Microsoft forced many users to switch to using a Microsoft login rather than a local one, so it’s easier to lose track of the latest password as you probably change it more often. Either way, all is not lost. There are a few things you can try before going nuclear and reinstalling Windows and wiping everything in the process. Before we dive in, we just want to make it clear that the purpose of this guide is to help you gain access to a personal PC that you’ve been locked out of....

It’s a thoroughly modern take on Tetris, but that doesn’t mean it can’t include nods to the game’s history: such as the discovery of an extra secret stage that almost perfectly recreates the grayscale 1989 Game Boy release of the game, arguably the most popular version of the game ever released. The skin, called ‘1989’, not only strips back Tetris Effect’s colour palette, but also includes a backdrop of grayscale replicas of the Kremlin and that iconic theme tune on top it all....

In this article, we’re going to show you how to make your Apple Watch compatible with any standard 20mm watchstrap with a £15 accessory that you can buy right now. How to use any strap with the Apple Watch: official Apple Watch straps There are a variety of official Apple Watch straps available directly from Apple, ranging from the fluoroelastomer Sports Band to the Link Bracelet. The issue isn’t the design or the material used, but instead the price – Sports bands cost £39 each, which is reasonable, but from there the price jumps up to £129 for a Milanese Loop, Classic Buckle or Leather Loop strap....

How to use Instagram Stories: What is Instagram Stories? Before we go on to explain how to use Instagram Stories, we thought we’d explain about what it is and where it came from. Why “where it came from?” –many argue that Instagram Stories is the exact same as the hugely popular Snapchat Stories, minus the augmented reality filters that make Instagram’s rival service so popular. But it goes beyond that – the way you interact with it and the UI are extremely similar to Snapchat Stories, leading many to believe that it was essentially “stolen” from Snapchat....

You can still play games with the console alone of course – including online multiplayer – but if you want to take advantage of more complex features like voice chat, stat tracking, and more, you’ll need the app. Here’s how to get it – and use it. Also check out what’s new in the latest Switch software update. Where do I get the Nintendo Switch Online app? That’s the easy bit....

In Formula 1, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the jewels in the crown, but McLaren driver and two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso is missing the race to compete in the Indy 500. So racing fans are more interested in the American spectacle in 2017 – Alonso qualified in fifth. Indy 500 start time UK The Indy 500 race is on the same day as the Monaco Grand Prix, 28 May, but luckily they don’t take place at the same time....

HP DreamColor Z27x review: Build and design The HP DreamColor Z27x is a large 27-inch desktop display with a healthy pixel count of 2560 x 1440. This leads to a pixel density of around 109 ppi, which helps to reduce visible pixellation. Compare this to monitors with just 1920 x 1080 pixels in the same sized panel, which at 82 ppi appear somewhat coarse when viewed at typical operating distances. See all display reviews....

Last year’s model is still on sale for around £475 with an AMD A10 processor. However, this new model – so new that it hadn’t been added to HP’s web site at the time of writing – jumps up to a more mid-range £699 with a Haswell-generation Intel Core i5 processor running at 1.6 GHz, 8 GB of memory, 750 GB hard disk. For graphics it adds an nVidia GeForce GT 740M to the Intel CPU’s integrated HD Graphics 4400....

Please note that in this review we are merely comparing the specifications and explaining the difference between these phones. Before you buy either you should check out full, in-depth reviews. See all Android phone reviews. HTC One E9+ vs HTC One M9+: Price and UK availability Neither the HTC One E9+ or HTC One M9+ are officially available to buy in the UK. The HTC One E9+ is available from HTC’s Chinese store for 3,299 Yuan (£344....

HTC unveiled a new flagship smartphone at MWC 2015 in Barcelona. A lot of the details were leaked beforehand, but here’s what you need to know about the HTC One M9 UK release date, price and specs. It didn’t take much effort to work out that ‘the new HTC One’ would be the HTC One M9, following on from the popular HTC One M8 which was one of the best smartphones of last year....

