When you get an alert, you can listen to the recorded 10-second clip and also ‘drop in’ to your Echo and listen live to hear what’s going on and decide if you need to rush home or get a neighbour to check on your property. Guard can also work with compatible alarm systems from ADT and Ring which provide professional monitoring, allowing those services to receive Smart Alerts from Alexa and also arm your alarm when you leave home....

With more than 1 billion devices, Windows 10 is far and away the most popular desktop operating system on the planet. It’s become increasingly capable in recent years, with a wide range of features aimed to cater to almost every possible use case. In order to keep things ticking over nicely, Microsoft releases a steady stream of software updates. In addition to monthly security updates, the company has settled into a regular biannual schedule for so-called ‘feature’ updates....

There are a number of these kinds of websites online, but one that seems to be causing excitement is Cartoon HD as it provides users with an experience akin to Netflix. Here, we show you how to use Cartoon HD and all its features. Cartoon HD: A Warning Before we go any further, we should probably establish what Cartoon HD is. Essentially, Cartoon HD is the Netflix of copyright-protected content streaming, offering free access to a wide range of TV shows and movies – even those that are in the box office at the moment....

Described as a more proactive Assistant experience, Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode turns your smartphone into something akin to the Google Nest Hub when charging. Google Assistant uses all its smarts to provide you with information it thinks you’ll find useful depending on the time of day, whether that’s an incoming notification, weather update or a reminder alert you’d set a few days earlier. It goes a step further, transforming your phone into a digital photo frame using photos from your Gallery – if you want, anyway....

More than ever before, modern PCs are expected to be capable of multitasking. Windows 10 has various features that support it, including Snap Assist for displaying windows side-by-side and Task View for quickly switching between open apps. Both can be useful for easy access to video content, but filling almost half your screen with a tiny video window doesn’t feel like a productive use of space. Unless you’ve connected your laptop to an external monitor , using Picture-in-Picture is a way to keep videos playing in a floating window while you focus on the main task at hand....

With the release of iPadOS 16 comes the introduction of Stage Manager, one of the biggest new features of Apple’s latest tablet-focused OS update – but it’s not something all iPad owners will be able to use. For those lucky enough to have a supported iPad, Stage Manager looks to completely reinvent the iPad multitasking system, bringing it closer to a traditional desktop experience with resizable windows and multiple apps running side-by-side....

Most times your computer stops working properly one of three issues is to blame: often a change you have made – installing software or changing a critical setting – has caused something to go awry. If not it may be that you have a malware infection, or something mechanical may have gone wrong (your storage is full, you don’t have enough RAM or something has overheated and broken). System Restore is a limited but brilliant tool – it won’t delete a virus or mend a broken fan....

Unlike the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , the Nintendo Switch doesn’t come with all of its online features baked directly into the console – you’ll need the official smartphone app to make the most of the console online. You can still play games with the console alone of course – including online multiplayer – but if you want to take advantage of more complex features like voice chat, stat tracking, and more, you’ll need the app....

If you’re a fan of Lin Manuel Miranda’s music Hamilton, then you should know about In The Heights. This movie is an adaptation of the stage show by Miranda and follows a vibrant community in New York where a bodega owner lives. He has mixed emotions about closing his store in the local neighbourhood and returning to the Dominican Republic. Like many other Warner Bros. films this year, it’s out now cinemas and on HBO Max in the US....

In summary: Tech Advisor provides guidance on streaming the 2003 Christmas rom-com ‘Love Actually’ featuring Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley across multiple platforms. UK viewers can access the film through Prime Video, ITVX, Sky Cinema/Now, and Netflix, while US audiences can stream it on Amazon Prime Video. Free trials are available for new subscribers on several platforms, with subscription costs ranging from £5.99-£12.99 monthly after trials end. Detailed instructions are provided below....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Build quality is faultless and the 1020 G1 has twice the USB count of the MacBook, if less compact and with half the battery life. The reflective touchscreen is the main blight on an otherwise superbly machined executive laptop, which is why we’d recommend the non-touch version instead. Even so, the MacBook is cheaper at £1049 and, unless you specifically need Windows, it’s the better buy....

