Nexus 5 review: Nexus 5X launching imminently The Nexus 5 has been around for two years – that’s a lot for a smartphone – and although it’s still a reasonable choice for a phone (if you can find one), there’s a new version on the way very soon. See: How to watch Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P launch live. It’s rumoured that Google will announce two new Nexus handsets in order to launch Android 6....
It’s fair to say that the service’s launch was rocky, but Google seems committed to expanding the range of supported devices and bolstering the game library, so Stadia continues to improve as time goes on. It’s not a new concept – we’ve had PlayStation Now for years and Nvidia’s GeForce Now provides a similar experience to what Google is trying to achieve – but with the grunt of the big G behind such a project, Stadia has the makings of something particularly impressive....
We’ve experienced quite a few ourselves, so here’s a guide on the potential cause behind your magical blue screen. Read next: How to build a PC. Guide to BSOD codes: what is a BSOD? A Blue Screen of Death, better known as a BSOD is Windows’ way of telling you that there has been a fatal system error with your system and as Windows can no longer operate, it has popped up a BSOD so that you’re made aware....
Specs-wise, the Honor Router 3 brings dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with beamforming technology to the party, meaning that multiple phones, tablets and laptops ought to be able to enjoy fast speeds all throughout the home. Typical features like Guest Wi-Fi and parental controls are along for the ride, and there’s also support for IPv6, if you want to embrace the future of the Internet, and UPnP, if you’ve got a lot of networked devices in the home already....
While redness can be caused by a number of natural factors, this is also a particularly handy technique for reducing the results of fake tan, which often appears as orangey-red in photographs. Once you’ve mastered this technique, you can also use selective colour ranges to add contrast, accentuate highlights, or fully replace colours. We’ve used Adobe Photoshop to complete this process, which is available separately or as part of Adobe Creative Cloud....
While you can purchase third-party apps that promise set-and-forget backup solutions, it’s easy enough to back up your Android phone or tablet yourself – and for free. Our screenshots have been taken on an HTC Desire Eye with HTC’s Sense UI, so yours may look a little different but the settings will be the same. Also see: Android Advisor. How to back up an Android phone or Android tablet: Back up App data, settings and Google data on Android There are a couple of settings within Android that can safeguard some of your important data....
Fortunately it’s easy to see if your PC has Bluetooth and, if it doesn’t we’ll show you how you can add it. How do I check if my PC has Bluetooth? Open up your Device Manager. It’s simple in Windows 10: press the Windows key and X together, then M. You can also find it by searching for it in the search bar or by going into Control Panel, Hardware & Sound, then clicking Device Manager....
But all that use can mean your headphones become dirtier even quicker. The question is what’s the right way to clean them? Allow us to explain. Sadly, you can’t just throw your headphones in with the laundry or give them a quick dip in some soapy water, so here are a few things you can use to clean them up. Cotton wool balls or ear budsA dry, lint-free clothA damp, lint-free clothCleaning fluid (usually isopropyl alcohol that has a high alcohol content)Rubber gloves (not essential, but good if you have them already in the house)...
If you have an old Windows Phone and are considering upgrading to a new device, then you might also want to take a look at our guide to the best phones of the year. Using Settings on your PC When Windows 10 first launched there was a ‘Phone Companion’ app that was used to connect your smartphone. This is due to be retired very soon, possibly by the time you read this, so instead there’s now a new section in the Settings menu....
Can I really create my own app without coding? Yes, you most certainly can. Let’s be realistic though, this isn’t going to be a super complex, whizz-bang app that sets the world alight – those usually do require a bit more knowledge. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing. After all, if you can’t find something that pulls together information about your favourite band, sports team, or even your own content, then why not have a go at building it yourself?...
Not everyone loves Windows 10, but you reason for reading this might be because a recent update has brought problems that you want to fix by rolling back. We’ll explain your current options for downgrading Windows 10, and whether or not you can go back to a much older version of Windows such as 7 or 8.1. Can I go back to a previous version of Windows 10? Microsoft has built in an option to go back to the last version of Windows 10, which you’ll find in: Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery However, this is only active for up to 10 days after installing a major Windows update....
We’ll be focusing on an online service called Y2Mate here. There are many such services available, but we’ve found many don’t actually work and just plague you with pop-ups. This service works (at the time of writing). We’ve written before about whether it is illegal or morally incorrect to download YouTube video, and it’s definitely in violation of YouTube’s terms and conditions. We advocate nothing, and in this tutorial we’ll be converting only our own YouTube uploads to MP3....
The status bar in iMessage texts gets stuck before it reaches the end, and messages take hours to send. Some iMessages never make it at all. “We are aware of an issue that affects a fraction of a percent of our iMessage users, and we will have a fix available in an upcoming software update,” Apple has said in a statement. While we wait for that software update we still want to send messages so try this fix....
By performing a Wi-Fi interference test you can detect anything getting in the way of a stable Wi-Fi connection and stop any possible interference. Whether you’re a business owner, startup or consumer relying on an internet connection, wireless interference tests make all the difference. Read on to find out how you can conduct one yourself. Read next: How to speed up Wi-Fi. Use a heatmap and reposition the router The positioning of the router has a big impact on the performance of your Wi-Fi, affecting speed or glitches when using the internet....
However, if you have an portable hard drive for your Mac, it can be tricky to share it with a Windows device as it’s likely to be using Apple’s HFS+ or the latest APFS file system, neither of which Windows supports natively. Apple introduced NTFS support in OS X Leopard so you can share a Windows drive with your Mac easily enough. And there’s a remote possibility your portable drive uses exFAT or FAT32 which both operating systems can read....
As with any other mains-powered consumer electronics device, Google Home can be rebooted by cutting power from the source. That means pulling out the plug or switching it off at the wall, then waiting 30 seconds or so before plugging it in again. But if the plug isn’t somewhere you can easily access it, or you just can’t be bothered to get up and do it, there is also a way to reboot Google Home from your phone or tablet....
Chances are it’ll either sit in a drawer, you can donate it to a friend or an organisation or, ideally, you can sell and make back some moolah. Luckily the internet exists (hooray!), so there are all manner of ways to sell your stuff easily and safely. Here we take a look at the best places to put your old phone up for sale, pass your gadget onto someone who wants it and hopefully make a bit of cash in the process....
For those that don’t have a Chromecast you’ll either need to buy one or use your smart TV’s built-in capability – if it supports casting. Put simply, you need Android TV, so that includes many Sony TVs and also the Nvidia Shield. VLC is free, so be sure to download the latest version as older versions don’t have support for casting. Chromecast support was added in version 3.0, and it’s still in beta even though it’s now up to version 3....
How to take 360 photos for Facebook: What is a 360 photo or video? Before we explain how to take 360 photos and videos for Facebook, let’s first explain what a 360-degree photo is. Spurred forward by the VR hype train, Facebook is the first of the big social media platforms to offer support for 360-degree photos and videos, which offer a more immersive experience than a standard photo or video....
Using iCloud to transfer photos won’t cost you a penny if you haven’t used up your 5GB free iCloud allocation. If your photos push you over that 5GB limit, when trying to enable iCloud Photo Library in Settings > Photos on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll see a message saying you don’t have enough storage to use it. In that case, you will have to pay for extra iCloud storage....
