How to add and delete cells in Excel Before we go any further, it’s probably a good idea to establish just how you can add and delete cells within Microsoft Excel, a fundamental part of using the software. Don’t worry though, as it’s fairly easy to do: Select the cell(s) where you want to insert a new cell. 2) On the Home tab, click the arrow next to ‘Insert’ and select ‘Insert Cells’....

Backing up your data might not be the most interesting of tasks, but it’s essential for ensuring that your photos, contacts, messages and apps are safe if something goes wrong. That’s why it’s very important to have a regular backup routine or that your phone is set to do it all automatically in the background. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to back up your Android device. How to back up your Android device using Google Backup Google Backup is a built-in feature on Android devices that allows you to back up all of your data – including app data, call history, contacts, device settings and SMS text messages – directly to your Google Drive....

Bluetooth speakers are great and you probably connect one to your phone all the time, but how do you pair one with a Windows PC or laptop? We’ll show you how with these easy steps. It’s particularly handy when you don’t have permanent PC speakers or the ones built into your laptop are poor quality. We’ll be showing you how to do this in Windows 10 . How to connect a Bluetooth speaker in Windows 10 The first step is to open the Settings app (Start then the cog wheel) and select ‘Devices’ – make sure it’s the newer Settings app first introduced in Windows 8 and not the more advanced Control Panel....

Using Photoshop to create low-poly art, here Damien Vignaux (aka Elroy) shows you how he created an artwork for his band, The Escapists – a techno act comprised of Damien and Leonizer records boss Léonard De Léonard. The artwork appears on the cover of The Escapists’ EP, Les Ailes du Courage (Wings of Courage), as well as on flyers for their live shows. You’ll see how to create this cool, grainy work with a low-poly (a polygon mesh of a small number of polygons) twist....

There’s a new web browser in Windows 10 to replace Internet Explorer. Previously known as Project Spartan, here’s how to get the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10. Read : Battle of the browsers 2015: Which is the best web browser for Windows? If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new web browser which Microsoft has made for Windows 10. It’s been called by its codename, Project Spartan, but the software giant has recently announced it will be named Microsoft Edge....

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system, and for most Windows 10 users, it’s easy to upgrade. Just head into Settings and download it like you would any other update. But what if your device isn’t supported by Windows 11 ? Microsoft introduced lots of new hardware requirements , including a CPU with a TPM 2.0 security chip, Secure Boot support and at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage....

Xiaomi phones made for the Chinese market are typically cheaper than Global models, and they often go on sale sooner. That means users outside China can often find themselves with Chinese models. Even if the Chinese-language interface and keyboard is not a barrier to you, most western users are accustomed to such things as Google Play and Google services. These are not preinstalled on Xiaomi phones running Chinese MIUI ROMs....

When it comes to multiplayer gaming, in-game communication systems aren’t great. The overall quality of the audio is often on the low end of the scale, and in most online games, the voice chat functionality ceases to work during loading screens, stifling the conversation between friends. It’s for this reason that people prefer Parties, and in particular Voice Chats, when gaming on the PS5. The problem is they aren’t as easy to set up or join as some might like, so we’ve outlined how to create and join a voice chat both on your PS5, and on your smartphone too....

Earlier this year, Google announced it would be retiring its Google Play Music service , replacing it with YouTube Music. The transition will be complete by the end of December 2020 so there’s not long left. This means that if you want to keep using the music streaming service, you’ll need to transfer your account to the new platform. We show you how to quickly and easily do this so that you retain your playlists and existing library of tunes....

Overclocking your monitor is very simple and causes no harm to it. Often companies reduce the clock speed (overall refresh rate) of a monitor, in order for it to run smoothly and without any problems on certain computers. It’s only recently where companies have started shipping out monitor which run slightly faster than the normal 60Hz refresh rate. This is why you will see budget monitors being shipped out with a refresh rate of 75Hz....

Like most things in the 21st century, it’s now possible to play Cards Against Humanity online with friends and family without spending a single penny. All that’s required is a computer or smartphone, an internet connection, a webcam and some friends to play with. I guess that’s me out then… For those unaware of the hugely popular playing card game, Cards Against Humanity challenges players to come up with the funniest quote possible, with the most inappropriate often being the winner of the round....

In recent years, the ability to record your own audio has become a must-have for many PC users. Whether you’re recording a podcast, creating original video or just saving for future reference, it’s become an increasingly valuable tool for use in both our personal and professional lives. Various free and paid software makes that process quite straightforward, but it will often only record what’s coming in through the mic (built-in or external)....

Android is overwhelmingly the most popular mobile operating system on the planet, with well in excess of 2.5 billion active devices running a version of Google’s software. Microsoft holds a similar status in the desktop world, with Windows 10 surpassing 1 billion devices in 2020 . It’s inevitable that you’ll be sharing data between these two platforms, be it through cloud storage services , web-based file transfer or direct USB connection....

If you’re using an Android phone you have several ways of purchasing and downloading new tunes, but Google Play Music is often one of the easiest options given that the app is preinstalled on many phones . Here we show you how to set a Google Play Music track as your Android ringtone. Also see: Best Android phones 2015 . There are two methods of achieving this. If your phone has an SD card follow the first method; if it doesn’t then you’ll need a PC or Mac on which to download the file and should follow the second method....

After what feels like years since its initial announcement, Android Pay is finally available to download and use in the UK, bringing Android in line with its iOS equivalent, Apple Pay . Just like Apple Pay, Android Pay can be used all over the UK wherever standard contactless payments are accepted, and even on London Underground. Here, we show you how to set up and use Android Pay in the UK....

Google News will happily send you alerts whenever the latest breaking news is occurring. This can be useful if you want to keep abreast of current events, but should you prefer to access headlines in a time of your own choosing then it’s a good idea to turn off the notifications. We show you how to keep the world’s news under control on your device. How to turn off Google News notifications If you want to cease all notifications from Google News, then this is easily achievable....

Netflix is undeniably one of the best streaming services around, but some features have been annoying customers for years. The good news is that the streaming giant has finally provided a way to disable them, so here’s how to stop autoplay previews and next episodes. We’ve all been there, browsing the Netflix interface trying to find something to watch. You start reading the blurb and you’re hit with a wall of sound and motion – a trailer we never asked for....

If you’ve got multiple Echo speakers and maybe Echo Show smart displays around your home – plus any other devices that have Alexa built in – you can play music, set timers and turn smart devices on and off in almost every room. Since you’re reading this, though, you’ll know there’s a problem. It’s a problem I didn’t have until about nine months ago: all my Echos behaved themselves and the nearest one responded....

Uninstalling a VPN is a simple process, luckily enough. However, certain VPNs have been known to leave behind logs or records of your movements, either in the system files or within the registry itself. Stick with us, and we’ll show you how to get rid of them. How to Uninstall a VPN Uninstalling a VPN is pretty straightforward, and is just like uninstalling any other software with one or two extra steps....

If you’ve recently picked up a second-hand phone that was previously on Vodafone ‘s network or you’re preparing to sell one yourself, then it’s most likely carrier-locked. This means that it can’t be used on any network other than Vodafone’s. Don’t worry though, this isn’t a permanent state. We show you how to unlock the device so that it can access any mobile network. Unlocking a phone if you’re a Vodafone customer If you’re thinking of moving networks or want to sell/give your current handset to someone else, then you’ll need to request a NUC (Network Unlock Code) from Vodafone....