Initial setup You probably don’t need any assistance getting through the main setup process: the on-screen instructions are clear and easy to follow. Usually, there will be enough battery power to set up your tablet without charging it first. But it’s also a good idea to use the included USB cable and mains charger and allow the battery to fully charge as soon as you can. When you turn on a Fire tablet for the first time, it will ask to choose a language and a region....

If you’re making a presentation in an online meeting, you’ll probably need to share your screen so the audience can see your slides. Although you can choose to share your entire desktop, Microsoft Teams also lets you pick a specific app to share, so participants see only the presentation, which can be from any app, such as Keynote or PowerPoint. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to share your screen via video call and chat from the desktop app....

Windows 11 is a very capable operating system, but it’s also prone to bugs and other issues. One problem almost everyone will have encountered before is a frozen screen. For no apparent reason, the display keeps getting stuck and won’t refresh, meaning you lose everything you’re working on. Most of the time, holding down the power button to manually restart the device will get it up and running again. If not, restarting your device or resetting the BIOS usually does the trick....

If you’ve been using your laptop for a while, you might have noticed that the battery isn’t performing as well as it once did. Lithium-ion batteries simply aren’t capable of maintaining the out-of-the-box performance over an extended period of time. However, this process has been accelerated by planned obsolescence, where companies deliberately limit the lifespan of a device to encourage you to upgrade. While it might be obvious to you that your battery life is not what it once was, it might be worth getting some official information on how bad it’s really good....

You can feel like your taking the best possible care of your laptop, but sometimes disaster strikes. If you misplace your device, or worse still it gets stolen, it can feel like the end of the world. Your laptop is probably second only to your phone with regard to the personal data you have stored on it. Read what to do if your handset suffers the same fate here ....

Build your own surveillance system with your PC ’s built-in or USB webcam. We explain how to use a webcam as a CCTV and motion detection recording system. If you want to monitor your property, or keep an eye on pets left at home, all you need is a laptop or PC with a built-in – or USB-connected – webcam. Then you need some software which can record the feed from a webcam either continuously or – more usually – when motion is detected....

It was previously possible to stream Apple TV audio to a HomePod, which is great when you’re watching Netflix on the streamer, but it wouldn’t work if you switched to your PS4 or a Blu-ray player. However, the second-gen Apple TV 4K uses HDMI Arc or eARC to “receive high-quality audio from a supported TV and then play that audio through your HomePod speakers” according to Apple. You’ll need to make sure your TV supports ARC or eARC technology to use your HomePod as a TV speaker, but most modern smart 4K TVs do, so you likely won’t need to upgrade to an entirely new TV at least....

There’s a wide range of software and services available for Chromebooks that allow you to get work done while using the Google-powered laptops. But what if you want to use Microsoft Office? Is it possible to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a Chromebook? Well yes it is, and here we’ll show you how to access the apps as well outline some alternatives that you might want to consider instead....

So you want to share the same WhatsApp account on two or more phones? For the longest time it wasn’t possibly unless you used a slightly awkward workaround using WhatsApp Web. Fortunately, WhatsApp listened and expanded its device linking feature so you can have your account on multiple phones and not only laptops, PCs and tablets. Even better, it’s simple to do and there aren’t really any major limitations. You’ll lose a couple of features such as the ability to use live location and won’t be able to add a status on the linked phone: those work only on your primary phone....

Whether you’ve sent a tweet with a spelling error or used the wrong hashtag, there are always times when you wish you could change what you originally typed out. Fortunately, the edit button on Twitter is now available. You may have to wait up to seven days for an account to be verified by a member of the team. In my case, it took a couple of days. Therefore, this is not a quick fix if you’ve just posted something....

Whatever smartphone you have, there’s a very high chance you use WhatsApp. The cross-platform messaging app connects billions of people all over the world – all you need is a data plan. In February 2017 it announced a new feature called WhatsApp Status, a feature similar to the main feature in Snapchat , and Instagram’s Stories mode. Despite the fact that the photo-based status feature initially replaced the old fashioned text status, an uproar from users has forced WhatsApp to bring the feature back....

Doctor Who made history in 2018 with series 11, the first to feature new star Jodie Whitaker as the very first female Dr. She’ll be back for more in 2020, and as always, the show will air first in the UK, which means it can be tricky to keep up if you live in another country or find yourself abroad on holiday but don’t want to miss the latest episode....

If you want to stream anything that airs on ITV’s channels, so that includes ITV1, ITV2 and ITVBe, then you’ll need an account with ITVX. This was formally known as the ITV Hub. This service lets you watch content live or on-demand. That makes it the go-to spot to watch the likes of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! It’s also the home for gripping detective dramas and all the family favourite films, and other classic reality hits such as Love Island....

The coronation of King Charles III is just around the corner. The last one took place in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II, so it’s set to be one for the history books. If you want to watch the ceremony unfold live, we have everything you need to know – whether you’re based in the UK, US or elsewhere. What date and time is the coronation of King Charles III? If you just want to watch the main coronation....

Peacock is NBC’s streaming service in the USA, offering a wide range of TV shows, films, and sports to enjoy. Peacock has loads of shows and movies available, including NBC classics such as The Office. In addition, it’s now the home to some exclusive Premier League and NFL games and is also the exclusive home of Love Island USA and the American version of Destination X . Is Peacock available in the UK?...

The MTV Movie and TV Awards are some of the most highly anticipated awards in the pop culture calendar. The show is quite different from classic award ceremonies, dedicating categories to some of the most memorable sections in shows and movies from the past year, including best kiss, best fight and best villain. If you’d like a lowdown on what is to come (including how to tune in), here is everything we know....

Brace yourselves NBA fanatics, for the annual championship games are here. Basketball is extremely popular in the US, but many UK-based fans also look forward to seeing who will become the league champion. The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will compete for the title this year. Check out our guide to find out what games are being live-streamed, what TV channels they’re on, and how to watch them online on almost any device....

Chromebooks have come a long way in the last few years and for many people these Google-powered laptops are now pretty much all they need for day-to-day computing tasks. One function that always comes in handy when you want to share a selection of files is being able to bundle them up in a zip file, which also makes the total size smaller. But, can you do this on a Chromebook?...

The HTC 10 was an amazing smartphone that not only nailed the basics but also gave superior audio and build quality in a relatively affordable package. The recent HTC U Ultra was more baffling; it was too big and too expensive. Read our HTC U11 review and the latest on the U11 Plus . The HTC U11 looks to continue the new U brand by slimming the device down, removing the odd second screen found on the U Ultra and letting you squeeze the device....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: Huawei Fit The Huawei Fit fitness tracking and smartwatch doesn’t bring much new to the wearables party, but it’s affordable and compatible with both Android and iOS. Is it any good? Find out in our Huawei Fit review. Huawei Fit review: Design & build quality The Huawei Fit has a round face and a similar design to the Honor Band Zero ....