Phone Hacks & How Tos
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How to record calls on your iPhone
It might not be built into iOS, but there are ways to record incoming and outgoing calls on your iPhone
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How To Hide Photos In Android & Protect Private Pictures
Stop people accidentally seeing your private photos by creating secure folders in Android
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How to download apps on Android
Here are the ways you can install new apps on your Android phone or tablet
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How to create and view bookmarks in Android
Get to your favourite websites quickly by using bookmarks on Android
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How to hide files in Android
It's easy to make files and folders on your Android phone invisible to everyone except yourself
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How to back up contacts on Android
Keep your contacts safe by backing them up with Google's free app
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How to copy and paste on Android
Copying and pasting text is easy on Android. We show you how to master it.
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How to manage and delete Chrome Autofill data
Auto-fill can be useful, but if you're worried about privacy here's how you can delete or disable the data
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How to turn off Google Assistant
Don't want Google Assistant popping up? Here's how to disable it on your devices
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How to watch the Oppo Find X2 UK launch
Oppo's 2020 flagship phones are finally coming to the UK
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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 stop advertisers tracking you online
Tired of seeing the things you've searched for popping up as ads? Here's how to stop yourself being tracked online
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How to set up a Google account for a child
Give your child access to Google services while keeping them safe. We show you how to create a child's account
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How to use Huawei Share on Huawei and Honor devices
Share files quickly and securely between Huawei devices using Huawei Share
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How to stop autoplaying video on Android
Autoplay video can be annoying, so here's how to stop it in Android apps
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How to watch the Realme X50 Pro 5G UK launch live stream
The X50 Pro is coming to the UK with amazing specs
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How to Install Google Play on a Chinese Xiaomi Phone
Add Google services to your Xiaomi phone to get the best of both worlds: an excellent-value phone with the software you know
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How to Flash MIUI Global ROM on Xiaomi Phone
Step-by-step instructions on installing a global ROM on a Chinese Xiaomi phone, and vice versa
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How to hide notifications from the lock screen on Android
Use these tips so your Android phone won't show everyone your notifications on the lock screen
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How to Group Video Call on WhatsApp
WhatsApp lets you video call multiple people directly from the app
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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro tips & tricks
Our top 10 tips to make the most out of a OnePlus 8 series phone
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How to watch the Motorola Edge launch live stream
Can the new flagship take on the likes of Samsung, Huawei, OnePlus?
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How to get Google Stadia for free
Google's giving up two months of Stadia Pro for free right now
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How to use an Android phone as a webcam in Windows and Linux
If you need a temporary webcam for video calls, you can always use Android phone
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How to view AR animals with your phone camera
Google Lens lets you view 3D animals in augmented reality through your phone camera
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How to Set a Song as a Ringtone on Android
Get your favourite song to play when the phone rings
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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 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 Instagram
How to video chat with up to six people at once on Instagram, for free
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Most Common WhatsApp Scams
WhatsApp scams have a nasty habit of resurfacing, but with our guide you'll know which to avoid like the plague
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How to connect a laptop to your phone’s internet with a Wi-Fi hotspot
Share your Android phone's internet connection to get other devices online
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How to use an iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Share your iPhone's internet connection to help other devices get online
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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 Watch Nokia March 2020 Live Stream
New affordable Nokias that would have likely launched at MWC are finally inbound
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How to permanently delete apps on iPhone
Three ways to quickly purge your iPhone of unwanted apps
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How to disinfect an iPhone
Protect yourself from the COVID-19 outbreak by regularly disinfecting your iPhone
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How to clear the cache on an iPhone
Give your iPhone memory a spring clean by clearing its cached data
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