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How to use apps, software and services to improve your team’s performance. How to motivate a team using apps, software and the cloud. (See all business IT advice.) The modern workplace is awash with technology, hard- and software both provided by the employer and brought along by the employee. Consumer and business tech can be both time saver and time synch, often depending on the person involved. Here we’ll look at some ways that software, apps and the cloud can be used to motivate a team working in an office....

WebView is part of the tech used to render web pages in devices running Android 4.3 and lower, and a major bug within it means it could be exploited by a hacker wanting to take control of your device. From Android 4.4 onward the WebKit rendering engine within WebView was replaced with a Chromium-based version known as Blink, so KitKat and Lollipop devices are not affected. Also see: Android Advisor and Security Advisor....

How to rewatch the WWDC 2018 conference Apple does not allow sites to embed its keynote live stream, but you can rewatch it on Apple’s own site provided you have an iOS 10/11. PC and Mac users can head to the same page, and unlike with the livestream, viewing the video doesn’t require you to use Safari or Edge. What was announced at WWDC 2018? While many people expected the event to feature hardware announcements (namely the HomePod mini and iPhone SE2 alongside new Macs), the event was focused only on software....

According to research released during the first lockdown by Compare the Market, energy bills were forecast to rise by over £32 a month per household during our time indoors. For many people, that number may still be increasing. Here’s what you can do to help lower your bills this winter. If you don’t have an energy monitor and don’t want to buy one, this article can still show you how to calculate the average electricity consumption of your appliances and provide advice on how to minimise power usage while you’re at home, so read on....

If you’ve ever had to run a group or team then you’ll know that effective communication is very important. The normal way to ensure that these days is via an email list, where you send out news, dates for upcoming events, and any other ephemera relating to those involved. If you use Gmail, Hotmail, or any other web-based email service then your missives can look pretty bland, and it isn’t easy to know if people have opened new mails....

Instead, you use your phone to find the video or other content (which is arguably easier than using a remote control) and then ‘cast’ it to your TV via the Chromecast. Will a Chromecast work with my TV? Chromecast requirements: Spare HDMI inputMains socket or USB portWi-Fi signal at TVAndroid or iPhone for control It should do. All your TV needs is a spare HDMI input. This is the standard port for just about everything that connects to TVs these days....

Here, we’ll show you how to assemble an online shop from scratch in just a few hours. Using the eShop service provided by 1&1.co.uk, we’ll walk you through the basics of adding stock, setting up payment functions, and delivery options. Although it can be a time-consuming process, the fundamentals are easy to put in place and 1&1 provides excellent tutorial videos for the more complex elements. The service starts at around £7 per month, including your own choice of ....

We’re using Word 2013 here, but the feature exists in older versions as well. First, select your list by clicking and dragging. In the Home tab of the Ribbon, click on the Sort button – it’s easy to miss, so we’ve highlighted it below. A new window will open showing the sorting options. To sort alphabetically, simply select the appropriate option from the first drop-down menu (here we’re choosing Paragraphs) and then choose whether you want ascending or descending order....

How to access the flashlight on iPhone 5 with iOS 7 Touch the very bottom edge of the iPhone screen so your finger is just above the circle button and drag or flick your finger upwards. This will pull up your control centre, where you can quickly adjust your iPhone’s brightness, volume level, camera, and so on. This upward flick should work at any point when you’re using your iPhone, whether or not your phone is locked and whether or not you’re in the middle of using an app....

Not everything is free and if you have been paying to use Deezer Premium+ or Elite and your situation changes you can easily unsubscribe. Here’s our step by step guide to unsubscribing from Deezer. How to unsubscribe from Deezer Step One Log into your Deezer account in a web browser. It is currently not possible to unsubscribe from Deezer from any of the mobile apps. Step Two Once logged in, click on the cog wheel next to your account name and choose the settings button at the top....

Note: To use AR+, you’ll need an iPhone 6s or newer. Unfortunately it isn’t yet available to any Android phones, but we expect it will be at some point soon because Android has ARCore, which is the equivalent of iOS’s ARKit. This method is useful if the Pokémon you’re trying to catch is a long way away, or particularly difficult to hit. So use it when you can’t afford to miss, such as when catching a Raid Boss....

The event is simply titled ‘Windows Powers the Future of Hybrid Work’. It’ll be presented by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Product Officer Panos Panay, both of whom were prominent figures in the Windows 11 launch. Microsoft hasn’t given much away regarding what will be announced. Being hosted on the company’s business site suggests it’ll focus on enterprise and commercial customers, but there’s likely to be something of interest to consumers too....

What is the NFL Draft? In simple terms, the draft is where NFL teams take it in turns to pick college players who are graduating to the NFL. The team with the worst win to loss ratio from the previous season gets to pick first with aim of keeping the league balanced. This year the Cleveland Browns have the first overall pick. However, it can get complicated as teams can trade picks for players or even picks in future drafts....

The interview will air first in the US on CBS – but if you want to tune in from the UK then we have everything you need to know. Watch the Harry and Meghan interview on ITV The easiest and cheapest way to tune into the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah is to watch it on ITV1. The interview will broadcast on this channel on Monday 8 March at 9pm and last for around two hours....

This pirate comedy has stormed ahead in the ratings to become the number one series on HBO in the US. However, if you are in the UK (or any other country without HBO/HBO Max), then you will be missing all the swashbuckling action. Fortunately, there is a way to watch Our Flag Means Death right now. If you want to find out how to do this (and when the show will land on UK shores), then keep on reading....

What time is the Samsung IFA 2017 press conference? The invitation-only event will be held at 6pm CET on Wednesday 30 August 2017. That time is 5pm in the UK, 9am PDT in LA, 12 noon in New York and 1am Thursday in Hong Kong. How can I watch the Samsung live stream? Samsung is hosting a live stream of its press conference on its news site. We have also embedded Time’s YouTube stream at the top of this page....

If you want to know how to tune into the launch event to find out about the specs, release date and pre-order information, then we have everything you need. When is the Oppo Find X5 launch? There’s not long to wait, as the Oppo Find X5 launch will take place today, Thursday 24 February 2022, just before the trade show, MWC. Here’s what times it will be happening across the world:...

The ‘Gypsy King’ is the hot favourite, having won the previous two fights against his opponent. He is also preparing to fight Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed championship early next year. Should Chisora lose, many suspect he will retire. Nonetheless, an upset isn’t off the table. If you’d like to watch the boxing match live as it unfolds, then we have rounded up everything you need to know – whether you’re streaming or watching on broadcast TV....

The good news is that Google has officially released a YouTube app for the Nintendo Switch, almost 18 months after the console’s launch. Carry on reading to find out more. YouTube app now available for Nintendo Switch While users that wanted to watch YouTube on the Switch had to use unofficial workarounds for well over a year, Google has officially released a YouTube app for Nintendo Switch. It’s available on the Nintendo eShop right now for users to download, and it boasts most features that users expect....

The phone features what is described as a ‘secure enclave’ where you will be able to store cryptocurrency. This is a natural progression from the hardware wallets that we have already, such as the KeepKey and Nano Ledger S, that provide a safe physical storage space for cryptocurrency. Take a look at our top recommended phones for 2018. This secure enclave of the Exodus 1 will be separate from the Android OS as security measure, so even if the operating system becomes compromised, the data in the enclave will remain safe....