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How to create a stereo pair with Amazon Echo speakers
We show you step by step how to pair two Echos for stereo sound
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Breadmaker troubleshooting
Read our guide to common problems and their tried-and-tested solutions
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How to connect Bluetooth headphones to Chromecast
A semi-hidden feature that many will find brilliant
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How to fix Airplane mode that won’t turn off
Get back online by fixing the Airplane mode bug in Windows 10
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How to get free Wi-Fi without a subscription
Stay connected when away from home with these different ways to get Wi-Fi without a monthly bill
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How to set up Multiroom Audio on Google Home/Nest
Pair multiple Google Home devices to blast out music around your home
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How to Recall Gmail: Unsend An Email
Hit send too early or changed your mind? Here's how to stop and recall an email from Gmail
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How to change Alexa’s voice, language, speed & wake word
You can change Alexa’s voice, but the options are fairly limited
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How to watch the Hey Google Smart Home keynote live stream
Tune in to Google's Smart Home Summit keynote on 8 July to find out more about the latest smart home ecosystem developments
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How to make ice cream without an ice cream maker
Three ingredients, no hassle: instant ice cream
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How to Update Amazon Echo
Updates should be automatic, but here's what to do if your Echo won't update
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Get a free Nest Mini when you subscribe to the new Nest Aware plan
Here’s how to get the new Nest Aware deal and Mini
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How to hide your IP address
We explain why it's a good idea to hide your IP address when browsing the web, and how to do it
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How to use Bluetooth on your Amazon Echo
Use Alexa as a Bluetooth speaker or pair a Bluetooth speaker with Alexa
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How to make Dalgona coffee
There are a number of Dalgona coffee recipes online. Here’s one that works
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How to throw a lockdown party
There ain’t no party like a lockdown party, cos a lockdown party … has no guests
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How to connect an Amazon Echo to your phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot
Use your Echo away from home: we show you how
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The new rules for supermarket shopping during Covid-19
What you need to know about the UK Government's advice and how it's changed the way shops operate
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Turn your kitchen into a kids’ science lab
Imaginative experiments using kitchen cupboard ingredients
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How to start your spring clean
Online resources to spark joy, hinch yourself happy and declutter your home
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How to set up a second home Wi-Fi network
Get a separate Wi-Fi connection for your most important devices
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How a humidifier can help with coronavirus symptoms
Why the humidifier may be the next appliance to sell out online
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Best Games to Play on Google Assistant
Who needs friends to play games with when you've got Google Assistant?
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How to tell which is my Wi-Fi network
Simple steps to work out which is your home Wi-Fi network and how to log in
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Ten-minute tasks to keep your appliances running smoothly
Maintenance you can take care of now to avoid a crisis in the future
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Slow the spread of infection with existing household appliances
Government advice for households at risk of COVID-19
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