The Sport is a single-speed bike that’s aimed at commuters, but is just as well suited to those who want an electric bike for occasional bike rides. Gtech Sport: Price & availability The bike comes in two versions, Sport (for men) and City (for women). There’s just one frame size for each model, which makes choosing easy but also forces shorter riders to live with a bigger frame than they may prefer....

We’ll explain the differences between the Hibernate and Sleep modes, what your PC does when it powers down, and when you should use one over the other. Sleep mode Sleep mode is similar to having your TV on standby. When your computer enters Sleep mode all its processes are powered down and actions are stopped, with any open programs, applications and documents stored in your system’s RAM. The computer technically stays on by using a little bit of power, making sure it’s ready to spring back into action at a moments notice – it should take only a couple of seconds for your machine to resume normal function after being asleep....

Below is our guide on how to ensure your WhatsApp messages are fully end-to-end encrypted. However it’s also good to be aware that not everyone trusts the company’s word, in part because of privacy issues surrounding its parent company Facebook and also its implementation of encryption. WhatsApp uses part of a security protocol developed by Open Whisper Systems, a company that has its own fully secure messaging app Signal (for iOS and Android)....

To help keep everything running smoothly, Windows automates many maintenance tasks in the background, including checking for updates and removing temporary files. These rely on the Task Scheduler, a tool which can also be customised with scripts of your own. At its most basic, this can be used to open certain apps when specific criteria are met. But you can get more advanced, with the ability to run almost any command you’d run in Windows PowerShell....

Whether it’s an important document, family photo or crucial piece of software, our devices can become a hub of valuable data we’d rather not lose. However, having all this information stored on just one device makes it extremely vulnerable. Hardware crashes, malware attacks and even flood, fire and theft mean there’s a significant risk it could be lost forever if something goes wrong. Your best defence mechanism against this is to regularly back up your files....

The file explorer in Windows 10 (the default application you use to view the files on your computer) is a surprisingly powerful tool and offers several different ways to rename multiple files quickly and easily. Take a look at our guide on how to make Windows 10 faster. How to rename files in Windows 10 Renaming a file in Windows 10 is nice and simple. Navigate your way to your file of choice through the file explorer and then do one of the following:...

We show you how to check when your laptop was last used. Plus: when was your PC first used? If Little Red Riding Hood was around today, it’s likely that at least one of the three bears would be asking: whoi’s been using my laptop? The privacy of our computer equipment is critically important, as our PCs are windows into our online selves. The contents of your laptop may well be more valuable than those of your wallet....

However, you do also have to accept that there is a device in your home that is listening for its “wake word”, which means it’s listening to you pretty much all the time. This fact can make people a little uneasy. The good news is that the Google Home will not record what you’re saying unless you use its wake word, which in this case is “Ok, Google”. So while it may be listening, it’s not saving your casual conversations around the house....

Flash – also known as Shockwave Flash – is updated regularly and often it’s to patch up security holes. You’ve probably seen the pop-up messages asking you to update Flash, which can get annoying very quickly. But it’s important to make sure you are running the latest version for the best security. See also: How to stop Shockwave Flash from crashing There are different versions of Flash – browser plugins and a separate Flash program – but you can turn them all off....

Smartphones and tablets in Samsung’s Galaxy line-up not only have access to Google’s Play app store, but you can download apps from Samsung’s own portal and other sources, too. Here’s how to download apps on a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet. Also see: The best smartphones of 2014 Samsung Galaxy S5 review Samsung Galaxy NotePro 12.2 review Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) review Download apps on a Samsung Galaxy from Google Play Downloading apps from Google Play is simple....

How to download Facebook videos There are a couple of different ways to download videos from Facebook, and we’ll show you how to do them now. Download Facebook videos for free Using a website called FBDOWN.net, you can download videos from Facebook using their website. We’ve included a quick guide on how to do this below. But there are other sites you can try including FBdownloader.net Simply browse to the video that you wish to download on Facebook, and click to start it playing....

After an app update you might not see your app shortcuts (missing icon) on your homescreen or have a toast notification informing you that the shortcut link is broken. Here’s how to fix the common problem on Android. Also see: Best kids apps How to fix broken app shortcuts: Re-add the shortcut The fastest and most efficient way is to just re-add the shortcut(s) to your homescreen. Tap and hold the broken app shortcut on your homescreen and you’ll have the option to ‘Remove’ it from your homescreen....

As soon as the latest Android Q update was out, many developers started building custom ROMs based on this OS. Due to Android’s open-source nature, it has become quite easy to download the source code and customize it to develop a new custom version. Recently peterCxy, a recognized developer from XDA developers have developed LineageOS 17 Custom ROM, especially for OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone. This LineageOS 17 ROM is based on the latest Android 10 Q operating system....

Update 1 March 2015: Google now has an official VR headset page which links to certified ‘Works with Cardboard’ headsets. Apparently, Google is also selling its own second-gen Cardboard viewer but there’s currently no link to buy this on the page, but when we get the link to buy it in the UK, we’ll update it here. Some of the headsets are better made and more comfortable: Mattel’s View-Master has been updated for 2016 and costs a reasonable £22....

Advice about how to prepare for the release of Android L, including installation tips and advice about whether you should upgrade or not. Plus: will your phone or tablet even be compatible with Android L? (See also: The UK’s 38 best Android smartphones of 2014.) How to prepare for Android L: Which devices will be compatible with Android L? First things first: will you be able to download and run Android L?...

Want to print a one-off photo book of your honeymoon? No problem: just upload your photos, arrange them and add captions. Boom. It’s on its way to you in the post. But what if you want to start your own magazine? Again – no problem. There are lots of companies ready to help you in your quest, without the hassle and uncertainty of dealing with agents and publishing houses. This is the age of self-publishing....

You might have deleted it by accident, were sure you never needed it again, or felt certain you had a copy saved somewhere else. One option is to check in Windows’ Recycle Bin to see if the files are still sitting there. But if you – like many power users – use the Shift+Delete combo to avoid the “Are you sure?” pop-up, then they bypass the Recycle Bin and really are deleted....

This smartphone comes with Android v5.1 Lollipop OS. Wow, there are some breathtaking features. Oppo launched this smartphone especially for those selfie lovers by introducing an amazing 8-megapixel front camera. It clicks some perfect selfie shots with its wider aperture that the main camera. The sleek design and metal chassis makes the phone look and feel rich as well as premium. Unfortunately, it is not possible to update Oppo F1 to the latest Android 6....

This mobile phone comes with an instantly noticeable design and eye-catchy look. It is extremely stylish and different than every other brand. Oppo F9 Pro launch date in India was August 31st. But because of the amazing specs and features, it soon became famous. Speaking about the Oppo F9 Pro review, there are many upvotes for this phone. Its rapid charging technology and impressive cameras are the main pillars behind the success....

It often makes more sense when using as a second screen, particularly if you like to have messaging apps open while you work. It may be useful for digital artists, so you can see your photo frame. On a separate monitor, you might want to have easier access to particular ports you use regularly too. There are three key ways this can be done on a Windows laptop or PC....