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How to add your Android phone to Windows 11 File Explorer
If you want to avoid using USB cables to transfer photos or files between your phone and PC, you need the Link to Windows app. Here's how to use it
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How to set up a new Android phone
We guide you step-by-step through how to set up and activate an Android phone
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How to track Santa on Christmas Eve
Santa and his reindeer are delivering presents once again. Here's how you can keep tabs on his progress around the world
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How to make your phone vibrate
Learn how to make your phone vibrate for calls, messages, and notifications on both iPhone and Android
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Watch Santa this Christmas as the ISS passes over
To make Christmas even more magical for the little ones, see if you can spot the International Space Station passing over the UK on Christmas morning
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Don't miss the Black Friday deals you want with this Alexa trick
If you use an Alexa device and shop at Amazon, you'll want to know about this useful way to keep track of deals that are important to you
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Pixel 9 tips and tricks: 9 ways to get the most out of your phone
Whether you've got the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your Google phone
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How to stop Google from using your data for ads
Google monitors which apps you download on your phone to give you personalised recommendations. Here's how to stop it from having access
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iPhone 16 tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your 16 or 16 Pro
Apple's iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are brimming with power and an expanded feature set – here's how to make the most of them
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How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error
Getting a green screen when opening WhatsApp messages? Here's how to fix it.
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How to spot a fake WhatsApp account
Anyone contacting a company via WhatsApp should make sure that it is not a fake account. This is how it works.
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How to check if a file contains a virus
We explain how to quickly check if a file is safe to open or install on your computer
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How to check if a link is safe
Received a link in an email, text message or via WhatsApp? Here’s how to find out if it’s dangerous or not
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Are you being spied on via WhatsApp? Here's how to find out and fix it
Do you have the feeling that someone is spying on your chats? Here's how to find out and how to stop it happening
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How to see a Wi-Fi password on Android
Learn how to view saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android devices with a step-by-step guide
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How to access SD card on Android
Having trouble tracking down files on the SD card in your Android smartphone? Follow these steps to quickly access the content on your expandable storage
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How to sell a phone
Here are the best places online to compare mobile prices and sell your old or unwanted phone to someone who wants it
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How to get your deleted photos back on Android
Deleting photos on your mobile phone doesn't have to be a disaster. Here's how to rescue them – if you use Google Photos
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