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See also: 17 Best Android Tablets and Android N release date and new features How to make Android look like a PC: Add a keyboard and mouse The most obvious way to make an Android tablet more PC-like is to add some peripherals. There are three main ways to do this : Bluetooth, wireless, and wired. Bluetooth The Bluetooth route is the neater option as there are already a wide range of Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard/stand hybrids available for Android tablets....

If you want to monitor network traffic, you need a utility called Wireshark which lets you see exactly what’s going on between your computers and network devices. Monitoring network traffic isn’t something beneficial only for large businesses. It can be just as useful on home networks as well. You could troubleshoot problems, discover exactly what’s connected and what type of data is being sent across the network. There are many utilities which do a similar job, but we’re going to use Wireshark which is free....

Can I use Microsoft Remote Desktop to control a Mac? Sadly not. This software allows remote devices (including Macs) to access and control Windows machines but doesn’t work in the other direction. How to use Chrome Remote Desktop to control a Mac from a PC Using Google’s tool is the only free method currently available (that we’ve managed to find), as all the other solutions involve signing up to subscription services....

Toolbars can end up on your computer in various ways. The most common is when you install another piece of software and forget to untick the box for the additional toolbar installation. Don’t panic because we’ve got the solution. How to remove toolbars from Internet Explorer Open Internet Explorer. Click the cog wheel at the top right and select ‘Manage add-ons’. The Toolbars and Extensions tab is open by default so locate the Toolbar you want to delete and click on the trash icon....

Some USB drives and SD cards (but not microSD) have physical switches which let you ‘lock’ the drive to stop any files being accidentally overwritten or wiped. Sometimes these switches get moved to the locked position by accident, so have a look for a switch on your drive / card and make sure it isn’t in the lock position. You’ll still be able to view files on a locked storage device like this (because it’s basically in read-only mode) but you won’t be able to delete them or add any new files....

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. It’s an overused cliché, but one that rings true – especially when embarking on a new project. Unless you properly plan your project, it’s likely to run over in terms of time and budget. Project planning involves concepts such as Gantt charts, dependencies and critical paths. However, with suitable software much of the donkey work can be avoided. For years the de facto standard tool in the project manager’s armoury has been Microsoft Project....

There are a number of these kinds of websites online, but one that seems to be causing excitement is Cartoon HD as it provides users with an experience akin to Netflix. Here, we show you how to use Cartoon HD and all its features. Cartoon HD: A Warning Before we go any further, we should probably establish what Cartoon HD is. Essentially, Cartoon HD is the Netflix of copyright-protected content streaming, offering free access to a wide range of TV shows and movies – even those that are in the box office at the moment....

OverDrive provides access to libraries all over the world, but the libraries do have to sign up with OverDrive first and not every library in the UK will be available. Fortunately, many boroughs and even some entire cities have signed up, so there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to use OverDrive to access your own local service. You’ll also need a current library card so that you can enter your membership details into the app....

How to use Periscope on Android: What is Periscope? Periscope is Twitter’s new live broadcasting app, which allows users to either watch or create videos on their phones which can be watched in real time by others. While YouTube provides a way for video creators to build up a catalogue of well made episodic content, Periscope is very different, in that everything is instantaneous and you can interact with your audience while the broadcast is going on....

Recently my colleague Martyn Casserly accused Facebook of being just like any other 10-year-old, and I have to agree with him at least in one respect: it has a tendency to throw a paddy and play havoc with your News Feed. Also see: How to stop videos and ads autoplaying on Facebook “There was a time when Facebook was a docile and respectful creature. It did as it was told, when it was told....

Taking place over eleven days in August 2018 it will showcase athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, rowing, triathlon and golf. Unusually, it’s not all happening in one city. Like the Olympics, it will only be held every four years. Here’s how to watch this time around. When is the European Championships? The competition starts on Thursday 2 August and finishes on Sunday 12 August. All the athletics takes place in Berlin, with the rest taking place in Scotland....

Of course, this isn’t useful to anyone outside of America, as the site’s geoblocking stops users from other countries from trying to access content. So whether you’re a US citizen trying to access the service from abroad, or you’re based internationally and want to catch some of the best movies on demand, you won’t be able to sign up if you’re not in the US. However, never fear. There is actually a way around this roadblock that can be applied to any other US-based streaming service....

Here’s all you need to know about the Gfinity Elite Series Finals, including timings, location and how you can watch the action live. What is the Gfinity Elite Series? So, what exactly is the Gfinity Elite Series? In essence, it’s one of the largest eSports tournaments that takes place in London every year. The tournament see’s professional eSports starts like Gorilla and Sissoko go head-to-head with newcomers to win a whopping £250,000 prize and the opportunity to elevate themselves onto the global eSports scene....

The firm, backed by Huawei, hasn’t given much away about the launch event but has said “a brand new product will be landing from Honor, the smartphone brand for the brave” along with “Something special is coming and we hope you can be part of it.” A hashtag – #NewHonorSmartphone – confirms that it will be a new phone and a poll Honor did on its Facebook page reveals that fans think it will be the Honor V9 with the Honor 8 Pro in second place....

Starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, the film tells the tale of two friends who gradually fall in love across a number years, but various feelings, people and scenarios get in the way of their relationship. It’s a beloved classic, and one not to miss. If you want to stream it here in the UK, then we’ve got everything you need to know – including how to watch it completely for free....

Also see: Best Black Friday Phone Deals HTC Desire 530 review: UK pricing and availability The HTC Desire 530 is set to arrive in the UK in April, which could well coincide with the launch of the One M10, rumoured to be launching at an event in London then. Find out more about the HTC One M10 rumours here. The pricing for the 530 hasn’t been revealed yet, but the representative we spoke with at MWC 2016 hinted that it wouldn’t be much above 100 Euros....

Also see: HTC Desire Eye review and Nokia Lumia 735 review. HTC Desire Eye vs Nokia Lumia 735: Price and availability Nokia’s Lumia 735 is now on sale at £190, while the HTC Desire Eye is expected mid- to late-November with a mid-range price tag of around £350 but Carphone Warehouse has it at £399. As the more expensive phone, the Desire Eye really ought to have the better spec on paper....

Not many tech gadgets avoid getting leaked and the HTC One A9 was no different, with specs and images across the web ahead of the launch event in New York. In case you’re searching for it via its codename, it’s called the HTC ‘Aero’. Here’s our hands-on review of the One A9. HTC One A9: Release date and price Announced on 20 October, the HTC One A9 will go on sale ‘beginning November’ with an exact release date to be confirmed....

HTC One mini 2 review: UK price If you can’t afford the HTC One M8 then the One mini 2 is more likely to be within your budget. It’s available for a middle of the road £359 which we think is a good price for what you get. It’s still not as cheap as the Nexus 5 though which has some more impressive hardware, albeit in a plastic shell. It terms of rival mini phones, Samsung hasn’t announced the price of the Galaxy S5 mini and there’s no LG G3 mini or Sony Xperia Z2 Compact just yet....

Here’s all you need to know about the Huawei Band 3 Pro, from the release date to pricing, the best features and a full spec rundown. When will the Huawei Band 3 Pro be released? While Huawei didn’t mention a release date during the reveal of the Huawei Band 3 Pro during the Mate 20 Series-focused event in London on 16 October, we imagine that the fitness band will be available in the coming weeks alongside the Mate 20 (17 October) and Mate 20 Pro (26 October)....