If you’re a Level 40 Trainer in Pokémon GO you’ll find a new option in the settings: NEW POKÉSTOP. This allows you to nominate a location which will be checked by the community. If accepted, it could turn into a Gym or PokéStop in the game. It’s been more than a year since the feature was first introduced in countries including Brazil and South Korea. But now, Trainers who have reached Level 40 (but not child accounts, as far as we’re aware) can make 7 requests to begin with....

Instagram verification is the pinnacle of social media presence. The platform is notoriously picky about the people who are deemed worthy of getting the desired blue checkmark. However, when you feel that the time is right for you, the steps themselves are deceptively easy. What is Instagram verification and why do I need it? Instagram verification is the process where the platform itself confirms that your account is indeed you, not an impostor or a fan-operated page....

Large gatherings are back on the cards for the first Christmas in three years, but you might not be able to meet up with everyone in person. Whether it’s a friend who lives abroad or family members at the other end of the country, video calls are a great way to stay in touch over the festive season. There are lots of services to choose from, but many limit you to 40 or 60 minutes per call unless you’re willing to pay....

Having notifications popping up when your Android phone is locked can be quite useful if you’re waiting for a message or have forgotten an appointment. But, on other occasions, maybe when you’re trying to hide a surprise birthday party from someone in your household, having the time and date appear at random, replete with a ping to grab their attention, could spoil the event. So, here’s how to take control of your notifications and decide when or if they appear on your lock screen....

Fonts might be plentiful and often free, but there are still times when you want something truly original. This means creating your own font. Many font editors are tricky to use but FontStruct takes a novel approach to simplify the process so that anyone can produce some truly unique fonts. Instead of having to get involved in the intricacies of accurately placing straight lines and editing curves, creating a font in FontStruct need require nothing more complicated than placing blocks onto a grid....

How to make a Snapchat geofilter: What are Snapchat geofilters? So what exactly is a Snapchat geofilter? Snapchat geofilters are special filters that can be accessed only in specific locations, be it a city or a popular event (we’ve seen CES-related geotag filters for the Las Vegas based convention). It’s a different way to show people on Snapchat where you are or what you’re doing, with each filter being unique to the location....

Here’s how to reduce the size of the System Volume Information folder to stop it using up too much space on your hard drive. Some space is automatically allocated on each hard drive (for which system protection is enabled) for storing all the data for each restore point. This might be as little as 5 percent but it could be 15 or even 20 percent. The bigger the percentage, the more space is set aside, and the more disk space you’ll lose when the folder is full....

Flickr recently made some changes to its free account that makes it harder for users to upload collections of images unless they upgrade to a Pro subscription. If this is cause enough for you to jump ship to another photo service such as Google Photos or Smugmug, then there are a few to choose from. In this feature we’ll show you how to move photos from Flickr and find them a new home....

The need for speed isn’t unique to cars – it’s also vital when it comes to PC games, where raw performance has a noticeable effect on your experience’s look and feel. Gamers are always on the hunt for ways to boost the performance of their rigs, be it through updated drivers or software tweaks, game patches, or even warranty-busting modifications. New, more powerful hardware is usually the easiest option when it comes to big performance gains....

With the introduction of Windows 10 comes a handful of features directly aimed at gamers, mainly with the introduction of DirectX 12 and the overhauled Xbox app. The best part of the Xbox app? Being able to wirelessly connect to and stream amazing Xbox One games from your console to your PC wirelessly, from anywhere in the world. It also boasts cross-platform gameplay, letting you play with your Xbox counterparts on your PC (with supported games, anyway)....

Whilst YouTube is great for vlogs, streams and other videos, it’s also a useful app for listening to music. However you’ll probably have noticed a big limitation when using it on your iPhone: the music stops when you turn off the screen or when you return to the home screen and open another app. Being able to turn off the screen is pretty important and not just for saving battery power: it also stops the touchscreen working while the phone’s in your pocket and accidental taps which can skip to the next video....

Consistency is key in many aspects of life – be it studying, working, or creating a successful social media site. If the latter is your game then you’ll know it is so important to post regularly on Instagram and in set hours when you’re trying to build up your own social media presence. Fortunately, there are tools to keep yourself consistent and using them is a breeze. Why you should schedule your Instagram posts Consistency in social media is absolutely necessary....

We’ve outlined some of the most popular scams and hoaxes on Facebook , but sadly not all threats are quite so harmless. If you’re going to share intimate details of your life on Facebook, it’s important to consider who can see what you’re posting. Follow our tips to below to make sure your Facebook account is secure from threats that come in all shapes and forms. The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal has alarmed Facebook users and is behind many choosing to cancel their account for good....

There are times when you might need to access a Wi-Fi password for a network to which your Android device is already connected. Whether you want to share it with a friend or connect another device, knowing how to view the Wi-Fi password can be handy. This guide will walk you through the steps required to see your saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android phones and Android tablets . Open the‘Settings‘app Foundry...

Instead, you use your phone to find the video or other content (which is arguably easier than using a remote control) and then ‘cast’ it to your TV via the Chromecast. Will a Chromecast work with my TV? Chromecast requirements: Spare HDMI input Mains socket or USB port Wi-Fi signal at TV Android or iPhone for control It should do. All your TV needs is a spare HDMI input. This is the standard port for just about everything that connects to TVs these days....

The most basic way to take a screenshot on a Galaxy S7 is to simultaneously tap the Home button and power button, but there is further screenshot functionality that is useful to know. Here’s how to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S7. Also see: Samsung Galaxy S7 review and best Samsung Galaxy S7 deals How to screenshot on Galaxy S7 • Simultaneously press and hold the Home button and power button...

Taking a screenshot is something many of us do every single day, and it’s useful in a variety of situations. Want to keep something important for future reference, share it with a friend or get remote tech support? A screenshot is the easiest way. Microsoft makes it easy to take and store them in Windows, whether you’re using a Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. But with so many different methods to choose from, how do you decide which is right for you?...

Time was when the Wingdings font (remember that?) was the only option if you wanted to use ‘special’ characters, but these days emojis – or emoticons – litter our messages, Facebook posts and – sometimes – tweets. But how do you enable emojis on Android , and how do you add them to tweets? Here’s everything you need to know about using emojis on Android. Because of its open source nature, just about every Android phone is different....

When Apple introduced the proprietary Lightning connection on iPhone, iPad and iPod, it made laying your hands on a compatible cable a total pain. Here we show you how to charge or connect to a computer your iPhone, iPad or iPod using a MicroUSB cable. How to convert MicroUSB to Apple Lightning When Apple changed the proprietary connector from the 30-pin dock to Lightning on its iPhone 5, iPad 4 and fifth-gen iPod touch, for many users it meant yet another cable to carry around, especially if they were also using older Apple products and/or an Android smartphone or tablet ....

While you had to originally opt for third-party options if you wanted to use your iPad as a second screen with your Mac, the introduction of macOS Catalina changed everything. The new operating system brought a number of improvements to the overall macOS experience, with Sidecar taking the centre stage for many Mac users. You see, Sidecar allows you to use any iPadOS 13-enabled tablet as a second display without the need for any cables, and it brings extended functionality too....