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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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How to recover deleted photos on iPhone
Accidentally deleted photos from your iPhone? Here's some things to try
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How to watch the Huawei press conference live stream
5G phones and a new foldable could be on the agenda
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How to watch the Honor View 30 launch live stream
Honor is still going ahead with its MWC plans
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How to use Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode on Android
Here's how to turn on Google's Ambient Mode on supported Android smartphones
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How to install Google Play Services on the Huawei Mate 30 Series
The Mate 30 Series are Huawei's first phones to launch outside of China without Google Play Services out the box. Let's fix that.
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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 use Snapchat on Windows
All the best features of Snapchat can also be enjoyed on desktop
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