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.
7 things you should know before buying an Echo speaker – don't make the same mistakes I did By Josephine Watson last updated 9 July 25 There are settings you should change when setting up an Echo device. Here are the most common ones people overlook.
The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch By Alistair Charlton last updated 24 June 24 Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
How to use Gemini on Android By Chris Hall published 6 June 25 Here's how to get Google’s AI Gemini working on your Android phone.
How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker By David Nield last updated 26 June 24 Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.
How to get Apple Intelligence in the UK By John-Anthony Disotto published 27 October 24 How to get Apple Intelligence in the UK on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to use your smart lights as wake-up lights By David Nield published 26 June 24 Make your mornings just a little bit more bearable by having your lights come on slowly, on a schedule.
How to tell which iPhone you have By Karen Freeman published 15 October 24 There are so many iPhone models, it can be confusing to remember which one you've got in your hands. Luckily, it's easy to find out in just a couple of taps.
How to transfer data to a new Samsung Galaxy phone via Wi-Fi, USB-C or PC By Axel Metz published 6 January 24 We detail the best ways to transfer data from an Android phone to a new Galaxy phone.
5 easy ways to get the most out of your GoPro using the Quik app By Lauren Scott published 19 January 24 Learn how to take control of your action camera with the GoPro Quik app and desktop editor
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.
I'm a pro photographer – here's how I'm shooting the total lunar eclipse blood moon with my camera and phone By Timothy Coleman published 12 March 25 A total lunar eclipse blood moon occurs on March 14 – here's how to get your best-ever shots of this special celestial event with a phone or camera.
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 check if your phone supports eSIM By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 4 February 25 eSIM adoption is growing rapidly and increasingly creeping into mid-range and low-end smartphones. Within the next decade, expect common smartphones to start having eSIMs.
How to transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 28 January 24 Learn how to use the chat transfer feature of WhatsApp to move to a new handset.
How to download the iOS 26 public beta By James Rogerson published 24 July 25 The iOS 26 public beta is available now, and it's easy to enroll and download it if you want to try Apple's new software.
How to use Apple Invites: creating and responding to invitations on iPhone By Alex Blake published 3 March 25 Find out how to create events and respond to them with Apple’s new Invites app.
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 remap your Copilot keyboard key to launch anything else By Roydon Cerejo published 1 January 25 Got yourself a brand-new Copilot PC but have no use or need for the Copilot button? Here's how you can remap it to open another app or keyboard shortcut.
Automix is the Apple Music feature that made me love listening to music on my iPhone again By Graham Barlow published 17 September 25 AutoMix comes as an upgrade to Apple Music as part of the new iOS 26 update, and it sounds great.
How to set up and use Alexa sound detection: soothe crying babies, barking dogs and noisy snorers By Alistair Charlton published 28 June 24 Instructions for setting up Alexa routines that use the assistant's sound detection tech
How to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera By Alistair Charlton last updated 28 June 24 We show you how to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera so that you can keep an eye on your place when you're out and about
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 create and edit stacks of widgets on your Android phone's home screen By Emma Street published 28 July 24 Set up your home screen with a curated stack of handy tools.
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.
Got a new phone for Christmas? Here's how to protect it By Olivia Powell published 26 December 23 TechRadar's experts have compiled a list of the top 3 VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers for securing your new phone
How to clear an iPhone before selling it By James Rogerson published 22 December 23 Planning to sell an iPhone? This guide covers how to remove and secure your data before doing so.
I made a cheap bird feeder camera using a Blink Mini and window feeder – and the quality surprised me By Lauren Scott published 15 June 24 Make your own bird feeder camera with a Blink Mini, window feeder and some tasty seed
Alexa too loud? How to use Whisper Mode on an Amazon Echo By Josephine Watson last updated 27 December 24 Whether you've got a late night query or just enjoy some peace and quiet, Alexa's Whisper Mode can be a real boon.
Traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here's how to save on mobile data By Chiara Castro published 25 July 24 Get an eSIM for the Olympics to keep using your secure mobile internet connections during your stay while avoiding expensive roaming charges. Here's all you need to know.