One of the key attractions of owning a desktop PC is being able to upgrade the internal components. With more modern storage solutions offering greater reliability and efficiency, it’s no surprise you’d want to upgrade to a new SSD. However, that involves transferring all of your data from your existing hard drive to the new one. While there isn’t native functionality within Windows, it’s a relatively simple process if you have the right hardware and software....

If, on the other hand Alexa is complaining that she can’t connect to Wi-Fi, here’s what to do to try and fix the situation. 5 ways to get Alexa connected to Wi-Fi First, check another device – your phone, ideally – to see if it has an internet connection. Be sure to turn off mobile data to force it to use Wi-Fi and then open a web browser and check you can load web pages....

Ever since ‘Exclusive Raid Battles’ were announced back in August 2017, Pokémon Go players have been clamouring to get one of these special raid passes in order to catch MewTwo. Niantic has offered some advice about eligibility, but even with this, very few people have received one. It isn’t that the advice is wrong: it’s just way too vague. Fortunately, a lot more is known about the invitation process and hopefully it will help you get your own EX Raid pass....

Facebook has unveiled its Slingshot image-messaging app, but it’s not available to users outside the US. Here’s a workaround, enabling you to use Facebook Slingshot in the UK. Facebook Slingshot is a bit like Snapchat, allowing you to snap, scribble on and then send photos to other users, which they can unlock only by slinging you back another picture. The Slingshot app is available for Android and iOS, but only in the US....

Netflix is the most popular streaming service, with a wide range of movies and TV shows to choose from – including unmissable originals such as Squid Game and The Witcher that you can’t watch on any other platform. Use T-Mobile’s ‘Netflix on Us’ deal If you live in America and are thinking of buying a new smartphone (such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 ), then it’s worth looking at T-Mobile as your carrier....

The latest 4K TVs can deliver such sharp images it can almost feel like you’re there. But if you’re not seeing that detail or the smoothness you were wowed by in the shop, it’s probably because you’re using the wrong settings. It doesn’t matter if you don’t own a 4K TV: the same principles apply to HD TVs as well. Here’s how to make sure everything is set up correctly....

Although VPN services were originally designed for privacy and security, a side benefit of modern cloud-based services is that they can give you a virtual location. That’s especially handy if you want to access video that’s only available, say, in the UK or US, but you’re in another country. VPNs are usually installed on your phone or computer, but apps are also available on many smart TVs and streaming sticks which means it can be surprisingly easy to get a VPN running on your TV....

If you’re reading this article, disaster has probably struck. You’ve decided to use a password to keep your Windows PC or laptop secure, but for whatever reason, you simply can’t remember it. On modern devices, you’d just use your fingerprint or face via Windows Hello, but that’s not available on many older laptops or budget laptops . However, that doesn’t mean you’ll never have access to your device ever again. There are a few potential solutions, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11....

For many people using smartphones today, a telephone call will come some way down a list of communication priorities, now that text, emails, IM, Skype, Twitter and assorted social networks fulfill most personal needs. But if you do require that real-time chat, there is still the option to dial out and chat over the GSM mobile network. Shame then, in this ultra-high-definition video world, that most of the time for most of the people that chat will still be of such low audio quality....

It’s always Tech Advisor-able to make backups of your personal files and folder, however it’s always useful to create a backup of your operating system in case anything goes catastrophically wrong. Through Windows 8 and 10 you’ll be able to create a recovery drive or repair disc, which will allow you to restore your Windows operating system to a working state with ease. As a word of warning: both methods are made for their respective computing architectures, meaning a 64-bit backup cannot be used on a 32-bit restore and vice versa....

Fortnite is now available for pretty much every major platform, from PC to Mac, from consoles to iOS and Android, and has a huge daily player base. What if you want to play Fortnite with your friends that don’t play on the same platform as you? While with many games you’d simply be out of luck, Epic Games supports cross-platform play on Fortnite, meaning you can play with friends on PC, Xbox, Switch, Mobile and (finally) PS4 at the same time....

How to prepare for Android L: Which devices will be compatible with Android L? First things first: will you be able to download and run Android L? We can’t be 100 percent sure about whether your phone or tablet will get Android L, but we can make some safe assumptions. If you have a recent Nexus device, or a Google Play edition of a non-Google smartphone or tablet, the likelihood is that you will get the upgrade....

Sometimes the wind gets the better of us, and sometimes it’s just heat-induced frizz. Whatever the cause, if you’re looking to Photoshop out flyaways and frizz from your pictures, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve used Adobe Photoshop to complete this process, which is available separately or as part of Adobe Creative Cloud . Some students are eligible for an extended free trial of Creative Cloud , and there are also ways to get Photoshop for free ....

Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets are great, but like all other complex electronic devices, they can get confused at times. If you’ve noticed a drop in performance or any odd bugs turning up, then it could maybe benefit from a reset. Alternatively, you might be selling or giving away your old model and want to ensure that no data or passwords are left on the device. Either way, here’s how to reset your Samsung phone or tablet....

Restarting your phone is a quick and effective way to solve many common smartphone issues, such as app crashes, slow performance, or connectivity problems. Whether you’re using the best iPhone or the best Android phone , the process is simple and can often restore your phone’s functionality without needing further intervention. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to restart different types of smartphones. How to restart an iPhone The process of restarting an iPhone varies slightly depending on the model you have....

So the an email with an attachment has landed in your inbox but no matter how excited you get you have no idea how to save it or download it. Well here’s how to save a Gmail attachment on Android smartphone and tablets . Read : 24 best new phones you should be most excited about in 2015 . In an email, you might be sent an attachment which could be an image, word document, mp3, pdf, a zip file and many other things....

Google Meet is a video conferencing platform that is available for users as part of the G Suite package. It integrates nicely with all other apps, including Gmail and Google Calendar, which can be handy when scheduling meetings with people far and near. You can also share the link with non G Suite users, but they won’t have the privilege of sending out invitations themselves. The video calling app was only available to paid G Suite users, but until the 30th September Google Meet is free for anyone to use....

If you feel like your work and personal life has blended into one in recent months, you’re probably not alone. With many people working from home at relatively short notice, it’s highly likely that you’ll have turned to your personal PC to remain productive. If you’ve ended up with family photos next to work documents or a Netflix tab near important emails, you’ll be glad to know that there are ways to help separate the two on Windows 10....

Here, we’ll show you how to assemble an online shop from scratch in just a few hours. Using the eShop service provided by 1&1.co.uk , we’ll walk you through the basics of adding stock, setting up payment functions, and delivery options. Although it can be a time-consuming process, the fundamentals are easy to put in place and 1&1 provides excellent tutorial videos for the more complex elements. The service starts at around £7 per month, including your own choice of ....

To access all the features of Windows 10, you’ll need to be signed in to a Microsoft account. This will get you access to service such as OneDrive and the Windows Store, as well as easy restoring of backups from other devices. However, in return you’re handing over a lot of personal data to Microsoft, and we can understand why you might not feel entirely comfortable doing that. A local account means the information will only be stored on that device, instead of through any device in the cloud....