At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek design Clean interface Smooth performance Optional wired internet Cons Smart Home panel is no longer exclusive Not as discreet as Chromecasts On the expensive side Our Verdict The Google TV Streamer promised some new controls for your TV, but these have since been rolled out to older and cheaper Chromecasts. However, that doesn’t completely take away from the fact that this is still the most powerful entertainment device from Google thus far....

Marvel has mostly stayed tight-lipped about its plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers 4 , (though we still have Captain Marvel to come before it) but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is one of the few films that it has confirmed is on the way. Of course, now that the team has crossed paths with Thor and the other Avengers in Infinity War , things could look very different for the Guardians going forward....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent colour and contrast Affordable(ish) Low latency game mode Cons Irritating software (outside the US) Bulky remote Few fancy features Our Verdict The Hisense U6K sets are a no-frills Mini-LED offering, netting buyers the great display tech at a lower price than rivals. There aren’t many fancy features, and the VIDAA software shipped outside the US isn’t great, but the bang for your buck is hard to beat....

The Honor Magic 7 series has arrived, bringing significant upgrades over the Magic 6 series released last year. Packed with high-end specs, AI capabilities, enhanced battery life, and more powerful camera features, the Magic 7 series promises to be a strong contender in the best Android phone world. Here’s everything you need to know about the Honor Magic 7 series’ release date, price, and specs. When will the Honor Magic 7 be released?...

According to data from Statista , the average UK and US household has around 10 smart devices. But that number is set to grow rapidly as more and more products have Wi-Fi built in, from smart speakers and security cameras to washing machines and even kettles. Naturally, you might wonder how many devices your broadband router can handle and what will happen if you have too many. The short answer is that it depends upon your router, as some can handle more than others....

The new Mail client in Windows 10 is an elegant and easy to use app. Its clean lines and spacious layout fit nicely with Microsoft’s overall approach to design, but there’s also plenty of capability lurking underneath the friendly veneer. One of the prerequisites of any modern email program is the ability to have multiple accounts, and Mail is happy to accommodate this feature. In this short guide we’ll show you how simple it is to add or remove new accounts in Mail, so you can have all your conversations in one place....

Our phones keep us connected to the people we care about but they can also bring annoying calls or texts. If you’re an iPhone user, you’ve got a nifty little feature built right in that lets you block unwanted numbers. Whether it’s a persistent telemarketer, an ex who just won’t quit or anyone else you’d rather not have on speed dial, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to block a number on an iPhone running the latest iOS 17 ....

Every Google account has a free storage limit of 15GB – but that space can swiftly evaporate given it’s shared between Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. If you want to make sure you have enough space left in your drive for incoming emails, files, and attachments, it’s easy to check how much Google storage you’ve used, and how much you have left. Here, we’re going through how to check your Google storage space usage on both desktop and mobile....

We show you how to check when your laptop was last used. Plus: when was your PC first used? If Little Red Riding Hood was around today, it’s likely that at least one of the three bears would be asking: whoi’s been using my laptop? The privacy of our computer equipment is critically important, as our PCs are windows into our online selves. The contents of your laptop may well be more valuable than those of your wallet....

Windows Phone might now be consigned to the recycle bin of history, but Android and iPhone users can still connect their devices to a Windows 10 PC. Doing so means you can take advantage of extra features such as sending articles you find on the web straight to your laptop. It’s easy to set up and get going in only a few minutes. We show you how. If you have an old Windows Phone and are considering upgrading to a new device, then you might also want to take a look at our guide to the best phones of the year ....

There could be many reasons you’d want to disable the webcam on a laptop, PC or Mac. With cyber security being such a hot topic, knowing how to turn off your webcam is vital for your peace of mind. Obviously, if you have an external USB webcam then the solution is very simple indeed. When you’re not using the device just unplug it from your PC and that will remove any possibility of hackers watching or listening to you....

The realisation that there is a difference between water-proofing and water-resistance can for many people come far too late. While many modern smartphones are now certified for protection against water ingress, at least for a time, many more are simply splashproof, and a dunk in the bath or a swimming pool can still mean a death sentence for these devices. Before your phone or other tech gets anywhere near the water, make sure you have checked and you know its water-resistance rating....

One of the most frustrating problems in Teams – aside from the glitchy video due to a struggling Internet connection, annoying colleagues and choosing the right background – is when screen sharing isn’t working and you can’t share content. There seems to be no reason why content sharing isn’t not working, and you’ve checked all the settings within Teams itself. On a Mac, the principal reason for Teams not allowing you to share your screen is easily fixed, and we’ll show you how here....

How to find free ebooks for Kindle or iPad , and how to read ePub files on Kindle or iPad. The down sides? As ever in the world of modern tech you end up paying for privilege. Rightly or wrongly the internet feels like it should be free and, well, most eBooks aren’t. Authors and publishers have to make a living, and your average eBook costs much the same as the paperback version of the same title....

For the first year after release, Microsoft offered a free upgrade to Windows 10 for any users running older versions. It was a popular move and one that has undoubtedly contributed to the software now being installed on more than 1 billion devices . While this offer officially expired back in 2016, it’s still possible to make the transition without spending any money. We’ve been able to successfully upgrade a Windows 7 PC to Windows 10, now that the former is no longer supported by Microsoft....

Despite Huawei continuing to cross its fingers and find some way, shape or form of workaround for the ongoing ban placed upon it by the US government, the company still went ahead and unveiled two truly new smartphones to the world in September 2019: the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. As much as it was clear at the phones’ launch that the company wished its ordeal would have concluded by now, it simply wasn’t to be....

While there are a few technical exceptions, which we’ll explain below, the plain truth is that Windows can only be installed on one machine. The licence agreement issued by Microsoft is quite clear about this, and when you enter the product key during the installation process Windows locks that copy of the software to that particular PC. It might seem perfectly reasonable to expect that an item you purchased can be used in ways that you deem fit, but Microsoft doesn’t necessarily see it that way....

If you want more performance so you can play the latest games at high resolutions and maximum quality, you need a decent graphics card. Here we explain how to know if a graphics card will fit in your PC and if it will be compatible. It’s crucial to get this stage right, as without it you’ll be left with a powerful graphics card that doesn’t work properly with your PC. In this article, we’ll show you how to make sure a graphics card is both compatible with your device and will physically fit inside your case....

Copy , the cloud storage service by Barracuda software, will soon be closing its doors. This means existing customers will need to remove their files and move them to another provider if they wish to have an online backup of their precious documents, photos, and other data. Here’s how to move your files from Copy.com to another cloud service, and which ones you will want to consider as a viable alternative....

With the ability to share photos, videos, voice notes, GIFs and more via the Messages app on iPhone, it can quickly accumulate a lot of space – especially if, like most of us, you choose not to delete your texts after a set period of time. To help manage your local storage and iCloud backups, it’s a good idea to clear out your old messages and attachments from time to time....