Head over to BT now to see all its Echo 2 bundle deals. Plans start at 36Mbps for £29.99 per month for the first 18 months with a £29.99 upfront cost. This gets you unlimited monthly usage and BT antivirus protection for up to 2 devices. The most advanced plan that includes the Echo 2, called Superfast Fibre 2, costs £39.99 per month for 67Mbps, for 18 months. All plans include line rental See all BT’s plans here....
The buds are confusingly called Pixel Buds, the same product name as the now-discontinued originals from 2017. We gave those 2016 Pixel Buds a two-star review and stand by that evaluation, so we are hoping the new 2020 generation are a significant improvement. The design is updated to true wireless, with a secure-looking wing design and cute pebble-like (AirPods-like) charging case. Google is pushing the usefulness of having the Google Assistant well-integrated into the buds, with the ability to send hands free messages and real-time translation pushed as features....
Appearance The HTF-508DGS7 is clearly a luxury appliance. Its dark, gunmetal stainless steel doors boast a glossy Iconic Glass finish. Discreet integral handles sit tucked out of sight. The touchscreen control panel illuminates on contact, only to subtly vanish once options are chosen. We’ve swooned over a Haier French door fridge before, but if you’ve never used a fridge with double doors, it changes the way you access your food. Everything is on hand before you, because you’re positioned in the centre of your fridge when you open the appliance....
Now, it’s the turn of Chinese brand Honor, with its debut foldable – the Honor Magic V, which also happens to be the first in the category to sport the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, as well. When will the Honor Magic V be released worldwide? Honor launched the Honor Magic V in China on 10 January, where it officially went on sale on 18 January. This was a China-specific launch, and so far Honor hasn’t said whether or not the phone will be given a global release....
The first season concluded with Rhaenyra Targaryen ready to raise hell on the Hightowers and their armies. But what comes next? We’ve rounded up everything we know about when House of the Dragon is returning, which cast members should be back and a few plot details to get you prepared. For fans of the fantasy genre, we also have a similar roundup for season 3 of The Witcher on Netflix....
When Android’s internal storage is seriously short, the “insufficient storage available” is a common annoyance – especially when you want to update an existing app or install a new one. You’ve probably done everything obvious, such as removing every app you don’t use, installing a microSD card to offload data, clearing out your Downloads folder, and deleting all your photos and video. You’ve done everything save factory resetting your phone and yet still you don’t have space for that app....
How to block a sender in Gmail The web version of Gmail works the same way on PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. It’s also easy to block people in Gmail in this version. Open your web browser and navigate to Gmail, log in, then find an email by the person or organisation that you wish to silence. With the email open, you’ll see three dots in the top right corner next to the Reply and Star icons....
While you can swap out the battery on many desktops, most laptops are not easily upgradeable, making the health of the one built-in even more important. Windows 10’s battery report tool lets you monitor it, providing detailed information on what current battery life is like and how it’s changing over time. However, it’s not listed in Settings or anywhere, so you might not be aware that the feature actually exists....
For this masterclass, professional matte painter Sarel Theron reveals the process and insider secrets of matte creation. Using reference images and Photoshop’s Clone Stamp tool, he focuses on the creation of a 2D digital matte painting, from beginning sketch to final work. For an image of this complexity, you should expect to spend 24 to 32 hours illustrating it. In this Photoshop masterclass we will re-create a mythical version of the ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City....
System Restore is one the most useful features of Windows. As part of Windows System Protection, it can resurrect a PC that’s stopped working, by returning it to a state when it was known to be working. These states are known as system restore points and can be created automatically during software installations or configuration changes, or manually by the user at any time. Also see: How to use System Restore to fix a Windows 8 PC or laptop However, these system restore points can contain a lot of data that could eventually start to fill up your system drive – especially if you have a lower capacity drive such as an SSD....
Many laptops have two graphics cards, one built-into the processor itself and a second, so-called discrete GPU usually made by nVidia or AMD. Sometimes you’ll have a problem when you update the graphics drivers and end up with a blank screen even though Windows seems to be booting up and working fine. Here’s how to disable graphics or switch graphics cards without a screen to help you. Quick fixes for a blank screen Before doing anything else, try these to see if they cure your problem:...
Have a look at our guide on how to protect yourself online. The ‘Your connection is not private’ error appears typically because there is an issue with the SSL connection, or your browser is struggling to verify a specific SSL certificate. SSL is a method used to encrypt data as it moves back and forth between your computer and the server you’re connecting to. Luckily the steps to fix this issue aren’t too hard to complete and we’ll take you through them now so we can resolve this issue....
However, that all changed with the release of Office 365 (now Microsoft 365). This subscription gets you Word, Excel, Powerpoint and many other services, all for a single monthly cost. New features are added to these apps all the time, despite Microsoft continuing to make standalone versions. Microsoft 365 is undeniably good value if you use multiple Office apps each month, but it could be harder to justify if you just use Word occasionally....
Here, we’re focusing on recording video rather than streaming something live, but if you do want to do that you’ll need to have a verified YouTube with at least 100 subscribers. The first time you tap the video camera icon at the top of the app you’ll be asked to grant permissions, verify your channel and only then will you see a ‘Go Live’ option. What do I need to record a YouTube video?...
The Documents feature should now be available to all WhatsApp users, and the most recent update for Android and iPhone (rolling out now) lets you share files other than simple PDFs. You can update WhatsApp on an Android phone by launching Google Play and clicking the three horizontal lines icon at the top left of the page, then choosing My apps & games and checking to see whether a WhatsApp update is available....
Send an Audible Gift Membership The easiest way to send an Audible book to a friend is to simply to buy them a Gift Membership. There are a few plans to choose from depending on how long you want to offer access to the service: You can view all of these gift options on the Audible website here. The recipient receives one credit per month which he or she can put towards a book....
There are lots of online services that let you switch, but the Voltz app (available on the App Store and Google Play) is arguably easier to use on a smartphone and also keeps you up to date with the best deals so you can ensure you’re always on the best tariff. It uses your real usage, rather than estimating, which means you can be more confident that you’ll actually save money....
A screenshot is a capture of exactly what’s on the screen at that moment: it works in any app and the image goes into your camera roll and can be edited and shared, just like any photo. Some people call them screengrabs or a screen capture (although the latter is usually associated with recording video of your iPad’s screen). What buttons do I press to take a screenshot on an iPad?...
Do you want to root the Android smartphone or tablet? Do you want to install TWRP recovery and flash custom ROMs? If yes, then you are in the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll discuss some easy steps for unlocking the bootloader of any Android phone. Before you install TWRP recovery or flash custom ROMs, you will have to unlock the bootloader of your Android. What is Bootloader? The bootloader is a code that is executed before any Operating System starts....
This could be handy if you have sensitive information that you don’t want anyone else to access, or a simple way to keep your kids from jumping on the computer when you go and make a coffee. How can I enable dynamic lock? You’ll need a Windows 10 machine with Bluetooth (which rules out most PCs) and a phone. You’ll also need to update Windows 10 to get the Creators Update (version 1703) if you haven’t already....
