Log into your eBay account in a browserClick on the down arrow next to ‘Hello, [your name]’ at the top left of the windowChoose Account SettingsFrom the sidebar on the left choose Personal information (you can also access this screen via My eBay, Account)Click Edit next to PasswordEnter your password again before you can make changesIn the next window enter your current password, new password and new password again before clicking Submit...
Don’t make passwords easy to break A surprising number of people use the same basic passwords, which a hacker can break in seconds. Examples include: password, QWERTY, 123456, 00000 and Letmein. Take care to avoid personal information that can be guessed with minimal effort. For example, Fred Bloggs would be advised against opting for a username of “Fred” with “Bloggs” as his password. Similarly, avoid the name of your spouse, children or pets, birthdays and any other details that can be discovered from social networking sites and elsewhere....
Using the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and Instagram we communicate with each other instantly, sharing thoughts, links and photos across time zones and continents. However, not all interaction on the internet can be positive and sometimes people can leave comments on your posts that you’d rather they didn’t. Thankfully, the makers of social media have made it easy to expunge any negative or abusive comments you might receive....
But if you’ve grown weary of TikTok’s frenetic energy and want to leave, here’s how you can delete your account. Keep in mind, while the process itself only takes a few seconds, your account will stay deactivated for 30 days before it is permanently deleted. When your account is deactivated, it won’t be visible to anyone. Also note, there isn’t a direct way to delete TikTok from your PC, but you can use an Android emulator....
Disney+ costs £7.99/US$10.99 per month for the ad-free version, and $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan (currently only available in the US). You can sign up for an account on the Disney+ website. With a subscription you’ll be able to watch movies and films in the MCU, classic shows such as The Simpsons and exclusive originals like Andor. If you’d like to know more about setting up the streaming service on your home device, then take a look at our guide to watching Disney+....
See also: PC won’t boot? Here’s how to fix it Common accessory faults that cause phones not to charge When doing any kind of troubleshooting the first thing to try is ruling out the most likely culprits that could be causing the problem. Below are a few suggestions, all of which are easy, quick, and don’t require a screwdriver of any kind. Check your cable Often the cheapest part of your setup will be the cable....
We’ve listed the festivals in date order, but most sell out very quickly so we’d highly recommend buying tickets for your favourite festivals as early as you can. You’ll find several options for where to buy tickets so if one seller no longer has them available, try another. Good luck! Once you’ve got your tickets, don’t forget to check out our recommendations for the best festival tech and the cheapest phones for festivals....
The feature was extensively teased by Microsoft as it made its way into a recent version for members of the Windows Insider Programme, offering all-new icons and significant refinements to Live Tiles. While Microsoft is yet to confirm when the new Start Menu will make its way to Windows 10 devices, it’s widely expected to arrive in the November 2020 update. However, Windows Latest has unearthed a workaround that allows all users to get it right now....
One new feature for the Android version of the app is the ability to listen to the music playing nearby and tell you who the artist is and what the track is called. We show you the simple way to use this handy song-identifying trickery. Where can I get the Google Assistant? You might already have it. The Assistant is pre-installed on Google’s own phones, the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL for example, plus quite a few other recent Android phones....
But what if you want to create your own instead of picking one from a library such as Giphy? Well, it’s surprisingly easy and here we’ll show you step by step how to make a GIF on your iPhone. How can I make my own Giphy? There are several apps you can download that let you record or use existing video for your GIF. We recommend Giphy Cam as it’s free and simple to use....
See also: How to backup Android for free How to recover deleted text messages from an Android phone: Make sure it’s a text message With so many different communication apps on our phones now, it can be easy to mistake a text message for one on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Google Hangouts. Before you begin the arduous task of hunting down texts, make sure that the message isn’t on another service instead, as that could make life a lot easier....
It’s understandable: plenty of people think that modern computers are safe and protected from malware. You might even know that Windows 10 (and 11) have built-in antivirus software which keeps a constant lookout for internet nasties. Yet, no security software can offer a cast-iron guarantee that it will stop 100% of viruses. If you think that your PC or laptop has a virus, here’s everything you need to know about finding out for certain, and removing any malware that’s found....
Some, such as EventBot will hide themselves away so you don’t even know they’re there. But in the background they’ll steal your data, post fake reviews on your behalf and potentially empty your bank account. You might have some far less subtle malware on your phone, such as a web browser that’s redirecting to a porn site or producing dodgy full-screen pop-ups. But what if there are things going on in the background that you don’t know about?...
We show you how to remove them to free up storage space or disable them if they refuse to go. What is bloatware and why is it there? The term bloatware has been around for a while and simply means software that is preinstalled by manufacturers after the operating system is installed. These apps can often be trials of paid versions or the manufacturer’s own version of an email or calendar app....
Here are a few simple ways to see what could be causing the rapid drain on your battery life… and stop it happening. How to check battery usage in Android Settings > Battery > Usage details When trying to deduce what’s eating up your battery charge, there’s no need to keep a record of which apps you use because Android has built-in tools to monitor this very thing. Open Settings and tap on the Battery option....
With Smartphones becoming so much more flexible and versatile, we are able to customize them to our own personal tastes – and while being able to customize your alarm has been around for a long time, it’s always good to know how to do! Looking to get the most out of your phone? Check our our best Android tips & tricks! How to set any song as alarm on Android First of all you’re going to need your desired song on your phone....
How to stop spam email The easiest way to stop seeing (and receiving) spam is to get a Gmail or Yahoo email account. It’s perhaps not what you want to hear, but both services – which we’ve covered in our Best free email services roundup – have aggressive and effective spam filters. The good news is that you might be able to use Gmail to send and receive emails from your existing email address....
We’ll tackle each of these problems below (shown here in Android, but the process is very similar for iPhone). Stop WhatsApp Downloading Photos & Video Launch WhatsApp and tap the three dots at the top-right corner. Choose Settings > Data and Storage Usage. Under Media auto-download you should see three options: When using mobile data, When connected on Wi-Fi, and when roaming. Tap on each of these options, deselect all options, then tap OK....
That’s called a user password. It’s also possible to prevent people from copying, editing and printing a PDF. No password is required to view the file, but you’ll find those functions are locked out if the owner has chosen to protect the document. That’s called an owner password. The simple fact is that you need to know the user password to unlock a PDF that’s secured, but it is possible to get around owner password restrictions so that you can edit, copy text and images and print a protected PDF....
For those that live in Greater London, the contactless revolution has truly arrived, with TFL offering contactless payment since Tuesday, in addition to regular Oyster cards. Utilising Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, this system makes life quicker, easier and even cheaper for anyone using public transport in the capital. Using contactless payments on TFL: how does it work? The wireless readers used to touch in and out with Oyster cards work via NFC chips....
