Aside from enormous backup files, it’s a virtual certainty that the files clogging up your hard drive are videos. Here we offer some suggestions on how to archive video files and free up disk space. Video files are a particular problem if you’ve got a relatively small capacity SSD in your laptop, since there’s no secondary hard drive on which to offload them. (See also: Recover deleted files for free: recover lost data....

By booting your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 into Download Mode, you can easily install the newly released Samsung OTA updates. You can easily flash them from your computer directly into your smartphone using only a USB data cable. Remember that for flashing an official stock firmware you’ll need a tool called Odin which must be installed on your computer. Below you can find the download links for all versions of Odin....

If you want to swap the default icons for your own personal pictures or images, then you can do so with relative ease in Windows 8. We’ll take you through the steps needed to create and change the desktop and Modern UI icons in Windows 8 in next to no time. See all Windows tips and tutorials. As Windows 8 is split across two different desktops we have done tutorials for both....

The first way of dealing with this is often a bit of old tissue found at the bottom of a bag or the end of your sleeve, however this isn’t the best or most effective method of keeping your screen clean. With laptops and tablets that have hard-wearing Corning glass it can be tempting to just wipe the screen with any old cloth, but really you should use the proper equipment....

In most cases, Windows Troubleshooter is actually rather good when it comes to internet related issues. You can access it by right clicking on your connection at the bottom right of your screen, and clicking ‘Troubleshoot problems’. However, this particular error requires some leg work of your own, and we’ve got the solutions for you to try. Make sure you keep yourself safe online with this guide. How to fix ‘Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration’ This particular error can be caused by a multitude of initial problems and we’re going to show you how to deal with all of them....

Here’s how to make sure everything is set up correctly. Check your sources Before you change anything, check the source of the video. If you have a 4K TV, make sure the devices that are connected can output video at 3840×2160 pixels. If they can’t your TV will have to upscale a lower-resolution stream to fill all of its pixels and while the latest models have effective processing, it will never be the same as a ‘true’ 4K image....

And with eSports and general interest in gaming on the rise in 2018, more people than ever before are looking to YouTube, instead of Twitch, to kick-start their livestreaming careers. Whatever the reason, we at Tech Advisor have got you covered; here, we talk you through how to live stream on YouTube Live, from accessing your dashboard to customising the look of your stream. If you’re looking to monetise your channel, why not check out our article on how YouTubers make money?...

All you need is a PC and a printer. You don’t even need special A4 sheets of sticky labels, as you can print onto plain paper and use sticky tape to attach it to your package. Royal Mail doesn’t exactly make it a breeze to print your first stamp, but once you’ve set up your account (the process we’ll explain here), it’s much faster next time. Step 1: Head to royalmail....

Wondering what you need to do to get started on the DLC in the first place now that you’ve downloaded it? Keep on reading. If you’ve not yet got the Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, you can purchase Isle of Armor now from the Nintendo Store. You can also check out how to get all the gen 1 starters in Sword and Shield here. We also have a similar article for downloading The Crown Tundra....

This handy feature is great if you only have a few tabs open, but if you have multiple tabs open at the same time muting each individual tab can be tiresome – the free Silent Site Sound Blocker extension solves this and also makes it easier to manage sites that are a nuisance. See all internet tutorials. How to stop autoplaying audio in Chrome: Get the Silent Site Sound Blocker extension First you will need to grab the free extension from the Chrome web store and add it to your Chrome browser....

The idea is that as instead of running ads, the website uses some of your computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency instead. Assuming you let people know what you’re doing and you’re not taking a large amount of resource from the computer, this is an interesting option. The idea that you could be willing give over a tiny portion of your processing power in return for seeing no advertisements is a trade that some people would like to make....

You enable this feature by pressing the Shift key five times in a row. Or, if that shortcut has been disabled, head to the Control Panel and look for the Ease of Access Center. Under the Ease of Access Center settings, you should see a link to “Make the keyboard easier to use”. Here, you’ll find options to turn Sticky Keys on and off (by ticking or unticking the box), as well as other options that make it easier for the disabled or handicapped to use their keyboards....

You might have noticed the different shows available while on holiday or business in the US, as you can use a UK Netflix account wherever you happen to be in the world. However, if you’re not in America then the only way to watch videos from US Netflix is to use a VPN. As long as you have a current Netflix subscription, a VPN can make it appear to any website or streaming service that you live in a particular country, even if your real location is thousands of miles away....

In this article we explain how to watch the England vs West Indies 2019 cricket matches live on TV (or for free on YouTube), as well as how to catch up with highlights and listen to radio coverage. Eng vs WI match schedule It’s a packed schedule. We start with the Tests. (Schedule is in UK time, ie GMT.) 1st Test (Barbados): 23-27 Jan, starting 2pm GMT each day. West Indies won by 381 runs2nd Test (Antigua): 31 Jan-4 Feb, 2pm....

If you want to tune in live, then we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about this gaming event. Whilst you wait, you can also check out the best games coming to PC and consoles in 2021, and the best gaming streaming services. How to stream the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase The only way to watch the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase is on the official Epic Games Twitch channel....

Here’s how to watch Reading and Leeds 2017 live coverage online, on TV, via radio and more on a wide range of devices including smartphones and tablets. As usual, the BBC is your go-to provider for pretty comprehensive Reading and Leeds 2017 live coverage – whether you want to watch online, on your TV, your mobile, listen on the radio or via the Red Button. The coverage will include live streams of multiple stages and highlights of loads of artists on iPlayer....

With past performers including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Coldplay, this mini-concert will include some huge songs and spectacles to enjoy. But who is performing this year? And when will the halftime show happen? We answer all those questions – and more – below. You can also read up on how to watch the Super Bowl 22, as well as our more general guide on how to watch the NFL....

Back in 2020, the race happened virtually, and wasn’t the first time the Grand National in its standard form has had to be called off, with both WWI and WWII causing a brief hiatus in the otherwise annual event that has been running since 1839. Last year it went ahead, albeit behind closed doors. Of course, you want to know how to watch this weekend. The racing is broadcast live in the UK on ITV (and ITV HD), but you can also watch a live stream of the Grand National online at ITV’s website or via its mobile app (for iOS or Android)....

In fact, the company has already unveiled the new series in India – but we’re expecting to see a slightly different device lineup make its way to Europe, so the stream is still worth tuning into to find out exactly which phones will launch over here. With the launch live stream now confirmed, here’s when it starts and how to tune in to watch Xiaomi unveil its latest live – including a handy YouTube embed so you can just watch the stream right here....

HP’s Photosmart range of printers were a revelation when they first arrived at the beginning of this decade. Taking all the features any self-respecting digital enthusiast could hanker after, and wrapping them up in an elegant package topped off with a deliciously crisp touchscreen interface, the Photosmarts were fairly pricey, yet undeniably appealing to those used to a cold brutal world peopled by breezeblock printing machinery. You can buy the HP Envy 5640 e-All-in-One here....