In this article we explore how to clear app notifications and how to clear OTA software update notifications updates. We also explore how to disable notifications from apps and services, so that you don’t need to be troubled by this stuff ever again. (To get the most out of your Android phone or Android tablet, check out our Android tips page.) If you have any other tips relating to Android notifications, do be sure to let us know in the comments below....

But after a month, the option will disappear along with your old version of Windows, and you’re then stuck with Windows 10. It’s not such a hardship – see our Windows 10 review for why – but if you’re only just discovering incompatibilities, what can you do about going back to Windows 7 or 8? Here are some options open to you. How to downgrade Windows 10 after 30 days: a clean install Once 30 days have elapsed since you upgraded to Windows 10, it will automatically delete your old Windows files (kept in a folder called Windows....

You might like: How to use Peach, the new Facebook rival that everyone is talking about How to download Snapchat video: Screen recording apps for Android So, how exactly do you download Snapchat videos? The official answer is Replays. Snapchat added replays to its app quite some time ago now, offering users the ability to replay their last viewed Snapchat – although it’ll cost you. Not right away, though; the company offers you a free reply every day, allowing you to replay either a video OR photo (not both) completely free of charge....

Google Play Protect is built-in malware protection developed by Google for Android phones. It is an automatic process continuously running in the background to keep your phone safe. Play Protect scans every app installed on your phone every single day. It helps protect your phone data and apps from malware attacks. Enabling this grants Google the right to scan your device regularly and remove malicious files. If you are an app developer and want to publish your app on Play Store, it should pass the Google Play Protect test....

How did a hacker access your email account? There are many ways a hacker might gain access to your email account, including the possibility that your login credentials fell into their hands through a data leak on another site, or perhaps you inadvertently handed it over by downloading some dodgy software or clicking a nefarious link (also see Best antivirus software). It’s also quite possible they accessed it via a brute-force attack, whereby they fire thousands of potential passwords at your account until they find one that fits....

If you’re having problems activating Windows 10, here are some reasons why that might be and how to go about fixing it. Is Windows 10 activated? You can check on the activation status in the Settings app. Click on the Start icon, then the cog to open Settings. Now to go Update & Security, then Activation. Here’s what you should see when Windows is correctly activated: What you’ll also notice is various links and options to get help and attempt to solve activation issues....

They seem to have an uncanny tendency to strike just when you’re in the middle of something important, making for an extremely frustrating experience. If multiple apps are affected, it’s probably worth resetting your PC. This is probably a wider issue, and Windows 10 makes it easy to keep all your files during this process. However, if it’s just one program, force quitting the offending application is probably your best port of call....

Sometimes you need to get online on the move, and only your laptop will do. Smartphones and laptops can do only so much. Here’s everything you need to know about USB dongles, Mi-Fi and tethering. At home, virtually everyone uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet from a laptop. But what do you do when you’re on the move anywhere out of Wi-Fi coverage? Some laptops have a SIM card slot so you can get 3G mobile internet wherever you are – within 3G coverage areas obviously – but these are few and far between....

Make sure your Fire TV has the latest software. Find the option to check for updates under Settings, System, About. Browse apps When you’re ready, scroll through the main menu with your remote control and select Apps. As with other app stores, there are various categories so scroll through them until you find what you’re after. Those you might like to install include Netflix, Plex, YouTube, Disney Life and – if you’re in the UK – BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Hub and Demand 5....

There is another way: make your own at home. Carbonating water using CO2 – carbon dioxide – is quick and simple with a counter-top machine such as the humble SodaStream. Just fill a bottle with tap water, press the button on top a few times depending on how carbonated you like it, and bingo, you have fresh sparkling water. Add a slice of lemon or some cordial and you’ve got a tasty drink that’s considerably healthier than a sugar- or sweetener-filled fizzy beverage....

The good news is, there are plenty of ways to manage and expand the storage on your PlayStation 4, whichever model you have, so there’s no reason to ever miss out on a great PS4 game because you don’t have the hard drive space for it. Here’s how to manage your PS4 hard drive and expand your storage. Delete files and games Before you go spending money on hardware upgrades, it’s worth trying to figure out if you can clear enough space on your existing hard drive for your needs....

Ethereum is currently mined using ‘proof of work’ algorithms, which process data blocks for entry into the blockchain. These algorithms are completed using the resources provided by hardware owned and operated by miners. The hardware, time and power that is used by the computers to carry out this work is compensated with Ether, the currency used by the Ethereum blockchain. The amount of profit you’ll stand to make from mining Ethereum will vary depending on several factors, including the difficulty of the mining and the current value of the currency....

We’re using Windows 10 here, but the steps apply to older versions as well. How can I create a partition? First, you’ll need some empty space. If you’ve just installed a brand new hard disk, the wizard should pop up when you first launch Disk Management. To do that, right click on This PC in File Explorer and click Manage. Then choose Disk Management from the left-hand pane of the Computer Management screen....

Niantic is determined to remove cheats from Pokémon GO, and it has taken drastic measures to block GPS spoofers by placing a ban on all rooted phones. But this isn’t exactly fair on those who have rooted their phones for reasons that have nothing to do with the game. A solution comes from Magisk, which was created by XDA Developers member topjohnwu. Magisk can get around the SafetyNet API employed by Niantic, and has seen previous success in enabling Android Pay (which also uses SafetyNet) on rooted phones....

Soon after its release, you will see various Galaxy M30 reviews and unboxing videos on YouTube. The difference between Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 or Galaxy M10 is nothing but a slight change in specs. On the other hand, if you compare Galaxy M30 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro, then the Samsung Galaxy M30 wins in all aspects. Samsung Galaxy M30 price in India starts from Rs.14,990 onward. Galaxy M30 specification includes 6....

If you’ve just got a Fitbit, here is how to set it up. Get your smartphone at the ready. Step 1: Check the smartphone requirements Hopefully you will have a compatible smartphone, but the requirements differ depending on what Fitbit you have. The Fitbit Ionic requires iPhone 4S and later and Android 4.4 and later so you should be fine – this is phones from around 2010! Step 2: Turn on your new Fitbit Turn on your shiny new device and follow the instructions to plug it into the included charger....

First, a brief overview of supervised users. You’ll need to use Google’s Chrome web browser, and be signed in using your Google account. Supervised users don’t need their own Google account, as they’re added to your account. You control which websites they visit, see which sites they visit and manage other settings. See also: What’s the best web browser for Windows? The supervised user’s settings, such as browsing history, won’t be synched to other computers running Chrome....

That’s all well and good, but how do you access tanks and planes when playing Battlefield V’s online multiplayer mode? Here, we explain how to spawn tanks and planes in Battlefield V. For more Battlefield help, take a look at how to customise your weapon loadout. How to get tanks and planes in Battlefield 5 So, you’re in a multiplayer match and want to cause some real damage with a tank or plane....

Fortunately, it’s possible to change the GPS location to wherever you want, enabling you to appear to be somewhere else, just as you can with a VPN. There are a few reasons why you might want to do this. The first and most obvious has nothing to do with privacy at all: mobile games. Lots of popular games, such as Pokémon GO, Ingress Prime and Zombies, Run! require you to move around in the real world in order to move your character on screen and actually play the game....

Tigz has used a male model here, and concentrated more on the beard – but the Photoshop techniques described here will work for both male and female subjects, and for hair on the top of their heads, beards and moustaches and elsewhere (for when you need to give your model a Tom Selleck-esque chest wig). You can download the photo Tigz has used here, or you could use your own....