Unfortunately, Alexa isn’t magic and if you only own an Echo speaker, Alexa cannot control your TV. You will need at least a Fire TV Stick (all versions bar the first generation) but you’ll get the most control if you have a Fire TV Cube or a Fire Edition TV . Later generations of the Fire TV Stick come with an Alexa remote control, which means you can press and hold the microphone button to bark your commands at her....
PDF is a useful format if you want documents to look the same on any device and guarantee that anyone can view them even if they don’t have the software originally used to create the document. Plus, PDFs also let you lock the file so that people don’t change it in any way. Converting an existing Word document into a PDF is easy, and we’ll show you how to do it....
If you want to download a picture on your Chromebook and save it for later, or keep an image someone has sent, it’s quite simple. Here’s a quick guide that explains everything you need to know. How to save an image to a Chromebook When you’re on a website, you can capture images easily and download them to your Chromebook for safe keeping. To do so, place the cursor over the image and tap the trackpad with two fingers....
Windows 11 has plenty of offline features, but most of the main ones rely on a stable internet connection. When something goes wrong with that connection, it’s extremely annoying. Upon encountering any issues, your first step should always be to check your other internet-connected devices. If nothing is working, it’s likely to be an issue with your router or current outage in your area. But if those devices are connecting and loading content like normal, the problem is likely to be software related....
If you use Deliveroo regularly, you might benefit from its Plus subscriptions that give you free delivery and other bonuses. What’s more, you may already be entitled to get Deliveroo Plus for free. Here’s everything you need to know. What is Deliveroo Plus? Deliveroo is a service that will bring restaurant food, takeaways and groceries to you so you don’t have to go and get it yourself. As the name suggests, Deliveroo Plus is Deliveroo but with more....
The Hewlett-Packard Company, commonly known as HP, was founded all the way back in 1939. But in recent decades, the US firm has established itself as one of the go-to technology brands on the planet. Several different laptop lines are joined by a wide selection of desktop PCs, printers and other accessories, including monitors and headphones. All of these products could be useful for students, something which HP has recognised. The company has a range of deals that are only available to students, and there are some great offers in both the US and UK....
If you’ve taken a great photo or someone has sent you one by email, then there’s a good chance that you might want to print it out. While this can seem straightforward, getting results that match the size you had in mind might prove trickier than you first thought. We show you the simple way to have Windows print photos at larger sizes. Selecting photo sizes in Windows Windows 10, 8, and 7 all have a built-in way to print images....
The great thing about YouTube is that it makes it amazingly easy to make and share your own videos with millions of other people, or just the people you choose. What do I need to record a YouTube video? The easiest way to make a video is to record it on your phone. Most phone cameras are good quality these days and have decent microphones, too. The only thing you might need is a phone stand so you don’t have to hold it or prop it up against something....
Streaming services such as Netflix are fast taking over from physical media, but you probably have a large collection of DVD movies sat on the shelf which don’t get watched as much as you’d like. But aside from the inconvenience of the format, you probably want to safeguard the video on those discs against damage so they can be preserved for the future, especially the rare and hard-to-find ones. Making a digital copy of your DVDs on your PC or laptop is simple if you have the right software....
As a parent, one of the biggest struggles of modern times is managing what your child can do on their phone (or tablet) and restricting the amount of screen time they can have each day. It seems like an impossible task, and it’s certainly far from easy. Even if you successfully manage to block one device, they’ll probably find another or turn on the TV and watch Netflix. There is no magic bullet and you’ll still have to do some supervision (as well as hiding the TV remote) to ensure your child isn’t seeing stuff they shouldn’t....
Broadband is extremely important for speedy and consistent internet. The demand for this has increased all the more with the majority of people now working from home. Although you might think your broadband provider should be responsible for picking up the speed when your internet begins to slow down, you can actually make some quick improvements from the comfort of your own home. The important part to remember is that we’re talking specifically about the speed of your broadband, not the speed of your Wi-Fi network....
Since launching back in 2011, Twitch has offered a way for gamers to showcase their talents to a live audience. Since the pandemic began, more people took to hobbies at home – including Twitch. Now, the site is more popular than ever before. Livestreaming games has gone from strength to strength in recent years, especially with eSports picking up traction. Twitch is also now home to more creative livestreams, from live music and cooking, to art and ASMR....
Chromebooks are designed to be online pretty much all the time. Sure, you can do a good few things with one when you don’t have a connection, but for the best results you’ll need access to the web. If there are no Wi-Fi networks available, then the answer to your problems could be sitting in your pocket, as Chromebooks can use your phone’s mobile data connection to get online. Almost every modern smartphone has a setting that enables it to broadcast a Wi-Fi hotspot to which your Chromebook can connect – just like any Wi-Fi network....
How to use a micro:bit A million Year 7s are getting their own micro:bit this year, and the hope is that it will inspire them to learn to code . The tiny computer has an LED ‘screen’, Bluetooth, sensors and buttons so you can do a surprising amount with it. For some inspiration, see 8 fun projects you can do with a micro:bit How to use a micro:bit When you get a micro:bit it should come with a micro USB cable and a battery pack that lets you power it on the move (the USB cable will also provide power)....
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is an emoji worth? Emoji are becoming commonplace in our digital world, helping express emotion in our texts, tweets and even selfies on sites like Instagram and Snapchat . It’s easy to access emoji on iOS and Android, but what about on Mac? While it’s not quite as intuitive as your iPhone, you can access hundreds of emoji via your Mac....
A calendar is an essential aspect of modern digital life, with a dynamic overview of events allowing you to plan in detail. It can be difficult to choose from the wide range of calendar apps out there, so why not try the Calendar app built-in to Windows 10? It’s simple, easy to use and offers some useful features we haven’t seen elsewhere. How to get started with the Calendar app The calendar app should come pre-installed on your Windows 10 device, with no download required....
Google Analytics is a free service that enables you to gain useful information about the visitors to your website or blog. See the most popular content, whether they use PCs or tablets, how long they stay and much more. Here’s how to use or upgrade to the new Universal Analytics. If you have a website or blog, it’s vital that you know how many visitors you have, which pages they like best, whether they stop and browse or move on to another site, whether they are Apple Mac or Windows PC users, if they use a tablet or smartphone , and so on....
The 75th annual Primetime Emmys are nearly here, with Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus and Ted Lasso all up for some of the biggest awards of the night. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Emmys, including when it’s happening, who’s been nominated, and how to watch it live from anywhere in the world. When will the 2024 Emmys air? The 2024 Emmys will take place tonight, Monday 15 January 2024 ....
Awards season may be over in the film industry, but that doesn’t mean the world of music has given up yet! The Billboard Music Awards is back this spring, awarding the most popular and best performing artists and songs from across the popular scene. We’ve rounded up everything to know about the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, including how to watch it from the UK, what time it’ll be on, who the nominees are and who will be performing....
Mac vs Windows is a debate that has raged for years, ever since both emerged as the leading operating systems for most people. With an estimated 77% of all desktop devices running Windows , Microsoft undoubtedly wins in a popularity contest. But Mac users are an increasingly loud minority, boasting excellent reliability and easy sharing of data from an iPhone or iPad. With that in mind, here are some key areas of macOS Catalina that we’d like to see come to Windows 10....
