Following EA’s announcement that it will be ending support for The Sims 2 and would be giving away all of the game’s expansions to players who already own a copy of the game, the company has made The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection available completely free for anyone to download and keep until 31 July. Here’s how to get The Sims 2 for free. Also read: The Sims 4 release date & rumour round-up....

Samsung Galaxy M30s is considered as the top smartphone from the mid-range segment. In this guide, we’ll root, unlock bootloader and install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy M30s SM-M307F and SM-M307DS. In 2019, Samsung has made a strong comeback in the mid-range segment, a category that has always been a plus point for its rivals. The Galaxy M series as well as the Galaxy A series have already impressed Android users with their various unique features and affordable prices....

Important: Windows 7 support ends 14 January 2020. We do not recommend that anyone continues to use Windows 7 after that date. You can find out why it isn’t safe to carry on running Windows 7. Windows 7 is still supported by Microsoft Windows 7 will be supported until 2020, and Windows 8 until 2023. This means Microsoft will carry on providing security updates, ensuring that those operating systems are as secure as possible....

While it’s certainly an epic event, it’s not as simple as fighting your way through hordes of Scorchers to access a missile silo. There are steps to follow, and it might take a while. If you’re interested, we’ve got the full instructions on how to launch a nuke in Fallout 76 below. For more Fallout-themed help, take a look at how to fast travel in Fallout 76. In summary How to launch a nuke in Fallout 76 So, you want to drop nukes in Fallout 76… Strap in, it’s a long (and spoiler-y) ol’ road to thermonuclear destruction....

You might also like: Facebook tips & tricks How to sync contacts with Facebook If in your contacts book you can’t see any linked Facebook contacts, you’ll first need to go to the phone app, tap contacts, and then tap more. Now, click accounts, and if you’ve got the Facebook app installed on your smartphone and are logged in, you should see Facebook there as an option. Tap it, and then check whether you’ve turned Sync Contacts on....

Various free and paid software makes that process quite straightforward, but it will often only record what’s coming in through the mic (built-in or external). What if you want to capture the audio that’s coming out of your speakers instead? Here are two relatively simple ways to do just that. How to record PC audio using Stereo Mix We’ll be using Windows 10 for the purposes of this tutorial, but for older software and macOS the third-party software mentioned is still available....

With Root, you can not only gain all the control but actually can rule over your phone’s entire system. Yeah! Obviously, rooting also has some drawbacks, but hey what is life without taking any risks! Many users don’t like certain pre-installed apps that come along with the phone. The main reason is that they consume most of the space unnecessarily. Also, there is no way that they can be uninstalled which makes it more irritating....

There are two methods of achieving this. If your phone has an SD card follow the first method; if it doesn’t then you’ll need a PC or Mac on which to download the file and should follow the second method. See all Android tutorials. Set a song from Google Play Music as your ringtone – SD card Step 1. We’ve gone into detail on how to download music to an SD card in Android, but here’s a quick recap: with your SD card inserted, launch Play Music and click on the three horizontal lines at the top left....

How to use Android Messages for Web Starting this week, desktop support is rolling out for Android Messages. You’ll be able to send text messages from your PC, synched to your Android phone. In order to start using Android Messages you need to visit messages.android.com and scan the QR code using the companion app on your phone (if you’re not running stock Android you may first need to download Android Messages free from Google Play)....

One of the fun things you can do with your kids on Christmas Eve is to keep track of where in the world the sleigh is, and just how he manages this incredible feat while they wait for their own presents to be silently placed under the Christmas tree. Here are all the best websites to watch Santa’s progress this year. Some are also available as apps for Android and iPhone....

Users recognise this, and as the market matures and data leaks make headlines, they are growing increasingly educated about the importance of security. iPhone owners in particular are turning to passcodes, or biometric protections backed up by a passcode, to protect the data on their devices. But these protections come at a cost. For one thing, passcodes can be hard to remember, especially when they are added to the wide range of codes and passwords that we use for other tech companies, devices and services....

Whether you’ve got a long video you shot on your camera from a concert you’ve been to or a short clip of one of your friends acting foolish at a party that you shot on your smartphone, it’s quick and normally fairly simple to share that video to Facebook. Here, we show you how to upload a video to Facebook and tag your friends. Read next: 13 Facebook tips and tricks...

Despite an army of calling and messaging apps having since emerged, it remains a great option for communicating with people free of charge. Its options for calling landline and mobile numbers abroad remain unrivalled. While you can easily use it via the apps for iOS and Android, downloading the PC version might be more useful at the moment, particularly if you’re looking to keep productivity levels high while working from home....

While this is fine if the mobile site is well designed but, it isn’t always ideal if it lacks features or some of them don’t work properly, which is just plain annoying when compared to the ‘proper’ version on the desktop. This can be a particular problem when using an Android tablet, as you might end up seeing the mobile version, leaving you with acres of empty space on your screen....

Watch EA Gamescom live video stream 2014 The Gamescom show is Europe’s biggest for all things gaming and if you missed the Microsoft Xbox briefing earlier, don’t worry because Sony’s PlayStation even is yet to come. It starts at 6pm British summer time and you needn’t go anywhere because we have the live video stream right here so sit back and enjoy. Sony will want to pull out the big guns as Microsoft earlier announced new Xbox One console bundles including Fifa 15, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and Sunset Overdrive....

Best online TV apps If you’re at home and for some reason can’t watch live TV on your actual TV set, then it makes sense to use your broadband rather than spending money on a USB tuner dongle. The quickest way to watch the core five channels is to open a web browser and type in www.tvcatchup.com and then click on the channel you want to watch. It will start streaming immediately and, because it’s live TV, you’ll see whatever is being broadcast currently....

This is the second time the pair has fought and promises to be an incredibly intense contest as the well-rounded Whittaker takes on the wrestling-heavy style of Romero (although Yoel is absolutely no slouch on his feet either). What time is UFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero? UFC 225 starts at 11:30pm (3.30pm PT, 6:30pm ET) on Saturday 9 June with the prelims, and the main card will start at 3am (7pm PT, 10pm ET) on Sunday 10 June....

HTC U12 Plus vs iPhone 8: Price and availability Splashing out on a flagship phone isn’t cheap and the easiest way for us to compare the two is by the RRP if you were to buy it outright. It’s an even match as both phones in 64GB cost £699/$699. The only real difference is that you can get a 256GB model of the iPhone 8 at £849/$849. There’s a 128GB model of the HTC U12 Plus but the model up for pre-order on the official site is the regular 64GB....

But they were wrong. HTC’s accurate room-scale tracking technology offered a totally unique VR experience when compared to other headsets on the market. Fast forward to 2018, and HTC announced a new high-res HTC Vive Pro at CES 2018, which is now available to pre-order in the UK. Carry on reading to find out all the latest news and rumours about the headset, or take a look at our Vive Pro hands-on review from CES 2018....

It wasn’t perfect, but worked well in indoor environments such as an office or your home. Now, Huawei has launched the Freebuds 3i, a more affordable option with ANC and a closed-fit design. That sounds like a recipe for success, but the 3i’s battery life isn’t quite as good as some of its rivals. Features & Design If you’re already familiar with the FreeBuds 3, then you might think the 3i sports a new design....