There’s plenty of great content to enjoy on Disney+, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you want the next episode to load itself up automatically. After all, we all need to go to bed at some point. The autoplay trailers for new content can also be a bit of a pain when navigating through the menus to decide which show you want to invest your time in next. Well, there is a way to stop both of these happening if you know where to look....

While you could put this down to an accidental press of the Apple TV remote, I’ve personally experienced the issue and can reassure you that this simply isn’t the case. But after scouring forums and experimenting with various settings on my Apple TV, I think I’ve finally figured out what causes the issue. Why is my Apple TV turning on? Scouring through forums, it’s clear to see the Apple TV can turn itself on for a number of reasons....

With a new streaming feature (Torrents Time), The Pirate Bay has probably got the big name streaming services quaking in their proverbial boots. This means users no longer need to use a client like BitTorrent to download something and then watch it. You can stream movies which aren’t even out on DVD directly in your browser. Naturally, we don’t advocate the use of torrent sites to share copyrighted content. But we do believe in the freedom of the internet, we’re here to provide independent and objective information....

In-game screenshots allow us to share moments with friends and family or as a way to capture and savour an epic moment. Screen shots in Windows PCs aren’t anything new, the PrtSc button resigns at the top right-hand side of every keyboard, be it on a full sized keyboard to a small form-factor keyboard found on a laptop. However, the Print Screen button doesn’t always work in games, as due to coding won’t allow you to take a screenshot of your game....

If you’ve got a new Android phone and want to make sure that all the data from your old one can transition across, it’s probably easier than you think. You shouldn’t have to worry about loads of complicated processes, as Android has a built-in feature that allows you to seamlessly bring the files, apps and data from one Android device to another while you’re setting it up. Depending on how much data you’re moving, the process could take a while to complete, but actually getting it started is relatively straightforward....

If you have just moved from an iPhone or iPad to and Android phone or tablet, you might have music in your iTunes library that you want to listen to on your new device. You can either copy the music directly with a cable or upload songs to Google Play Music, which makes them available to stream to any device without taking up storage space. If you go for the first method, the process is fairly simple because Android devices can be used just like a USB drive....

Windows 8.1 is a free update for computers running Windows 8 and it’s well worth upgrading. Here’s how to update. First, it’s worth backing up any important data since there’s always a chance something will go awry. The process is no different from the monthly Windows updates you’re used to, but it isn’t worth the risk if you don’t have backups already. UPDATE: If you can’t see the Windows 8.1 Update in the Windows Store, click this link ....

If you want to play your favourite SNES, N64, Game Boy and Sega titles from yesteryear on your iPhone, you’re in luck. While it was once a lengthy process to install an emulator on your iPhone, with some requiring you to jailbreak your device, that’s no longer the case. While Apple isn’t quite as accepting of emulators in the App Store as Google is with the Play Store, there are ways to quickly and easily install emulators on your iPhone....

Apple makes many of its services work only on Apple hardware, which means that you can’t use iMessage on Android, for example. But if you’ve just switched from iPhone to Android and want to check your iCloud (or @me.com) email on it, it’s no problem. We explain how to set it up. Use an app-specific password These days Apple enables two-factor authentication by default on iPad, iPhones and macOS. So the first thing to do is to set up an app-specific password for accessing email on Android....

Facebook has joined the ranks of companies such as Microsoft, Zoom, Apple and Google that offer free online video calling, by adding the new ‘Rooms’ feature to its Messenger service. One of the best things about this, in these post Social Dilemma days where people are less happy with using social media sites, you don’t even need a Facebook account to join in on calls and there are no times limits for how long you can use the Room....

Whether you want to make a graph, keep tabs on expenses or do more advanced stuff with numbers, Microsoft Excel is one of the best spreadsheets around. Here’s how to get started with Excel to use basic formulae, add and subtract and a whole lot more. How to use Excel | Excel How To guides: Use basic formulae Use Excel to budget your money Make a graph or chart Add (SUM) and subtract cells Calculate standard deviation Freeze rows and columns Delete duplicate data Add, delete, lock, merge and split cells Calculate percentages Set print areas on multiple sheets Make PivotTables How to use Excel | Import and export data from Excel Import and export comma separated (CSV) files Export Excel to Google Sheets and vice versa Author: Jim Martin, Executive Editor, Tech Advisor Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years....

The Gear Fit, reviewed, is a great-looking fitness tracker and smart watch, but Samsung has restricted it to working with only 17 or so of its own smartphones and tablets. See best smart watches That means you’re unlikely to buy it if you don’t already have one of them. Fortunately, there’s a workaround which allows you to pair the Bluetooth band with a non-Samsung Android device, and we’ll show you how it’s done....

Windows 11 was largely developed during the pandemic, so it’s no surprise that multitasking is one of its key strengths. Millions of people shifted to working from home overnight in 2020, often relying on small laptop screens rather than their usual desktops in the office. Even in the current hybrid working model many companies have adopted, people need an operating system that can handle multiple apps at once – wherever they are....

Whether you’re jetting off on holiday or you live abroad and want to watch UK TV, it’s possible to see your favourite shows with a little work. The best method to use will depend upon what you want to watch and how long you’re overseas, but we’ll explain everything right here. Can I watch live UK TV abroad? Technically no, but in practice, yes. The fact is, almost none of the UK TV providers allow you to access their services if you’re not in the UK (you’re ok if you’re in the Channel Islands, though)....

The 24-hour race at Le Mans is perhaps the toughest motor race there is: an entire day of non-stop racing. It’s gruelling for both car and drivers, but this makes it one of the highlights of the calendar for motorsports fans. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the event, making it a particularly special one. Hundreds of thousands of people travel to Circuit de la Sarthe in France, but for many more, watching online or on TV is the only way to see the spectacle....

When awards season rolls around, they don’t come much bigger than the Golden Globes, which sit behind only the Oscars when it comes to recognising Hollywood’s best movies . We’re all used to spending the next morning arguing about who should have won what, but the really committed will try to watch the 78th annual Golden Globes ceremony live – though if you want to watch from the UK you might be in for a late night....

The Oscars are the most important awards in the film industry, and the ceremony draws a crowd of A-list celebrities to the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. This year’s Academy Awards will take place this weekend, and Emilia Pérez is up for the most awards with a total of 13 nods. The Brutalist, and Wicked followed with 10 nominations each. If you haven’t yet seen Brady Corbet’s epic or fancy a rewatch, take a look at our guide on how to watch The Brutalist in the US and UK....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The HP Envy 13 is a great laptop for those who want something portable, good-looking, long-lasting and able to play games almost improbably well for such a slight machine. It’s more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 720S or Acer Switch 3, but is far better than either for gaming thanks to its GeForce MX 150 graphics. The one niggle you need to Consider is the trackpad....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable & IPX4 Sound quality Adaptive ANC High-Res Audio Cons Fragile case ANC could be better No wireless charging Our Verdict Huawei’s new generation of affordable wireless earbuds are back with new active noise cancelling modes that very few brands can offer in this price range. In addition, it adds the IPX4 certification for fitness use and Hi-Res Audio support. Best Prices Today: Huawei Freebuds 5i The price of wireless earbuds has plummeted in the last year due to the sheer number of options on the market....

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has been announced for a full global launch, and it could well be the most exciting foldable phone we’ve seen yet – though there are a couple of potential snags that we can spot. Huawei announced its Huawei Mate XT Ultimate foldable in November, but it was restricted to the local Chinese market at the time. Now, as teased earlier this month, Huawei has announced that the Mate XT Ultimate will receive a global launch....