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Why is my phone…? We answer your smartphone questions
We've compiled a list of the most common smartphone questions asked by consumers. Why is my phone…? Here's the answer
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How to get iOS 9 today
The simple way to enjoy iOS 9 today (and why you may not want to). How to install iOS 9 now
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Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with a selfie
Queen Elizabeth II is about to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch. What better excuse for a selfie with the Queen?
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How to watch ZTE at IFA 2015
ZTE will be showing off some of its new products at IFA on 3 September. Here's how to watch and what to expect.
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How to watch Moto 360 2 launch live stream
Motorola and Lenovo are hosting the company's biggest launch of the year at IFA 2015 later today. Here's how to tune in live
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Watch Acer IFA 2015 live stream: New Windows 10 phones, PCs & laptops
Acer will be at IFA 2015 this morning showcasing new Windows 10 phones, laptops and PCs. Here's how to tune in live
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How to get genuinely free Android apps and free Android games
Free Android apps and games usually come with a cost, but not when they come from Amazon Underground. Here's how to grab a freebie
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Scan your Android phone for Certifi-gate vulnerability now
A new vulnerability known as Certifi-gate has been spotted in Android, affecting millions of devices. Here's what you need to do
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How to stop Android text message virus
Android phones are susceptible to attack from a single text, but it's easy to avoid the Android MMS virus
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How to make a hologram projector for your phone
Make a cool hologram projector for your phone in two minutes with this simple DIY guide
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Moto G (2015), Moto X Style, Moto X Play Launch Live
Re-live the action as Motorola launches three new Android phones – the Moto X Style, Moto X Play and new Moto G 2015
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How to re-watch the OnePlus 2 launch
First VR product launch, but you don't have to watch that way
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How to build a website using Google Material Design
If you use Material Design on your website, it will look great and work well with devices running Android Lollipop
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How to remove virus from Android phone or tablet
Viruses on Android are rare, but exist. Here's a simple way to remove a virus from Android, plus how to avoid Gunpoder and more
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How to use the new Continuum feature in Windows 10
The new Continuum feature in Windows 10 means you'll always have the right interface for your device.
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Spring clean your smartphone
Make your smartphone feel as good as new by clearing out junk and tweaking a few simple settings
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How to take a screenshot on Android phones, tablets
Learn how to capture your Android phone's screen
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How to switch off notifications in Facebook Messenger
How to mute notification alerts in Facebook Messenger without leaving the conversation
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How to disable notifications in Android
We show you how to clear app notifications, and how to clear software notifications in Android
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How to block private numbers on your phone
Blocking hidden numbers is easy on some phones: here are some tips on how to do it
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How to avoid the iPhone crash prank
A newly discovered bug means anyone can send you a string of characters that'll crash your iPhone. Here's how to stop them.
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How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone
Four simple ways to move contacts from Android to iPhone
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How to stop pop-up ads on Android
Make your Android phone surf faster, and save money, by blocking pop-up ads
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How to transfer files between PC, Mac and Android
There are several ways to transfer files between PC, Mac and Android, but for a simple solution we like this Inateck HB4009
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How to delete photos from your iPhone in iOS 8
Want to delete photos from your iPhone? Here, we show you how to clean all photos from an iPhone or iPad, including photos stored in iCloud.
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How to install Ubuntu Touch on your Android phone or tablet
If you want to try Ubuntu for devices for yourself, here’s how to do it.
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How to sync Google services with Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone doesn't support Google apps, but you can get the best of both worlds by synching Google services with Windows Phone
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How to save a Gmail attachment on Android
Don't just preview your attachment, save it for keeps
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How to fix Android’s “insufficient storage available” error message
Clear your Android device's cache and install apps once again
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Restore deleted text messages on iPhone
3 ways to recover SMS messages you deleted from an iPhone
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Unlock phone: How to use any SIM in your phone
How to use any SIM in your iPhone, Android or Windows Phone
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How to update Android OS
A one-size-fits-all guide to updating your device to a newer version of Android
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What is NFC? Uses of NFC | How to use NFC on your smartphone
We explain Near Field Communications: what it is, what it does, and what it could do for you. Our guide to NFC
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How to increase volume on Android tablet
Make music and video output louder on your Android tablet (and Android phone too)
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How to set a song from Google Play Music as your ringtone
Loads of us download music from Google Play, but how do you use a Google Play MP3 as your ringtone? We show you how
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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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