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'I never knew it could do that!' This hidden iPhone trick is genius and you just have to shake your device to make it work
Am I the last to discover this iPhone trick that might just save you wasting ages trying to recover from little mistakes?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Five genius things Siri can do for your iPhone that you've probably never used before
Siri can do an awful lot for you if you know how. Here are some of the iPhone virtual assistant’s best functions
By Alan Martin Published
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In your smart TV spying on you? This is what data your TV collects and how can you make it more private
Internet-connected smart TVs are designed to make your life easier, but that convenience comes with a price: personal data.
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set email reminders on iPhone - the best kept secret for keeping your inbox under control
Apple Mail’s reminder function for iPhone lets you deal with emails when you’re good and ready. Here’s how to do it
By Alan Martin Published
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This iPhone shortcut is the one thing you need to have downloaded in case you ever drop your phone in water
Apple's Water Eject feature can force liquids out of your iPhone’s speaker grille to restore your phone to working order. Here's how
By Alan Martin Published
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6 simple iPhone tricks to free up your phone's storage and clear apps you probably didn't know eat up your GB
Make space for the things you need on your iPhone with these quick and easy shortcuts
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to use 'text replacement' on your iPhone – plus genius ideas for how this handy feature can make your life easier
Don’t waste time repeatedly typing out phrases you use all the time. With the iPhone text replacement feature, you can shortcut them for quick use
By Alan Martin Published
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How to make an iPhone's battery last longer – 12 tips to extend a charge, plus the one setting to always have turned on
As your iPhone gets older, its battery will gradually decline. Here’s how to get the most battery life out of it to spare your charger anxiety
By Alan Martin Published
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How to change an iPhone to greyscale –the easy settings tweak that's supposed to help battle screen addiction
Could changing one setting in your phone really be the solution to bringing down your screen time? We put it to the test
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Amazon Prime's new 'Dialogue Boost' will make watching movies a million times better – here's how to turn it on
Amazon’s Dialogue Boost amplifies speech in select movies and shows, without making everything else louder.
By Alan Martin Published
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These simple setting changes will make your iPhone's speaker louder – the ideal tweak for listening to music outdoors
If your Bluetooth speaker is out of battery, here are some tips for boosting the volume of your iPhone’s built-in sound
By Alan Martin Published
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10 hidden iPhone tricks you probably don't know about – all designed to put more power in your pocket
Your iPhone can do a lot more than you think. Here are 10 skills you may not be aware of
By Alan Martin Published
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Apple's new 'Voice Isolation' will make your call quality on an iPhone a million times better – here's how to turn it on
Voice Isolation minimizes background noise to make call quality sound better than ever on iPhone. Here’s how to enable it.
By Alan Martin Published
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10 genius uses for NFC tags – the Amazon buy that costs less than $10 and will make your smart home so much smarter
Make your smart home even smarter with these clever uses for NFC stickers
By Alan Martin Published
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How do I set up a smart home? These are the 10 steps to take to automate your house from top to bottom
Starting small, we show you the ten steps to make your house a smart home.
By Alan Martin Published
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The 6 decluttering apps I've downloaded to help me achieve my home organizing goals for 2023
These decluttering apps will help you take control of different areas of your home, so you can live your minimalist fantasy for the coming year
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Do the Dyson Zone 'air-purifying' headphones have anything going for them?
Pricey, chunky and with a comic book supervillain vibe, the Dyson Zone headphones look like a tough sell
By Alan Martin Published
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Decluttering tips from the home organisers at Maison Haven
Decluttering your home will get you ready for a fresh start
By Livingetc Last updated
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How to organize your home in 30 days - get your house in order in just 15 minutes a day
Decluttering expert Dilly Carter explains how to organize your home in 30 days, and the only steps you need to improve how you live
By Fleur Britten Published
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10 ways to fix a slow computer - life-enhancing hacks that improve everything about working from home
Are you typing faster than your hard drive can handle? Here's how to speed up a frustratingly slow computer
By Emily Peck Last updated
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QLED vs OLED – what's the difference? Experts explain how to choose the right TV for you
Looking for a new TV and not sure whether to choose OLED or QLED? Here's all you need to know about these top of the range TV technologies
By Emily Peck Last updated
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Amazon Music is now free to Prime members, but there's a catch – and it'll change how you listen with Alexa
Amazon's full music streaming library is now free to Prime customers, but there are conditions
By Emily Peck Last updated
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Is Netflix's ad-supported plan worth it? These are the compromises for cheaper streaming, beyond the adverts
Netflix’s new tier will save you some money each month, but the compromises won’t be for everyone
By Alan Martin Published
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Media wall ideas – how to house your tech in the most stylish and successful way
Consider these media wall ideas when storing your TV, sound system and gadgets for an eye-catching and convenient setup
By Emily Peck Last updated
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How do I set up an Amazon wishlist? Plus, 5 genius hacks that make this the best way to shop for gifts
Learn how to set up an Amazon wishlist, alongside 5 clever tricks that make it a more useful tool than you might think
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What is a smart heating system? Explained - the way to save money and the environment, from home
A smart heating system could change the way you heat your home to save you money and help nature at the same time.
By Luke Edwards Published
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The world's best family-friendly hotels that are full of design ideas and decor inspiration
The best family-friendly hotels won't just keep the kids entertained, but are full of interior design trends and ideas, too
By Hannah Meltzer Last updated
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How to organize apps on an iPhone aesthetically – 6 tricks for a better-looking home screen
An untidy home screen will be a thing of the past thanks to these expert tips on how to aesthetically organize apps
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Netflix vs Hulu – which is best? The guide to picking the right streaming platform for you
Netflix and Hulu both have their strengths and weaknesses, but which should you put your dollars behind?
By Alan Martin Last updated