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How to turn off lock screen notifications on Samsung smartphones
How to turn off lock screen notifications on a Samsung phone running Android 5.0 Lollipop, or hide previews and sensitive content.
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How to get an LG G4 before launch
4,000 LG G4s to be handed out via consumer experience campaign
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How to sign into a Wi-Fi network on Android
A step-by-step guide to getting on the internet on your Android phone or tablet
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How to get Google Music to download to SD card
Make good use of your expandable storage with this Google Play Music guide
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How to get texts on a tablet: Sync your phone and tablet SMS
Fancy a bigger screen for managing your text- and multimedia messages? Here's how to get texts on a tablet
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How to manually link contacts with Facebook on Android
Find out how to manually link your smartphone's contacts with your friends' Facebook profiles.
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Set up a security camera, video entry system for your front door
Why you need a security camera and smart doorbell – how to make your phone your security camera, and keep away cold callers
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How to fix ‘Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy has stopped’
If you're receiving error messages on your Android phone, clearing the troublesome app's cache can help. Here's how to do so
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How to turn off Google search history on Android
If you want to keep your browsing habits private then you need to tell Google not to record them. Here's how to do so in Android
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How to listen to and receive WhatsApp voice messages
What does this button do? Some hints and tips for WhatsApp's voice messaging service
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How to Block Ads on Android
Ads are a major pain, especially on your mobile phone. Here's how to stop pop-ups and ads in Android
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How to put phone contacts on a PC
If you lose your phone you needn't lose your friends too. Here's how to access your phone contacts on a PC, laptop or tablet
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How to protect Android from the WebView bug
A malicious WebView bug affects 60 percent of Android devices, and Google won't fix it. Luckily, you can. Here's how
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How to watch Sony CES 2015 press conference live video stream
Watch Sony announce new products at CES 2015 including 4K TV and High-Res audio
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How to watch LG CES 2015 press conference live video stream
LG will announce Quantum Dot 4K TVs but watch to find out what else
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Set Google as the home page on your device
Start your searches without delay by making Google the first thing your browser displays.
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How to automate regular tasks and save time with IFTTT
IFTTT is a simple app that lets you create quick shortcuts to completing common tasks. Here's how to use IFTTT on iOS or Android
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How to fix LG G3 headphones problems
Love your LG G3 but hate problems with the LG G3's 3.5mm jack? Come on in friend…
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How to make your PC ergonomic
We show you how to reduce the potential risks for healthier computing
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How to fix Wi-Fi problems with Android Lollipop
Nexus owners are reporting Wi-Fi problems with Android Lollipop. Here are some tips to help solve Wi-Fi dropouts
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How to set up restricted users in Android Lollipop
Limit what your kids can do on their smartphones with a restricted user profile
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How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Nexus 4, 5, 7 and Nexus 10
Don't wait for the OTA update: you can download the final factory images right now.
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Tech Jargon Buster – November 2014
What is AMOLED? What is JavaScript? What is Haptic Feedback? What is a feature phone? These and other tech terms explained
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How to use Google Navigation as a free sat nav app
There's no need to splash out on a sat nav anymore with Google Maps
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How to back up a Windows Phone
A step-by-step guide to backing up and restoring your Windows Phone 8
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How to use a MicroUSB cable with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
We show you how to charge or connect to a computer your iPhone, iPad or iPod using a MicroUSB cable
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How to use Street View on Android
How to see your destination before you leave with Street View on Android
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How to fix Windows Update error 80072f8f
When checking for an update to Windows Phone you may have seen the update error 80072f8f. Here's how to fix the problem
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Nokia Lumia 730 Dual SIM, Lumia 735 and Lumia 830 launch
Today Nokia launched three new Lumia smartphones. Join us to relive the action
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How to prepare your smartphone or tablet for Android L
Which phones and tablets will get Android L, and how to decide whether to make the upgrade
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How to get Android KitKat on OPO
If you want pure Android for your OnePlus One, here is how to get it
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How to get Amazon Fire Phone in the UK
You can buy the Fire Phone in the UK – but you really shouldn't
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Transfer music from iPhone to Android with no PC
Transfer music from one phone to the other without a computer
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How to get Facebook Slingshot in the UK
Facebook has unveiled its Slingshot image messaging app, but it's not available to users outside the US. Here's a workaround
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How to watch the Amazon smartphone launch event live
Get live coverage of Amazon's phone launch event live as it happens
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How to screenshot on an HTC smartphone
We show you how to take a screenshot on any HTC smartphone
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How to install the Nexus 5 Android 4.4 KitKat launcher
Get the Nexus 5 user interface experience on any Android smartphone
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How to view Most Recent stories in Facebook’s News Feed
Facebook likes to choose what stories we view, but we know better. Here's how to toggle between Most Recent and Top Stories in your Facebook News Feed
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How to watch LG G3 launch live!
Join us for live coverage of LG's new smartphone launch, the LG G3
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How to download apps on Samsung Galaxy
Download apps on the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Tab and Note
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Smartphone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting during transfers
Help if file transfers to- and from your smartphone are taking too long
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How to get Windows Phone 8.1
Register as a developer for free to download Windows Phone 8.1 and Cortana
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