracker

gears_5_release_date_-_e3_2018
Posted by Evan Gower on January 17, 2018

Gears of War 5 revealed as Gears 5, no release date given at E3

Code breaking puzzles and GCHQ contest
Posted by Victoria Woollaston on January 16, 2018

Can you crack these GCHQ challenges? Brain teasers released to launch CyberFirst Girls contest

virus
Posted by Edward Munn on January 16, 2018

“AdultSwine” malware shows adult content on children’s apps

escalator_facts
Posted by Alex Lee on January 16, 2018

It’s the 125th anniversary of the humble escalator. Here are eight things you never knew about them

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Posted by Alan Martin on January 16, 2018

Computers now read better than humans: Microsoft and Alibaba’s AI have taken the edge in comprehension tests

Nissan Xmotion Concept SUV
Posted by Dan Smith on January 16, 2018

Nissan’s Xmotion Concept SUV is a super-smart tech haven with a built-in assistant and gesture controls

mustang_bullitt
Posted by Edward Munn on January 15, 2018

Ford teases “Mach 1” all-electric performance SUV, new Mustang Bullitt and outlines its EV plans

how_to_get_google_art_and_culture_selfie_mode_uk
Posted by Evan Gower on January 15, 2018

How to download Google Art Selfie tool in UK: Google finally lets you compare your selfies to art

skype-for-tablet
Posted by Dale Walker on January 15, 2018

Skype adds end-to-end encryption to the latest Insider Build

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Posted by Alex Lee on January 12, 2018

The AA battery that never dies: Forever Battery uses Wi-Fi-like signals to stay fully charged

best_iphone_ipad_apps_2018
Posted by Evan Gower on January 12, 2018

Best iPad and iPhone apps UK 2018: Travelling, dating, learning and more on iOS

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Posted by Edward Munn on January 12, 2018

Google is removing Chrome’s ‘supervised users’ parental controls

mars-ice-water-nasa-image
Posted by Emma Sims on January 12, 2018

Enormous water ice reserves found close to the surface on Mars

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Posted by Vaughn Highfield on January 12, 2018

Razer wants to turn your smartphone into a gaming laptop with the crazy Project Linda

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Posted by Vaughn Highfield on January 11, 2018

The Best of CES 2018 awards: Alphr’s pick of the best products and innovations at this year’s CES

Ocado SecondHands
Posted by Alex Lee on January 10, 2018

Robo-sidekick: Ocado’s super-smart machine helps engineers fix machines by chatting and handing them tools

panasonic_electric_vehicles
Posted by Evan Gower on January 10, 2018

Why Panasonic is pinning its future on the “electrification of society”

polar_a370_review_-_9
Posted by Alan Martin on January 10, 2018

Polar A370 review: Not fighting fit

vivoactive-1
Posted by Edward Munn on January 10, 2018

Garmin Vivoactive 3 review: The perfect sports-orientated smartwatch?

Kodak launches KodakCoin cryptocurrency
Posted by Alex Lee on January 10, 2018

Kodak launching its own KodakCoin cryptocurrency is a sure-fire sign the bubble is on its way to bursting

gemini_pda_hands-on
Posted by Christopher Minasians on January 10, 2018

The new Gemini PDA: Hands-on with the new PDA smartphone that runs on Android

Posted by Jamie on January 10, 2018

My Computer Shuts Off Randomly. What can I do?

kyoto_university_ai_mind_reading
Posted by Emma Sims on January 9, 2018

Japanese scientists just created an AI that can “read” human minds

asus_zenbook_13_2018_announced
Posted by Alan Martin on January 8, 2018

Zenbook and X507 lead Asus’ CES announcements

hp_envy_14
Posted by Clare Hopping on January 8, 2018

HP forced to recall laptop batteries due to fire hazard

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Posted by Edward Munn on January 8, 2018

DJI Osmo Mobile 2 lets you create stunning timelapses with your phone and doubles up as a charger

amazon_alexa_windows_pc
Posted by Emma Sims on January 8, 2018

Amazon’s Alexa is coming to Windows 10 PCs from HP, Asus and Acer

glacier_global_warming_sinking_sea_level
Posted by Emma Sims on January 8, 2018

Global warming is changing Earth’s SHAPE: Melting glaciers are causing the bottom of the ocean to sink

gopro_hero_6_front
Posted by Jonathan Bray on January 5, 2018

GoPro Hero 6 Black review: Superb quality, but you pay for it

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Posted by Alan Martin on January 5, 2018

How to launch a successful crowdfund campaign: 12 tips to make your Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign fly

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Posted by Emma Sims on January 5, 2018

CES 2018: All the highlights from the International Consumer Electronics Show

iOS 12 release date, how to install and iOS 12 features
Posted by Evan Gower on January 5, 2018

iOS 12 features: iOS 12 running on half of all Apple devices

Vision Loss VR simulator
Posted by Alex Lee on January 5, 2018

This Vision Loss VR simulator shows what it’s like to go blind or partially lose your sight

zuckerberg
Posted by Emma Sims on January 5, 2018

Zuckerberg’s 2018 resolution is more professional than personal: Make Facebook great again

iPhone battery replacement UK
Posted by Evan Gower on January 4, 2018

Apple’s cheap iPhone battery replacement scheme ends soon

nissan_brainwave_driving
Posted by Vaughn Highfield on January 4, 2018

You may soon be able to drive using just your mind thanks to Nissan’s “brain-to-vehicle” tech

tinnitus_
Posted by Thomas McMullan on January 4, 2018

This new machine could finally cure the din of tinnitus with electric shocks to the brain

apple_iphone_xl_rumours
Posted by Vaughn Highfield on January 4, 2018

Is the iPhone XL Apple’s secret weapon for 2018?

Apple chip
Posted by Victoria Woollaston on January 4, 2018

Apple rolls out more Meltdown and Spectre fixes as the Linux founder calls Intel’s patches “utter garbage”