With the release of Chromecast streaming devices in that past few years, Google has opened up the ability for Android users to have their smartphone and tablet screens displayed wirelessly on pretty much any screen which has an HDMI input – typically your TV. If you want to use a cable so you don’t have to buy a Chromecast, many Android devices let you use their microUSB port as a video output....

Setting up home on a brand-new smartphone should be a quick and easy process, but also an enjoyable experience. Yet moving your contacts, photos, video, music, settings and other data to a new phone can be fiddly and time-consuming, and the process is further complicated if you’re also moving from one operating system to another. Android and iOS just don’t play as nicely together as they should, and that can mean you’re in for a frustrating experience....

With Windows 10 Microsoft – in its wisdom – decided to have two separate places to house all the settings. One is the traditional Control Panel and the other is the new ‘modern’ Settings app. Here’s how to open the Control Panel in Windows 10. It’s hard to know why the Control Panel and Settings app haven’t been merged. It’s possible that Microsoft wanted to create a simpler settings app for touchscreen or tablet users, but on a laptop or PC, it’s confusing as you’re never sure which one to open to change the setting you want....

Tablets make the perfect home for digital ebooks and purchasing then reading books can be done in mere minutes. Here’s how to purchase and read e-books on a tablet. If you’re into reading then a device such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab has the potential to turn into one of the best gadgets you’ve ever owned. Thanks to an increasingly huge collection of traditional print publications appearing online, with everything from books to magazines and also newspapers now being produced in digital editions, a tablet device makes the ideal environment for enjoying them....

For all the changes Windows has undergone in the last 35 years, one thing has remained almost exactly the same: the keyboard. The QWERTY layout has remained is just as widespread now as it was back then, and the many function keys are used for similar tasks. While this works for most people, it might not be tailored to your needs. Maybe there are a few keys you don’t use, or the placement of a certain key isn’t in the most natural place....

Once you have completed this step, you will be taken to this page: Click on ‘Start selling’ and simply follow the procedure to create a Seller account. First, you will be required to give personal information (name, country of residence etc). You will also have to select a type of business (charity, factory, privately-owned or individual etc). Once this is done, you will be asked for selling information. This section will require your country of citizenship and country of birth as well as your passport or ID number....

Whether you’re trying to meetup with someone or simply keeping others informed about your whereabouts, the ability to share your location on your iPhone can be incredibly useful. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple process of sharing your location using iMessage. How to share your iPhone location Provided you use the iMessage app, Apple makes it easy to share your location with others: Find someone you’d like to share location with Artur Tomala / Foundry...

The time has finally come to revisit our dear (and often embarrassing) friend, Bridget Jones, once again. While Miss Jones has always struggled with the concept of getting older and hurtling towards inevitable spinsterhood, the fourth film sees our unlikely heroine take on the biggest challenge yet: finding love after one of the most difficult periods of her life. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is exclusively available in cinemas in the UK....

There are four ways to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ , and these also work for the Samsung Galaxy S8 , Galaxy S8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8 : Simultaneously press and hold the power and volume-down buttons. Swipe the edge of your palm across the screen from right to left (this will need to be enabled in Settings > Advanced Features > Palm swipe to capture)....

Being connected to the internet is pretty much a requirement for all our mobile devices these days. But whether you’re at home or away, it’s not always possible to get the best signal for every bit of your kit. One solution is to turn your laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot. In big houses and offices, where the Wi-Fi may have dead zones – a hotspot can give access to some devices that wouldn’t normally be able to connect....

A keyboard is fundamental to the way most people use a laptop, but it’s not necessary all the time. If you have a touchscreen device and aren’t planning on typing for a few hours, it can actually do more harm than good. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to completely disable your laptop’s keyboard. Most people will only want to do this temporarily, and it could be worth trying if your keyboard isn’t working properly....

One of the (many) great things about Android is that it’s so customisable. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to go to change settings, though, so here we explain how to turn off predictive text and autocorrect on Android, and how to set other keyboard preferences. One of the beauties of Android is its customisability. Google has added a steady stream of new features that allow you to completely change the look and feel of your device to your liking....

While Instagram is primarily a smartphone platform, you can still make contributions to your feed from the comfort of your PC. We show you the software you need, and how to use it, so you can upload video to Instagram from your laptop or desktop computer. What you’ll need The official Instagram site doesn’t allow the uploading of video from a PC, only a smartphone, so we’ll need to download some software that will make this possible....

Using a VPN on your phone, laptop or PC is usually a straightforward process. However, it’s much more complex if you want to use one on Sony’s PS4 and PS5. Much to the dismay of gamers, Sony doesn’t allow VPN apps on its platform, meaning you can’t just browse Sony’s PlayStation Store, find the NordVPN or ExpressVPN app and set up a connection. You can’t even sideload VPN apps as the consoles simply don’t support them....

How to use Instagram Instagram is getting bigger and bigger, with celebrities and brands among those sharing images on the social app. If you’re new to Instagram, it can be a bit overwhelming, so here we take you step-by-step through how to use Instagram in our complete guide. Update January 2017: Two new features are now rolling out to Instagram: wide colour and Live Photo support. L ive Photos support for Instagram Stories has also been added, which lets you add GIFs to Stories without using Boomerang....

How to watch F1 without Sky Unfortunately, Sky has the most rights and is the only provider which broadcasts every single race in full and live. You can get Sky here . The alternative is Channel 4. Here, around half of the races are shown after they have finished and even then it’s only the highlights. However, the other half are broadcast live and in full with ad breaks during the race....

The British & Irish Lions have a big few weeks coming up. The rugby squad have one pre-tour match this Saturday before heading out to South Africa to play eight matches across three different cities in the country. If you’d like to tune into the matches as they air, then we have everything you need to know. We also have similar articles for Euro 2020 , and The Olympics ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: HP DeskJet 3630 In many ways, HP’s new DeskJet 3630 is an absolute bargain. This compact multi-function device offers a printer , scanner and copier, complete with Wi-Fi connectivity and even support for Apple’s AirPrint for iOS devices. HP DeskJet 3630 review: Price That low cost will certainly appeal to home users on a budget but, inevitably, HP has had to make a few compromises to shave the price down so low....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It won’t break any speed records, but the HP Spectre 13 is a smart, attractive Ultrabook that can give Apple’s MacBook Air a run for its money. The HP’s slimline design, high-quality display and reasonable battery life help ensure that it earns its keep when you’re out and about. And, of course, there’s that over-sized trackpad, which is a small but worthy innovation that makes it just that little bit more comfortable to use than many of its rivals....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Folio’s leather-clad hybrid design looks fantastic and works extremely well, and the smart exterior is paired with a high-quality 1080p touchscreen and enough battery power to easily see you through a whole day. However, CPU power lags behind the competition, and the keyboard is too shallow and light for hardcore typists. Best Prices Today: HP Spectre Folio The HP Spectre Folio is an eye-catching hybrid that surrounds its components with leather – and that’s not the only area where it stands apart from the competition....