At a Glance Our Verdict Huawei’s created yet another fantastic flagship offering in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, which boasts innovation – seen in elements like its new Horizon Display, a killer camera and superb performance. Without Google Play Services out the box and uncertainty as to when they might return, however, the now markedly more affordable Mate 20 Pro might be the smarter purchase in this comparison. Best Prices Today: Huawei Mate 30 Pro The freshly launched Huawei Mate 30 Pro brings heaps of innovation to the table, designed to supplant 2018’s Mate 20 Pro in every way, but there’s at least one huge caveat that might make you think twice when choosing between this year’s and last year’s Mate....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of power & ports Killer keyboard 2.5K, 90Hz, 3:2 display Webcam back above the display Cons Plain design Thunderbolt 4 limited to top SKU Webcam only 720p Our Verdict With power, ports, and a killer keyboard this is a capable all-rounder best suited to anyone who prioritises performance but isn’t willing to give up on portability. Best Prices Today: Huawei MateBook 14s (2021) There’s a familiar refrain when it comes to reviewing Huawei laptops: forget about the Chinese company’s ongoing Android problems, because the Windows laptops are great....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong main camera Great 120Hz display Thin & light Cons No Google software support No 5G Basic secondary cameras Our Verdict The Nova 9 looks great, the display is sharp, and the main camera is a real triumph for the price. But that’s still not enough to make this phone worth it for the average user. With no 5G networking and no support for the Google Play Store, the Nova 9 simply doesn’t add up for most people....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The P30 Lite is an attractive phone with decent cameras at an affordable price. However, it falls down in other areas which are important. Most notably performance and battery life. Best Prices Today: Huawei P30 Lite Huawei might be in a spot of bother when it comes to its mobile business, but it doesn’t affect phones that have already launched. So the P30 Lite is still an option, especially if you can’t afford the flagship models....

Huawei has officially announced the Huawei Watch 5 as its flagship smartwatch alongside the more budget-friendly Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro activity tracker, smartwatch hybrids. The Watch 5 arrives in two different sizes, optional titanium casing and a new ‘X-Tap’ sensor while the Fit 4 series offers a very Apple Watch and Watch Ultra-esque styling. To better rival the likes of Apple, Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch, Huawei now offers the Watch 5 in either 42- or 46mm sizes....

While the Huawei Watch 3 might be the smartest timepiece the company has released to date, it isn’t giving up on its existing GT line just, announcing the Huawei Watch GT 3 series alongside new phones and accessories. Arriving in two sizes, each with its own distinct style, the Huawei Watch GT 3 expands on the feature set of its direct predecessors and doubles down by offering more accurate activity tracking, while also showing what Harmony OS looks and feels like on more modest wearable hardware....

As Tech Advisor’s Mobile Editor, I write about smartphones almost every single day. And while I’m not shy in voicing my opinions, I try to keep my articles as objective as possible, focusing on the features that will affect almost everyone who uses the device(s) in question. That’s pretty much impossible when it comes to third-party apps, though. The apps you choose to download to your device represent a very personal decision that’s influenced by all sorts of different factors....

Netflix is testing a new way to search for titles. Prepare to be unsurprised: it involves an AI chatbot. At the moment, the AI chatbot is in beta and only available to certain users. But when it rolls out to all, you’ll be able to request viewing suggestions based on your mood. Netflix gives an example of the content suggested if you ask for “something funny and upbeat”. (It’s not a dazzling example....

Intel doesn’t dominate the CPU landscape like it once did, with Apple transitioning to its own silicon and AMD proving a worthy rival. The company has been forced to adapt, shifting to a new hybrid architecture with 2021’s 12th-gen Alder Lake that delivered brought improvements to both performance and battery life. Intel is now building on that with its latest 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors – another significant step forward. After a few desktop CPUs were announced last year, Intel used its CES 2023 press conference to reveal lots more, including those designed for laptops and tablets....