Not getting any replies to your WhatsApp messages? If it’s just one person not responding, then there’s a chance they’ve blocked you, or are just ignoring you. Because there are legitimate reasons for blocking others, such as preventing abuse, and because of privacy concerns, you won’t know for sure whether you’ve been blocked by someone on WhatsApp. In fact, WhatApp even states on its help page about being blocked that “ We have made this intentionally ambiguous in order to protect your privacy when you block someone....

Windows 11 was announced in late June, but Microsoft still hasn’t confirmed a release date for its new desktop OS. October looks the most likely, but that’s based more on speculation than concrete evidence. Even when it does arrive, most users will be waiting until 2022 for the free upgrade from Windows 10. In the meantime, plenty of early builds of Windows 11 have been available for everyone to download via the Windows Insider Program....

If you’re having performance issues with Google Chrome, hardware acceleration built into the web browser could be to blame. Here’s how to turn off GPU hardware acceleration in Chrome. Also see: What’s the best browser for Windows 2015? Google Chrome supports GPU hardware acceleration, which means it doesn’t need to rely solely on the CPU to render web pages. This should be a good thing, and it should speed things up....

There are now a plethora of messaging apps to choose from, and using all or even several of them at the same time can be frustrating. Constantly jumping from one app to another and managing messages in them over time can simply become tedious. Thanks to new app Beeper , you can now bring all your chats from multiple apps into one place, recalling the glory days of BlackBerry Hub....

Whether you’re looking to part-exchange your current car, sell it privately or find out what a used car you’re considering purchasing is worth, here are the best ways to find out quickly, for free. Even if you are just starting out and want to buy your first motor (or another one to the collection, you dandy), then there a few places you’ll want to start. Best places to buy a car online The best place to start your search is at AutoTrader ....

Update: LG won the tournament in London. We’ve left the information below so that you can use it for future ESL events. The ESL Pro League CS:GO finals take place in the indigo at The O2 London, where four teams battle it out to win a share of the $750,000 prize pool. Here’s how to watch the epic showdown with the CS:GO ESL live video stream. Counter-Strike has been around for a long time, dating back to year 2000 with the launch of the original game ....

In this article we explain how to watch the 2019 cricket matches between England and Pakistan live on TV or online, how to listen on radio, and how to catch up with highlights of the action afterwards. If you want to watch the 3 June 2019 match at CWC19, read How to watch England vs Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup . Match schedule The two teams played a T20I on 5 May, but this now leaves five ODI (50-over) games – that’s the same format as the World Cup....

Finally, a brand new Halloween film is here. Halloween Kills picks up after Laurie Strode, her daughter Karen and granddaughter Allyson left the killer Michael Myers burning in the basement. The trio believed that the monster was dead, but somehow he managed to escape. Now they must team up with survivors of Michael’s first rampage to stop him, once and for all. The horror film is out now both in cinemas and on the NBC streaming service, Peacock – which currently is only available in the US....

The Hundred is now well underway, with the Oval Invincibles off to a strong start in this ten-team tournament featuring both local stars and international players for the men’s and women’s teams. If you want to catch the rest of the matches, then we have everything you need to know. Find out here what time matches will be kicking off in your area, and what channels you’ll need to tune in....

After the biggest drawn-out shock in US political history, Donald Trump will be sworn in as 45 th President of the United States of America today, Friday 20 January. We imagine the whole world will be watching. But how can it do so? How to watch the Trump inauguration in the UK: When is Donald Trump becoming President? Trump will be sworn in as President today, Friday 20 January in Washington DC....

After being defeated in May in a gruelling 12-round match, Tyson Fury is back to challenge Oleksandr Usyk in a fight that will go down in the history books. If you want to watch the action live, we know how you can stream Fury vs Usyk for almost nothing. Usyk won the last fight in a split decision, and this time around he is hoping to keep his titles – though he won’t be defending the IBF belt, as he vacated that earlier this year....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The shiny touchscreen is a pointless ostentation raising price and weight besides sapping power, and network connectivity is limited. Otherwise the HP Omen 15 is a nicely built, stylish and speedy gaming laptop. Best Prices Today: HP Omen 15-5001na The Hewlett Packard corporation’s reach encompasses business laptops and budget consumer fare. But HP has long sought customers at the style level with first its Envy and now Omen ranges....

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, screen size is probably one of the first things to consider. For everyday usage, a 13in or 15in display will be fine for most people – large enough to get work done, without compromising on portability. However, there are some tasks where the extra screen real estate comes in handy, especially if you’re not able to connect to an external monitor....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the HTC U11 and while it certainly has flagship level specs, it’s hard to differentiate in the market against the likes of Samsung and LG. The glossy and colourful design is fresh but won’t be for everyone, even though we’re glad it’s finally waterproof. The key is wether you want the squeezable Edge Sense feature which is useful at times but not something we’re blown away by....

HTC Vive took to the stage at Vivecon 2021 to reveal not one but two new virtual reality headsets; the B2B-focused Vive Focus 3 and consumer-friendly Vive Pro 2. While the former is only available to business users, the latter looks to offer a high-end virtual experience for the most dedicated VR users – boasting a 5K display, 120Hz refresh rate and 120-degree FOV – with a high-end price to match....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With a bigger screen, bigger battery and smaller notch than the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X also has the same camera set up and adds a headphone jack. If you want the most screen possible, it might be for you. You lose the curved display, wireless charging, full water resistance and secure Face ID but for many that won’t matter if a huge display, outstanding camera and great performance are top of your list....

Huawei’s new Mate 40 Pro is now available to buy in the UK. And if you’re quick and buy one before 17 November you’ll get the company’s FreeBuds Pro and a black PU case free. That’s a better deal that the pre-order offer which allowed you to claim a free Sound X speaker. The firm is probably offering these incentives because the phone can’t run Google services, meaning you’re reliant on Huawei’s own app store and Petal Search, a second way to install apps which aren’t available in App Gallery....

Huawei has unveiled its latest foldable phone, initially in China and now for the international market: the Mate Xs 2. With a return to Huawei’s original inward folding design and a significantly lower price tag than before, this marks an attempt by Huawei to carve out its own unique pocket of the foldable market while becoming competitive with its rivals on price. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mate Xs 2....

Huawei has announced a pair of tablets at MWC 2022, but one of them probably isn’t what you were expecting. The MatePad Paper is a 10.3in tablet with an e-ink screen, meaning it’s only able to display content in black and white. Despite this, the device is much more capable than your average Kindle or Kobo. It runs HarmonyOS , Huawei’s answer to Android. While the selection of apps is far more limited than the Google Play Store, it offers functionality you usually wouldn’t associate with e-ink devices....

In 2025, a smartphone is a near-indispensable tool for travel. It’s what many of us rely on for boarding passes and train tickets, not to mention extensive GPS navigation and taking tonnes of photos once you arrive. These scenarios (and many more) place a lot of demands on your phone, so you need a device that’s up to the task. Just before a trip to New York at the end of April, I reviewed Google’s Pixel 9a , a mid-range handset that really impressed me while mostly at home....