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Security patches for Android are delivered on a monthly, basis while full-blown Android updates are released annually – typically around August or September (additional, incremental Android OS updates do sometimes seed too, although there’s no set frequency). Devices that run close-to-stock Android (such as Google Pixel, Motorola and Nokia phones) typically get these OS and security updates first, while handsets from other manufacturers – with more heavily modified Android experiences – may have to wait weeks or even months for their equivalent updates to arrive....

We explain how to install Windows 7 on a laptop or PC running Windows XP. Can you install Windows 7 on your XP PC or laptop? First download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to check whether your current system can successfully run Windows 7. Most PCs that run XP should run Windows 7, but the Upgrade Advisor will tell you for sure. It is always worth adding more memory, regardless....

Note that offline access requires Google Chrome, so if you haven’t already downloaded this you should do so now. (Also see: Is Google Drive down?) How to access Google documents offline Launch Google Docs, Google Sheets or Google SlidesTap the hamburger menu (three vertical lines) at the top leftChoose SettingsToggle on ‘Offline’Click Ok This will turn on Offline mode for all Google productivity apps, not just the one you are currently inDepending on how much storage you have some files will automatically be saved offlineTo ensure the file you need is available, tap the three dots next to that file and slide on the toggle for ‘Available online’...

Although task management has existed in some form on Windows since 1990, it wasn’t until the release of Windows 10 in 2015 that it evolved into a genuine management tool. Task View provides an overview of all the apps that are open across multiple desktops, allowing you to quickly switch between them and add separate virtual desktops too. In an April 2018, Microsoft added a feature called Timeline, which allows you to view a history of activities across all your Windows 10 devices....

The 1990 classic, yes this is the one with the iconic pottery scene, stars Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. We also have similar articles for watching Notting Hill, Sleepless in Seattle, The Notebook and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Stream Ghost online for free If you don’t want to cough up any money to watch Ghost, then you don’t have to. The film is available to stream on Sky’s Now TV service via the Sky Cinema section....

Which channel will show Royal Ascot? The Royal Ascot will be broadcast live on ITV and ITV 4. Most of the coverage is on ITV, but due to the World Cup taking place at the same time ITV has had to share it across the two channels. You can watch ITV and ITV 4 for free on Freeview TV, online or in app form. How to watch the Royal Ascot online or on mobile You can download the ITV Hub app for Android or iPhone from their respective app stores, or head to itv....

Tyron Woodley has defended his title against the likes of Robbie Lawler, Stephen Thompson and Demian Maia, and returns to the cage again this weekend to stand against the master striker Darren Till. Darren till has fought his way to a title shot after defeating Stephen Thompson, one of the most technically gifted strikers to grace the sport. The co-feature on the card will also see the inaugural women’s flyweight titleholder Nicco Montano’s take on Valentina Shevchenko....

MicrosoftEdu press conference details Date: Tuesday 2 May 2017 Time: 2.30pm GMT (9:30am ET; 6:30am PT; 11:30pm AEST) Live stream: Embedded below. Also available at microsoft.com/microsoft-event-may-2017 What do we hope to see? Windows Cloud (aka Windows 10S) Windows Cloud is a lighter version of Windows 10 that is expected to be used for ultra-low-cost laptops. Although it is likely to be a Chrome OS rival, it is unlikely to be an entirely online operating system....

That’s not HP’s actual name for it, but given the US company’s Love of Capitals and trademark signs it might as well be. We realise a larger trackpad might not sound terribly exciting, but small details can often make a big difference, and the HP Spectre 13 turns out to be one of the most attractive Ultrabooks we’ve seen recently. In most respects, the HP Spectre 13 looks very similar to its numerous predecessors in the Spectre range, based on the Apple MacBook Air design, with a slimline aluminium chassis that is both sturdy and elegant....

Not everyone wants to shell out for a flagship smartphone, but equally the same people don’t necessarily need to buy the cheapest smartphone going. HTC is aiming the new Desire 816 squarely at the mid-range buyer, and it looks like it’s got the formula just about perfect. See also: Best 40 smartphones you can buy in 2014 Perfect, that is, if you’re looking for a large-screened smartphone since the 816 has a 5....

However, the M8 is not dead. In fact, it’s been improved upon and reduced in price in the form of the HTC One M8s, making an appealing alternative to the HTC One M9. Here, we compare the HTC One M8 with the HTC One M8s to determine the differences and similarities between the two smartphones. HTC One M8 vs HTC One M8s comparison: UK price and availability The HTC One M8 isn’t the newest of HTC’s flagships....

After a succession of quite-good but not-quite-there P series phones, this is the best phone Huawei has made in ages. It has excellent design, outstanding cameras and is well priced. The P20 not only improves on the P10 but challenges the Galaxy S9 on quality and the OnePlus 5T in price. It’s one of the best Android phones you can buy in 2018. Price and availability £599 in the UK (no US release)£140 less than the regular Galaxy S9Contracts from Carphone Warehouse...

Also see: Huawei P9 and P9 Plus launch as it happened, Huawei P9 Plus review. Huawei P9 & P9 Plus UK release date: When is the Huawei P9 coming out? According to Huawei the P9 will be available on 16 April in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and the UK....

As the comic book genre has grown and grown (and grown) over the last decade and a half, it’s hardly surprising that Pixar owners Disney – leading the superhero boom with Marvel too, remember – would want to bring the Parr family back for round two. If you want to find out more about the film head to our Incredibles 2 news round-up, or find out more about the Lego Incredibles game that’s also out....

New Core i9 and 6 core processors for laptops The largest announcement was that of the Core i9 making it’s way to laptops. While two new i5, two new i7 and two Xeon processors will also be arriving, the i9 sits atop the throne of this new wave. The Intel Core i9-8950HK is a 6 Core / 12 thread monster, and will feature a base clock speed of 2.9 GHz boosting up to 4....

Speaking on why it has made a smaller iPad Pro, Apple said about the 9.7in screen size: “It’s a large enough display to get your work done, but small enough to take every with you” said Phil Schiller, senior vice president, adding that the company has sold 200 million 9.7in iPads in total. We’ve also compared the 9.7in iPad Pro with the 12.9in iPad Pro. The “majority of people are coming to iPad Pro from Windows”, added Schiller, calling the iPro Pro the “ultimate PC replacement”....

Also unveiled at Apple’s 9 September event was the new iPhone 6s and Apple TV. iPad Pro vs iPad Air 2: Price & availability The iPad Air 2 is available to buy now after being unveiled by Apple at a special event in October 2014. It didn’t get an update at Apple’s 9 September 2015 event that saw the launch of the iPad Pro (the iPad mini got an update, too)....

Marie is Editor in Chief of Tech Advisor and Macworld. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for more than 17 years, managing our English language, French and Spanish consumer editorial teams and leading on content strategy through Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.

As the name might give away, these have been designed with sports in mind, but can they keep up? Find out in our Jaybird Run review. Price and availability The Jaybird Run headphones are officially priced at £169.99/$179.99, which is fairly typical for true wireless in-ear headphones. It puts them close to the price of the Bose SoundSport Free (£179/$249) in the UK, though much cheaper for US customers; comfortably less than the Jabra Elite Sport (£229/$249); and only slightly more than the Apple AirPods (£159/$159)....

MeeGo was owned by Nokia but got ditched in favour of Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system. The last MeeGo device was the Nokia N9 smartphone which never launched in the UK. MeeGo is an open source project, so the ex-Nokia employees used it to make Sailfish. The Jolla smartphone is effectively the N9’s legacy. It costs €399 (£329), so isn’t trying to compete with the Motorola Moto G or other budget smartphones....