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9 iMessage Tricks That Will Help you get the Most out of Your iPhone's Texting Services
Get the most out of iPhone-to-iPhone messaging with these advanced tips.
By Alan Martin Published
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10 Apple Music Tricks you may not Know About — to Help you get the Most From Your Streaming Service
Struggling to get to grips with Apple's excellent music player? Here are some handy tips and tricks to get the most out of it
By Alan Martin Published
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This Clever Gadget Turns Your iPhone Into a "BlackBerry", but is That Something you Want in 2024?
It’s not without its charms, but there’s a reason that people stopped buying BlackBerrys.
By Alan Martin Published
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5 Clever Ways you can use Your Amazon Alexa Devices to Help you Sleep Better — 'They Revolutionize Your Night Time Routine!'
If you don't have an Amazon Echo device in your bedroom yet, you'll definitely want to after learning about these genius functions
By Lilith Hudson Published
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8 iCloud Tricks That I Think Everyone Should Know — They Make iPhone, Mac and iPad Storage so Much Better
Make Apple’s cloud storage work harder for you, with these helpful iCloud tricks
By Alan Martin Published
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This Simple Trick Helps Stop Your iPhone Apps Tracking You — and Better Manage Permissions on Your Device
Your apps could be a privacy nightmare. Here’s how to keep them in check by managing permissions in iOS
By Alan Martin Published
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5 Tricks Inside Your iPhone's Contacts App That Will Change How You Use Your Phone for Good
Apple’s iPhone Contacts app is a little more flexible than you think. Here’s how to get the most out of it
By Alan Martin Published
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6 Resolutions to Make Your Smart Home Better in 2024 — This is How to Get More From Your Tech
Make your smart home work better for you in the new year with these tips to get things firing on all cylinders
By Alan Martin Published
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5 Smart Things That Also Make Your Home More Cheerful — "It'll Shake off the January Blues!"
The joy of a smart home it that it can also make you extra joyful, too. These 5 bits of tech will help you beat the January blues by making your decor more cozy
By Alan Martin Published
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This So-Simple iPhone Trick is Going Viral — It Will Help Make Sure You Never Make a Laundry Mistake Again
There's no shrinking away from it—no one likes laundry day. Luckily, this new iPhone camera feature can help you wash your clothes correctly
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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'Okay, That's Genius!' I've Just Discovered This 'Temperature-Controlled' Outlet That has so Many Clever Uses
With a thermometer built in, these outlets can power devices when the temperature hits a certain point, making them ideal for many use cases
By Alan Martin Published
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These are the 6 Smart Home Gadgets Worth Investing in - 'Even Technophobes Will Love Them!'
Even the less tech-savvy among us can learn to love these clever pieces of kit
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 Neat Ways You Can Use iPhone 15's Dynamic Island - "It's Now a Killer Feature," Says Our Tech Expert
With the iPhone 15, Apple has done away with the notch — and its replacement brings some lovely new functionality
By Alan Martin Published
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Should I get a smart assistant with a screen? The reasons our tech expert upgraded his home, and the best deals
Plenty of people won’t need their smart speaker to have a screen, but for some, it’s an extremely handy upgrade
By Alan Martin Published
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Apple's genius new trick makes it so easy to share passwords between iPhones
If you’re an all-iPhone household, sharing passwords just got easier. Here’s how to use Apple’s new password sharing feature
By Alan Martin Published
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5 of the best pieces of portable home entertainment tech to know about right now
Want your home entertainment on the go? Here’s some of the latest home tech you can buy to help you stay portable
By Alan Martin Published
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Is my TV too high on the wall? The golden rule to use for a more comfortable watching position
While it’s ultimately down to personal preference, there’s some conventional wisdom about how high you should wall mount your TV.
By Alan Martin Published
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Why is my phone hot and losing battery? The settings changes to make, and how to know when to call in the experts
If your phone is heating up and losing battery fast, it’s either a sign that your phone is doing too much, or in need of repair.
By Alan Martin Published
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5 lesser-known tricks your iPhone can do with iOS 17 that are total game-changers
Have you downloaded iOS 17 yet? Here are the five neatest new features to try.
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set up a "Contact Poster" in iOS 17 – the new trick that let's you personalize your iPhone to the next level
The latest version of iOS lets iPhone users give each of their contacts a full-screen poster when they call. Here’s how to do it.
By Alan Martin Published
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7 genius new things your iPhone will be able to do when iOS 17 drops – the voicemail trick is a gamechanger
Apple's latest operating system comes with some great new features that offer more personal and intuitive ways to use your phone
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Are portable TVs making a comeback? LG's new (and brilliantly weird) "TV in a suitcase" makes a case for them
You might have thought that the invention of the tablet made the portable TV redundant, but we're kind of into this new release from LG
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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What are the best TV settings for watching sports? This is what our expert says to tweak, and what to never touch
Make your sports look their best by tweaking your TV settings for the best picture possible
By Alan Martin Published
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How do you stream movies together online? These clever features make your home entertainment so much more social
Some of the biggest streamers let you watch remotely with friends and family, and there’s a workaround for the others
By Alan Martin Published
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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