The device is slick, metallic, and well thought out, and Huawei clearly hopes it will be enough to tempt people away from the MacBook and macOS. We spent a week working with the Windows 10 device to find out if it’s up to the task. UK price and availability It’s still not clear exactly when the MateBook X will be available to buy in the UK, but Huawei has promised it’ll be along in summer 2017 so hopefully we don’t have too long to wait....

Powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor it had a built-in Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Due to the hardware incompatibility of this device, Samsung never released any further official update after Android KitKat which disappointed many of the Galaxy Core 2 G355H users. But all thanks go to the third-party developers who always come up with an unofficial custom ROM for phones which has the least expectations to get the latest official update....

It is none other than the famous Lineage OS 15 custom ROM which is based on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The successor to the highly popular custom ROM Cyanogenmod, the Lineage OS 15 is famous for providing performance enhancement and complete reliability over the stock Android. We all know that there is absolutely no chance that Motorola will officially release the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system for this 1st generation smartphone....

In this guide, we’ll assist you to flash TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 7 guacamoleb smartphone using our easy steps guide. Recovery, whether it is stock or custom, is required on any Android smartphone for implementing various tasks. To be specific, using TWRP you can easily access all the files on your phone without loading the Android OS. Moreover, TWRP gives you access to all the features such as Nandroid backup and restore, wiping data/ cache partitions, increasing internal storage etc....

TV’s have also adopted concave designs across a number of brands, and it’s slowly becoming a regular fixture in fitness bands and smartwatches. Now rumours are beginning to circulate about the potential for curved laptops. Is this a step too far? Are people truly ready for a hyperbola HP or the Microsoft Meniscus? We investigate. See also: Best TVs 2017 | Best fitness tracker 2017 | Best laptop 2017...

Today’s Intel SSD have forsaken innovation and are more derivative, and in the case of the SSD Pro 2500 we find that Intel is no longer using its own silicon anywhere. For the main NAND flash chips it is buying from South Korean Hynix, while the key controller technology is supplied by Seagate SandForce. See our group test: What’s the best SSD? Intel SSD Pro 2500 240 GB review: what it is, why it matters The SSD Pro 2500 is aimed at business users and consumers that want to add an extra layer of security with a self-encrypted drive (SED)....

Then, about a year ago (at the end of 2016) it surprised everyone by adding a download option in an app update. That’s great as it means you can grab the episodes or movies you want to watch offline and easily save them to your phone or tablet. Indeed, we have a guide explaining how to download Netflix videos. Laptops and PCs are now included, too. As long as you’re running Windows 10 you can install the Netflix app from the Windows Store which includes the download option....

Designed for education, the 11.6in touch-enabled, Intel Atom-powered tablet/laptop hybrid comes with a suite of easy-to-learn creative and coding tools. Users follow a step-by-step storybook to connect the replaceable parts. LEDs on the printed circuit board light up as it is being built. Preloaded with Windows 10 in S mode, the Kano PV is compatible with the powerful Office Suite, and comes with optimized software and parent/teacher dashboards. Kano PC release date and price The Kano PC is available for pre-order now, for £299....

It’s not often we’re blown away by a mid-range smartphone. Supplied to us by Coolicool.com, the Z1 has an awful lot going for it. At less than £200 it’s faster than the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus. It’s also well-built, supports dual-SIM and 4G connectivity, has decent cameras, features some useful gestures, and it even has stereo speakers and a fingerprint scanner. A swipe- rather than touch-based scanner, it’s not the best reader for your fingerprint, but built into the back of the phone just below the camera you can also use it for scrolling or capturing images from the 8Mp selfie camera....

En esencia, es la pieza de metal que tiene la forma correcta para empujar los pasadores dentro de una cerradura, permitiendo que el mecanismo de bloqueo pueda girar y desbloquear la puerta. ¿Son más seguras las cerraduras inteligentes? Como veremos a continuación, existe una amplia oferta de productos asociados a cerraduras inteligentes para el hogar que permitan prescindir del uso tradicional de llaves físicas, cada uno con sus peculiaridades de uso y sistemas de seguridad....