And if you have an Echo Studio , that’s quite a big deal as it means you’ll hear spatial Dolby Atmos sound for videos which have an Atmos soundtrack. You can also get Dolby audio if you have a second- or third-generation Echo or Echo Plus. First off, then, check if both your Echo and Fire TV are compatible with Alexa Home Theatre: Compatible Fire TV Devices Fire TV Stick 4K Fire TV (3rd Generation) Fire TV Cube (1st Generation) – available in the US only Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation) Compatible Echo Devices Echo Dot (3rd Generation) Echo (2nd Generation) Echo (3rd Generation) Echo Plus (2nd Generation) Echo Plus (1st Generation) Echo Dot with clock Echo Studio How to set up Alexa Home Theatre Then, in the Alexa app on your phone, tap on the Devices icon in the bottom right corner and then tap the “+” icon at the top....

One of the many new changes brought in with Windows 10 is an increase in advertising in the menus, home screen and elsewhere. We outline some tips on how to remove ads from Windows 10 . Remove ads in Notifications The Creators Update brought with it a great many new features, but also managed to sneak it some more “suggestions”. These particular suggestions alert you to new Windows features, and prompt you to set them up....

Or, maybe you’re thinking of selling the device or gifting it to a friend or family member, but want to wipe all the data so it’s like it was when you first took it out of the box. In either case, there are a few options available to you. Here’s how to reset an Android phone or tablet. Before you start – back up! As some of the methods we’ll explain here are destructive in terms of files, we always advise that, if possible, you should back up the data on your phone before attempting a full factory reset....

Internet speeds around the home have never been faster with cable, fibre and even 5G now entering the home. But they have also never been slower due to sheer demand in today’s homes with our increasing numbers of connected devices. We need more of that bandwidth to power Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming TV services, video calls on Zoom, laptops, smartphones and tablet Wi-Fi, video gaming, smart-home devices (doorbells, smart thermostats, lights), voice assistants like Alexa, and more....

How to stop spam email The easiest way to stop seeing (and receiving) spam is to get a Gmail or Yahoo email account. It’s perhaps not what you want to hear, but both services – which we’ve covered in our Best free email services roundup – have aggressive and effective spam filters. The good news is that you might be able to use Gmail to send and receive emails from your existing email address....

Check your software Webcams are built into most laptops and you might have one for your PC, sitting on top of the screen. They’re not just for Skype: you can use a webcam to take a quick photo. You might already have software installed to take photos with it (search the Start menu for camera, webcam or the manufacturer name to see if there’s a utility) but here we’ll show you how to use a handy website....

Screenshots can be a useful way of capturing information, recording errors or creating images to share with friends or work colleagues. macOS allows you not only to take shots of the whole screen but also smaller portions or individual windows. We show you the commands you need for this useful tool. How do I take a full screenshot on my Mac? If you want to capture a quick snapshot of everything you can see on your screen, there’s a combination of keys you’ll need to use....

If someone has blocked you from their Instagram account, you won’t be notified of the change. Instead, you’ll need to work out for yourself whether it’s a glitch or if you’ve upset the person to the point where they no longer want you to comment on or view their posts. We show you a few ways to find out if you’ve been blocked on Instagram. Search for their account The most obvious way to check if you’ve been blocked by someone on Instagram is to search for their account....

Chromebooks started out as inexpensive laptops that ran a little more than a version of the Chrome web browser. These days, though, you can get a surprising amount done on a Chromebook without being connected to a Wi-Fi network, or mobile data. In this article we’ll explain what sorts of things you can achieve on your Chromebook when it’s offline. Will all Chromebook apps work offline? No. The nature of web-based apps and services means that quite a lot of Chromebook apps will not work without an internet connection....

Some of the cheapest selfie sticks are sold without a remote control or Bluetooth connectivity, but can still take great selfies. Here’s how to use a selfie stick without a remote control. Selfies are the big new thing in the smartphone world, and manufacturers are piling in the megapixels on their phones’ front cameras. The HTC Desire Eye sitting on the desk in front of me as I type has a 13Mp whopper at the front....

VPNs are becoming commonplace on laptops, smartphones, tablets, and even smart TVs, but they’re a little trickier to run on a games console like the Xbox One. There are ways to set up a VPN on your Xbox, but they take a little more work than simply installing an app – but if you want to watch region-locked content or play new games early when they hit international stores, you’ll have to put the effort in....

Apple Pay offers a handy way to pay for shopping, travel and just about anything else using your iPhone or iPad. Since it was first revealed back in 2014, Apple Pay support has been adopted around the world, making it one of the most popular digital wallet services alongside Google Pay for Android users. If you’re yet to set it up, now is the perfect time to start using Apple Pay....

For a long while Niantic has spoken about improving the AR in Pokémon Go. Most players switch off AR as it makes it more difficult to catch monsters, but the new AR+ mode is a big step in the right direction and here we’ll explain how to use it. Note: To use AR+, you’ll need an iPhone 6s or newer. Unfortunately it isn’t yet available to any Android phones, but we expect it will be at some point soon because Android has ARCore, which is the equivalent of iOS’s ARKit....

2023 has already been a huge year for AI. The first few months of the year have been dominated by ChatGPT, with Microsoft and many others integrating the technology into various apps and services. Access to Bing Chat was initially very limited, but those restrictions have now been lifted. Anyone on the Edge browser can use it, and you don’t need wait for an invitation. While each Bing Chat user is limited to 5 chats per session and 50 chats in total each day, that’s plenty to put the AI chatbot through its paces....

How to use Cortana on Android To find the Cortana app go to the Google Play Store and search for the name, then hit the install button. When you first launch Cortana you’ll be asked to grant the app access to your location and to your files. Both of these are necessary for the app to be able to be able to work fully, so agree to the requests. You’ll also be asked to agree to access to a long list of things including your calendar, search history, voice interface, among other things....

The League of Legends World Championships is one of the biggest eSporting events in the calendar, travelling around the world allowing fans to come and watch their favourite Pro gaming teams battle it out live. Tickets to the events have been sold out for months, so how can LoL fans watch the action? Thankfully, Riot Games will be live streaming the finals for those around the world to watch from the comfort of their own homes....

Ligue 1 is back, and it’s more exciting than it’s been in years. The eyes of the world are on the top-flight of French football following the arrival of Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar left Barcelona after spending his entire career at the Catalan club, and will now link up with former teammate Neymar at PSG. Alongside Kylian Mbappé, the Parisians arguably boast the more formidable front three in world football....

The Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise reboot debuted in cinemas in early August 2023. Although Barbie and Oppenheimer still reigned supreme in cinemas, the reptiles put up a pretty good fight. The animation did brilliantly at the box office, earning a magical $100 million dollars in the US by the end of August. The success of a relatively low-budget film may come as a surprise. However, the animated flick went down a storm with critics and audiences alike....

Children in Need is a charity funded by the BBC that focuses on helping disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Every year on British television, a special show is broadcast to raise funds for the organisation. Doctor Who has often been an important part of that telethon, and this year’s edition will feature another segment dedicated to the sci-fi series. The show will air a so-called minisode, a short episode featuring the fourteenth incarnation of the travelling Time Lord, played by fan favourite David Tennant....

Managed to miss the Star Wars hype train? Never fear, young padawan. There’s a lot of films out there to catch up on, and the internet will tell you lots of conflicting information on the best ways to watch them. With that in mind, we’ve boiled down the most popular methods of watching the Star Wars franchise to make things as simple as possible for you. We’ve even included a version that cuts some of the fat, if you’re short on time....