There are a few different ways to add someone as a friend on the Nintendo Switch , ranging from the notoriously fiddly 12-digit Friend Codes to simply adding people sharing your Wi-Fi network – with more methods on the way too. Still, the Switch’s minimalist UI doesn’t always make it obvious how to go about adding friends, so we’ve rounded up all the methods available right now, as well as Nintendo’s plans for the future....

So you want to build your own PC . Here’s a complete guide to the components you need and how to assemble them. We show you step-by-step how to build a Windows PC, with video walkthroughs. We’ve built a PC suitable for gaming for less than £500, but even if you decide to spend more and upgrade some of the components we’ve chosen, or would rather spend less and build a basic PC for email, web and photos, our guide is still relevant: the principles are exactly the same....

Windows 11 looks set to simplify many elements of the user experience, but that won’t include default browsers. If you don’t want to use Edge, the process will be more complicated than ever. Microsoft has retained the pop-up which appears after a new browser is installed and you open a supported file, but that’s your only opportunity using this method. If you happen to miss, the ‘Always use this app’ checkbox, it’s a bit of a hassle to change it....

Keeping your dishwasher clean will ensure that it’s running efficiently and that no food or detergent clogs it up. Is it a fun job? No, it’s not. If you’re anything like me, dealing with bits of old food is one of the worst household chores going. But if you want clean plates, a dishwasher that lasts and to avoid spending money on repair bills, it’s a very good use of your time....

It’s possible that over time you may have created more than one Google account. Maybe one was for work and another for home, or it could be the case that you just didn’t like the name you had chosen first time around. So, is it possible to merge both of them into a single unified account? We take a look at what you can do to combine Google accounts. How to use two Google accounts on one device If you don’t want to fiddle about with all the individual methods outlined below, a much easier solution is to simply add both Google accounts to the same device....

With Windows 10 , Microsoft has changed things around a little, and it isn’t always obvious how to connect your device to Wi-Fi. Here, we’ll show you how to connect your Windows 10 laptop, tablet or PC to a wireless network. Before you can connect to Wi-Fi you will need a few details: the name of the wireless network (typically printed on a label on the router) and the password (again, usually found on the router)....

Windows 10 is a powerful and complex operating system, capable of millions of different tasks across a wide variety of different devices. Most of us won’t use the vast majority of these on a day-to-day basis, but some can be extremely useful in saving time and streamlining your workflow. One such example is scheduled tasks, which are usually created via Windows 10’s dedicated Task Scheduler app. What is a scheduled task in Windows 10?...

Netflix has some amazing TV shows and movies on offer for all palettes, so much so that it can be hard to resist. The ‘just one more episode’ temptation that having a whole series instantly available can wreak on a person’s resolve is remarkable. This all-you-can-eat buffet has also been know to lead viewers into unfamiliar waters that reveal a little too much about them to their partner or flatmates. Thankfully Netflix has a way for your to cover your tracks and delete your history....

You’re on a timer here, so let’s cut straight to the chase: do you need to delete a WhatsApp message you’ve just sent? You have SEVEN MINUTES. Open the message, press and hold to select it, tap the rubbish bin icon at the top of the screen and choose ‘Delete for everyone’. Now breathe, and let’s talk about it. Did that really work? Did anyone see it before you deleted it?...

Airplane mode (Flight mode in the UK) in Windows 10 is designed – as the name suggests – for use on an aeroplane. It supposedly stops your PC from interfering with the navigational instruments on an airplane. But it can also be a useful way to silence all of the internet noise that can eat away at your ability to focus. It also disables Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and any LTE connections they device may have, such as you get with a Project Athena laptop....

Why won’t my Echo connect to my Wi-Fi? Should the problem have occurred after the device was already up and running, then here are a few things to try. The first is simply to reset the Echo itself. Do this by removing the power cord for a few seconds then replacing it once more. Sometimes this can clear out any confusion that might have happened, as can turning your router off and back on again....

BT Home Essentials costs £15 per month and has download speeds of up to 40Mbps: the exact speed will depend upon what’s available at your address – it could be lower. BT offers a “Stay Fast Guarantee”, which is the minimum speed you can expect and you can find out what it is by entering your postcode on BT’s website . The discounted rate is reduced from the usual price of £26....

If you’re not using Gmail as your main email provider, it’s probably Outlook instead. The latter boasted over 400 million active users in Microsoft’s last official figures from 2018, and that number is only likely to have grown since then. But if you’re thinking of switching, Outlook’s inclusion in the premium Microsoft 365 service may have put you off. After all there’s no need for most people to pay to send and receive emails....

For the first year after release, Microsoft offered a free upgrade to Windows 10 for any users running older versions. It was a popular move and one that has undoubtedly contributed to the software now being installed on more than 1 billion devices . While this offer officially expired back in 2016, it’s still possible to make the transition without spending any money. We’ve been able to successfully upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10, now that the former is no longer supported by Microsoft....

In Windows 10, as with previous versions, there are three basic options when you turn off your computer: shut down, sleep and restart. When you choose shut down, your PC will do different things depending on whether hibernate is enabled or disabled. Hibernate is – as far as you’re concerned as a user – the same as Sleep mode. It means you can carry on where you left off: all your apps will be open and where you left them, and browser tabs will still be open....

Ever since tablets emerged there has been the question of whether they can replace a laptop as a productivity device? Arguably Android devices stand a better chance of doing so than iPads , as they give you greater access to the file system and flexibility when it comes to the look and feel of the system. They might not quite hit the heights of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 , but in this feature we’ll explore how you can make a humble Android tablet, like the Google Pixel C, look more like a PC....

Many cheap Android phones come with a paltry 8GB of storage, and even 16GB isn’t really enough for lots of apps, high-resolution photos and videos, plus a music library. Fortunately, the vast majority of Android phones have a memory card slot, into which you can slot an inexpensive microSD card. What you need to know about microSD Before you buy one, check what capacity your phone will support. Flagship phones tend to accommodate 128GB or higher, but many cheap Androids accept only 32GB....

A reader wrote to PC Advisor to ask how they could print on card using their home printer. Here’s how we fixed their problem. Also see: what’s the best printer Q “I’m trying to print a set of wedding place name cards on thin card, but am having trouble getting the card to pass through the printer. Sometimes it works, at others it doesn’t. I know the obvious answer is to use thinner card, but I have already purchased all my card....

Kids are staring at screens more than ever right now. They’ve been forced to attend school via video calls and submit work via Google Classroom and other systems. During lockdown, there’s precious little to do and it’s hard to tell your kids they’re not allowed to play Roblox, make TikTok videos or spend yet more time messaging or video calling their friends. Don’t get us wrong: technology has been an invaluable tool which has helped bring families together when they can’t meet up in person and it has helped kids to keep in touch with grandparents, friends and classmates....

Protecting your identity online is proving increasingly difficult. We’ve covered subjects such as how to secure your Facebook account in the past, but what can you do if someone sets up a rogue account and pretends to be you? Here we show you how to report someone impersonating you on Facebook or Twitter. How can someone impersonate you on social media? It’s easier than you might think. Setting up a new account with a name the same as yours, or a very similar name, is straightforward....