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How to control your kids’ screen time on their Amazon Fire tablet
Fire tablet have built in parental controls. Here's how to set up an overall limit as well as the times your child is allowed to use their tablet during the day
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How to clear cache on Android
If you've deleted everything you can think of and still Android says it has "insufficient storage available", deleting cached files may help
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How to take a screenshot on Android
Android makes it easy to take a screenshot, regardless of the device you're using. Here are four ways to do it on your phone or tablet
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How to update Android
Regularly updating your Android devices is crucial to maintaining their security, and ensures you don't miss out on any new features
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How to recover files from an SD card for free
If you've accidentally deleted files from your SD card or it's stopped working, all hope is not lost. Here are some things to try
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How to reset an Android phone or tablet
Want to sell on an old Android device or sort out any problems it may be having? A reset can often work wonders
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How to factory reset your iPhone or iPad
If your iPhone or iPad is having trouble or you want to sell it on, a factory reset could be the answer. Here's a step-by-step guide on getting it done
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How to reset a Samsung phone or tablet
How to clear problems on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet by giving it a reset, wether it's a soft reboot or full factory reset
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How to get Microsoft's student discount
Students are entitled to 10% off Surface products and free access to Office 365 – here's how to get both
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How to read Spare for free
Prince Harry's Spare is the fastest selling nonfiction book since UK records began – here is how to get your hands on the free audiobook
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How to watch Samsung’s CES 2023 press conference live
Samsung has already announced plenty of new tech this week, but it's expected to shift the focus to smart home at today's CES keynote
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How to set up a new iPhone or iPad
If you've just got your first iPhone or iPad, here's how to get it set up with all your contacts, email, music, calendar, apps and more.
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How to free up storage space on Android
If you're running out of storage space and don't want to delete key apps or important files, here's what to do
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How to use Stage Manager on iPad
Apple's new Stage Manager functionality reinvents multitasking on iPad, bringing it closer to macOS than ever before. Here's how to use it.
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How to remove login password in Windows
Even if you don't have the luxury of fingerprint or face unlock, typing your password each time might not be necessary
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How to lock any app on iPhone or iPad
Stop kids and nosey friends from accessing apps on your iPhone by locking apps
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How to change Siri’s voice on an iPhone or iPad
Want Siri to speak in a different accent or dialect? It's much easier than you might think
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How to set up Android parental controls to limit screen time
Limit your kids' screen time on an Android phone and see where they are
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How to play Fortnite on iPhone & iPad
Despite being banned from the App Store, there's still a way to play Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad
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How to use SharePlay on iPhone & iPad
We show you how to share content with your friends on FaceTime
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How to use Live Text on iPhone & iPad
Live Text is one of the best features of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that you probably haven't heard of
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How to reset passcode on iPhone, iPad or iPod
Get your Apple device restored when you're locked out
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How to watch HBO Max on Android in the UK
HBO Max might only be out in the US, but you can still install and use the app on Android devices in the UK
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Do I need antivirus on Android?
Is an antivirus app essential for Android phones and tablets? With so much personal data at stake, you should seriously consider protecting your devices
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How to play YouTube in the background on Android
No extra app needed: this is how to listen to YouTube in the background
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How to watch YouTube using Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad
You've installed the iOS 14 beta and realised the YouTube app doesn't support PiP – what are you to do? We've got a fix.
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How to Get Flash on Android
Flash is no longer natively supported by Android, but there are ways around it
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How to group video chat on FaceTime
Whether you want to video chat with 2 or 32 friends, it's possible with FaceTime's Group Call functionality
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How to Turn off Predictive Text & AutoCorrect
Make sure your Android keyboard isn't your own worst enemy
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How to speed up Android
If you've noticed that your Android phone or tablet has started to slow down, here are some reasons for this and ways to get it back to its former freshness
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Call Santa to Personally Deliver your Christmas Wishlist
Santa won't know what your kids want for Christmas unless they tell him – and no-one sends letters these days
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How to Get Android Apps and Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Yes, you can install Android apps including YouTube on your Amazon Fire tablet. Here's how
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How to set up an Amazon Fire tablet
Everything you need to know about getting started with an Amazon tablet
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How to Install WhatsApp on a Tablet
WhatsApp Web is a useful workaround for using WhatsApp on a tablet, but it's not the same as installing the proper app
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How to watch Lenovo IFA 2019 Live Stream
Lenovo Tech Life 2019 takes place on 5 September – here's how to tune in live and what to expect
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How to Charge your Smartphone Faster
Not all chargers are created equal, and you could be filling up your phone or tablet much more quickly
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How to transfer music from iTunes to Android phone
Switched from iPhone to Android? Here's to to move your iTunes music across
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How to set up Parental controls on iPad
Here's how to set up an iPad so its safe for kids to use
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How to avoid phishing scams
Ways to spot and foil fake emails that try to trick you into giving away your account details
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How to install Ring Doorbell app on Amazon Kindle Fire tablet
Access your smart doorbell from your Kindle Fire tablet
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How to Control Kids’ Screen Time on Android
Worried that your children a spending too much time staring at a screen? Help is at hand
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How to Download YouTube to Android for Free
Watch YouTube video offline on your Android phone or tablet with a little preparation
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