Category: Gadget Guides
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How To Check for Android Updates
Android Lollipop 5.1 is on its way out now and will be reaching eligible devices in due course. Update schedules can be dependent on the device manufacturer and the network provider and some may get the latest Android sooner than others. The best advice we can really give is be patient. You will be notified […]
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How to: A Guide to Building Your Own PC
There are many benefits to building your own PC; aswell as the satisfaction of having done it yourself, you can tailor the PC to your needs and save yourself a few pennies in the process. That’s all well and good until it goes wrong and you have no idea why, (as with my first build) […]
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How to Import Contacts from SIM Card to Android Smartphone
So you’ve just upgraded your smartphone to the latest Android – maybe the HTC One M8 or Samsung Galaxy S5? And you’ve popped in your existing SIM card in hope of retaining your number and contacts. But you may have found that none of your mate’s names or numbers are appearing in your phone book when […]
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How to Access SD Card Data on Android Devices
A micro SD card is a valuable tool which can boost the storage capacity of your Android smartphone or tablet for containing all those apps, games and photo memories. Dependant on your make and model this can offer from 16GB up to 128GB of additional storage on gadgets like the Sony Xperia Z3 and Samsung […]
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How To Soft Reset Your Android Device Using the Buttons
You’re using your favourite Android app game, watching a YouTube video or having a browse of Facebook when suddenly everything grinds to a halt. The screen is completely unresponsive and you can’t close the app or go back to your home screen. Or maybe the phone won’t seem to come on at all. These issues […]
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Now TV – How to Solve Virgin Media WIFI Error 014
Now TV is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to expensive Smart TVs, offering all the major on-demand services including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and 4OD at the cost a little shiny box with additional Sky TV content available as optional extras. The box requires nothing more than a TV with HDMI support and a […]
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How To: Update an Xbox One Controller
It is possible and in some cases necessary to update your Xbox One Controller, Situation where this is needed include using your console with any headset bar the Xbox standard one, or so you can download the upcoming update that halves the controllers connection time!. Only trouble is Microsoft don’t make it overly clear how […]
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How To: Close Active (and Unwanted) Sessions on Facebook
Most of us take it for granted that a well thought out and intimate password will keep our online social life pretty secure. But you might be astonished to know how many others are actually able to access your Facebook account and are on it right now. Here’s a check you can do on Facebook […]
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Apple Enacts App Store Returns Policy
Following on from demands from EU authorities to better regulate in app purchases, Apple has enacted a new policy on digital stores which allows users to ‘return’ digital purchases made up to 14 days following the purchase. After what became quite the scandal for app stores, specifically Apple and Google ones, the move is expected […]
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How To: Change Power Off Time on Inactive Xbox One
Did you know that the power off time on the Xbox One console can be adjusted, so the console will only fully turn off after a period of inactivity which you can choose for yourself?
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How To: Repost Photos to Instagram
Have you ever seen someone you follow on Instagram reposting a photo complete with credit to the source account but have no idea how to do this seemingly simple task yourself? We have and its rather frustrating that despite checking every option on the app there is no way of finding how it’s done. Well, […]
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How to Free Up Memory on an Android Phone or Tablet
These days, with apps coming out of your ears and music & videos around every corner, it can be a struggle for some phones to keep up with the fast paced life they’re forced to become accustomed to. There are ways of freeing up potentially a lot of memory you didn’t even know you were […]