When you first turn on your laptop it should be cool to the touch and ready for work. Run a few intensive tasks, or play some graphically demanding games, and this can soon change to the point where keeping the device on your lap becomes a challenge due to the heat emanating from its hull. Ensuring that a device remains at a sensible temperature not only means that you won’t cook your thighs while editing a video, but could also prevent damage to the internal components....

How to use apps , software and services to improve your team’s performance. How to motivate a team using apps, software and the cloud. (See all business IT advice .) The modern workplace is awash with technology, hard- and software both provided by the employer and brought along by the employee. Consumer and business tech can be both time saver and time synch, often depending on the person involved. Here we’ll look at some ways that software, apps and the cloud can be used to motivate a team working in an office....

Getting your documents, spreadsheets, posters, and other creations from PC to paper is a relatively straightforward affair. But, as with all things in life, it’s only easy when you know how. We show you the steps to take if you want to set up a printer and use it with Windows 10. For users still on earlier versions of Windows, we’ve also included instructions on how to set up a printer in Windows 8 and 8....

Microsoft’s cloud storage service, OneDrive , is a great way to back up and keep your photos, documents, and other data online. But, if you don’t want to use OneDrive because you prefer Google Drive, you can remove the link and in some cases uninstall the app entirely. Here’s how. If you’re looking for a different online back up or storage provider, then be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to the best cloud storage services 2017 ....

This article is brought to you by PC Advisor in association with Digiarty. There are lots of reasons why you might want to rip and copy a movie from a DVD and store it on your computer. You might want to watch a new DVD on your iPad or tablet (which do not have DVD drives); you might just want to backup your expensive movie collection; another reason might be that your DVD collection is bulging and you want to free up some room in your house (a 1TB hard drive full of movies could save a huge amount of cubic meters in your house)....

There are a couple of benefits, but the main one is that you can more easily control those devices in those rooms. When you’re in your living room after setting this up, you can simply say “Alexa, turn on the lights” (or dim the lights) and she will know you mean the living room lights because they’re associated with the Echo assigned to that room in the app. It also allows you to say “Turn on lights in master bedroom” even if you’re in a different room asking Alexa on a different Echo, and all the grouped lights in that room will turn on....

Most Wi-Fi routers have security enabled by default, so when you look through any list of nearby Wi-Fi hotspots you’ll typically see a padlock next to all of them. Still, some routers have ‘open’ or unsecured Wi-Fi which means anyone can connect and use the internet without entering a password. But how do you tell who is connected and using your Wi-Fi? Use your router’s admin page The best – but not easiest – way is to log on to your router and use its interface to check which devices are connected....

We all know that sharing news and photos with friends and family via Facebook is not really free. We pay for it by the social-media giant selling our data. And if you use Facebook a lot, then the company has plenty of your personal data to make money from. It most likely knows your name, age, email, location, hobbies, birthday, religion, shopping habits, political leanings, and favourite sports teams. And it knows the same about your friends, too....

One of the key camera upgrades in the Google Pixel 6 was the introduction of Real Tone image technology, with the aim of providing more natural and accurate skin tones in images. At the time, Google felt that people with darker skin would often not look as they should in images captured on smartphones, often looking contrast-heavy and washed out, and even sometimes with a green tint. The Pixel 6 tech looked to help in this regard, with Real Tone tech aiming to make skin appear naturally lit and as true to life as possible....

Fans of Master Chief will be excited to know that the long-rumoured TV adaptation of Halo has landed on Paramount+. Paramount+ has finally launched in the UK, but it has been available in the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia and the Nordics for a while now. If you’re wondering how to watch the Halo TV show – and where it is available to stream – then keep on reading. When will the Halo TV show be released?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fax function Dual-band WLAN Touch display Additional XL-BK ink bottle Cons Limited USB host functions No real off switch Our Verdict If you’re looking for an office printer for your home office or small office that comes with both a fax function and extra ink in the box, look no further than the HP Smart Tank 7605. Best Prices Today: HP Smart Tank 7605 The HP Smart Tank 7605 tank printer is intended for office use....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Colourful HDR panel USB-C inputs Integrated USB hub Stylish design Cons Expensive Clunky OSD controls Limited adjustment Wireless projection compatbility Our Verdict A classically styled display with many valuable features and excellent performance, but the wireless projection feature has issues. Best Prices Today: Huawei MateView While Huawei has created a few exciting TVs and is well known for phones, its entry into the monitor market has been much more speculative....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Huawei Watch 2 is no-doubt a huge improvement over the first-generation Huawei Watch despite trading in the classic look for something a little sportier, but it’s the high-tech hardware that sets the Huawei Watch 2 apart, offering optional 4G connectivity, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing for use without a connected smartphone. The array of built-in sensors also provide in-depth fitness tracking, allowing for a more holistic view of your exercise regime....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Mows well Smart, useful features Guide cable with three starting points Cons Wi-Fi kit costs extra No obstacle detection Professional boundary wire installation recommended Our Verdict The Husqvarna Automower 310 Mark II is a really capable robot lawnmower. It requires an initial investment in its set up and it lacks frills but its core functions are excellent. Recommended. Best Prices Today: Automower 310 Mark II While this year’s hottest trend in garden tech is robot lawnmowers that don’t require boundary wires, the traditional models will be around for a long time....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stainless steel build Huge capacity Crispy results Faster and cheaper than an oven Cons Annoying control panel Feels like overkill for for small volumes of food Maximum one-hour cooking time Ceiling of oven hard to clean Our Verdict This is one of the largest air fryer ovens we’ve seen and its huge capacity means you’ll get crispy results however much you’re cooking. But you’ll need plenty of space to house it and if you’re only cooking small quantities of food, it feels like overkill....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Travel-sized Reasonable running costs Easy to print images Cons Clunky app Images not as impressive as rivals Limited editing options Our Verdict The iDPRT ZP200 is one of the smallest and most portable printers on the market, but it is not without its flaws. Best Prices Today: iDPRT ZP200 The iDPRT ZP200 is a pocket-sized printer that uses Zink paper. It is one of the many instant printers on sale right now, going toe-toe with brands like Instax, Polaroid and Kodak....

I had to ask myself this very question only this morning, having stumbled across WhatsApp Channels while looking for the new option to add a voice message to my WhatsApp status . Sure, I had some vague awareness of them, but it was a bit of an uncomfortable moment if I’m honest: WhatsApp Channels have been a thing since last summer, and it’s kind of my job to know this stuff....

Intel’s new Core i9 range is exciting news for desktop PC enthusiasts and here’s what you need to know about release dates, pricing and performance, plus the motherboard you’ll need to run one of these super-high-performance chips. Interestingly, this is the first time Intel hasn’t used the Core i7 branding for ‘extreme’ processors. This could be in response to AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper processors , which sit above the Ryzen 7 chips and – like the Core i9 – are aimed at hardcore PC users....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Intel SSD Pro 2500 is designed for Wintel business computing, where its Opal 2.0 compliance may interest IT managers, however this security feature is not unique to business SSDs and can be found on, for example, Crucial and Samsung drives too at lower cost. Where the Intel SSD may excel is in its use of older but well-tested components, promoting reliability and freedom from issue inherent with newer hardware and firmware....

Cyberthieves can use the internet as a tool to rip off unsuspecting victims. Internet scams come in many forms, including emails that attempt to trick you into handing out financial information, pop-ups loaded with malware, and social media messages crafted to spark fake romantic relationships. What can you do to lower your potential exposure to internet scams? It helps to learn what to look for. Here’s what you need to know about internet scams and some steps you can take to help protect yourself ....