I was sick of Apple Watch Live Activities until I found this simple fix By Alex Blake published 8 November 25 Live Activities can take over your Apple Watch screen, but there’s a quick way to rein them in.
How to scan a document on Android By Max Slater-Robins published 4 November 24 Scanning documents has never been easier with these apps
How to erase an Android phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 18 February 24 If you’re selling your old phone after upgrading, here’s how to delete everything from it for security and privacy
How to use the new NameDrop feature on iOS 17 with your iPhone By James Holland published 7 December 23 With the new NameDrop feature, you can exchange contact information in just a few steps. Take a look at our guide to learn how.
How to use Check In on iOS 17 By James Holland published 4 December 23 With iOS 17 now available, it’s time to learn and use this incredibly useful safety feature so your loved ones know you’ve made it home (or wherever you’re going) safely.
How to use Pixel Studio to make AI images on your Google Pixel 9 By Graham Barlow published 18 September 24 How to use Pixel Studio on your Google Pixel 9 to make AI images.
How to disable Amber alerts on an Android phone By Jamie Richards published 2 November 24 Here’s how to switch off Amber alerts and other emergency alerts on your Android smartphone.
How to check Android battery health By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 15 January 24 Your phone's battery is incredibly important, so it's helpful to know everything you can about it. Here's what you need to know.
5 mistakes to avoid when scanning documents using a smartphone By Bryan M Wolfe published 22 July 24 Your smartphone can do many things, including acting as a paper scanner. To maximize the scanning experience, consider these suggestions.
How to hotspot from an Android phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 30 December 23 Got a data signal on your phone, but no Wi-Fi for your laptop? Create a mobile hotspot to solve your problem!
Super Bowl 4K TV tune-up: how to get the best-looking picture for the big game By Al Griffin published 8 February 24 Getting the Super Bowl and other sports to look best on your TV can take some work, but we'll give you the basics on how to do it.
iOS 26 not downloading? Try these workarounds to get you up and running By Axel Metz published 15 September 25 We explain how to download iOS 26 on your iPhone, and list some troubleshooting tips for if the update doesn't install.
How to remove yourself from a group text on Android By Tom Bedford published 17 October 24 Here's how to remove yourself from a group text on Android, with our easy guide to make sure you don't get any more texts.
How to root an Android phone By Andrew Williams last updated 10 October 24 Rooting your Android phone unlocks new apps, software and features. Here's how to do it.
How to uninstall apps on Android By Emma Street published 25 December 24 Three ways to remove unused apps from your Android phone
Here's how to create your own images on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Image Playground By Jacob Krol published 18 December 24 It's one of my favorite Apple Intelligence features and gives you a bit more power than Genmoji.
How to upgrade to a smart display: take your smart home to the next level By Cat Ellis published 26 June 25 Mobile apps and speakers are fine when you're starting out, but as your smart home grows, it's time to think bigger.
How to add ChatGPT or Gemini voice mode to your iPhone Action button (while you wait for Siri's big upgrade) By Graham Barlow published 20 March 25 If you're tired of Siri you can add ChatGPT or Gemini to your iPhone’s Action button with ease.
How to quickly create a new contact from messages on Android By Emma Street published 6 September 24 Learn how to effortlessly add a new contact from a text message on your Android phone with our step-by-step guide.
How to play Game Boy games on your iPhone with new iOS emulators By David Nield published 5 May 24 Apple is now allowing emulators on the iOS App Store – here's how to get started with one of the best emulators for Game Boy, GBA and Nintendo.
How to put parental control on Android By Pawan Singh published 12 December 23 With a couple of parental control settings on Android devices and Google’s Family Link, you can control most of the activities on your child’s Android device.
How to back up an iPhone: the definitive guide to secure your phone By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 21 February 24 If you don't want to risk losing data you should definitely back up your iPhone. Here's how.
How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18: dark mode, grid layouts, tinted app icons, and more By Alex Blake last updated 8 November 24 In iOS 18, you can tint your app icons, change their size, arrange them in new layouts, and more. Here’s how to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen.
How to block text messages on iPhones By Michael Hicks last updated 13 December 23 Getting a bunch of texts from mystery numbers or one annoying person? Here's how to block them individually or in bulk.
How to send pictures from iPhone to Android By Tom Bedford published 15 October 24 Here's our guide looking at three ways to send pictures and photos from an iPhone to an Android phone.
We fell in love with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses in no time, and you can test them yourself at Best Buy – here's how By Max Delaney published 18 September 25 Get a look into the future at your local store
How to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC using Phone Link By Thomas Deehan published 9 August 25 Want to connect your Windows PC/laptop and Android phone? Here's what you need to know.
How to take different aspect ratio images on your iPhone By James Holland published 24 December 23 It might be a little hidden, but using the feature to change aspect ratio on your iPhone is very easy. Here’s how.
How to set up your new Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S By Hamish Hector published 26 December 24 Here's how to set up your new Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S.
How to turn off your iPhone By Tom Bedford, Michael Hicks last updated 2 October 24 Here's how to turn off your iPhone, with multiple methods that'll power down your smartphone.