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This handy feature is great if you only have a few tabs open, but if you have multiple tabs open at the same time muting each individual tab can be tiresome – the free Silent Site Sound Blocker extension solves this and also makes it easier to manage sites that are a nuisance. See all internet tutorials. How to stop autoplaying audio in Chrome: Get the Silent Site Sound Blocker extension First you will need to grab the free extension from the Chrome web store and add it to your Chrome browser....

The idea is that as instead of running ads, the website uses some of your computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency instead. Assuming you let people know what you’re doing and you’re not taking a large amount of resource from the computer, this is an interesting option. The idea that you could be willing give over a tiny portion of your processing power in return for seeing no advertisements is a trade that some people would like to make....

You enable this feature by pressing the Shift key five times in a row. Or, if that shortcut has been disabled, head to the Control Panel and look for the Ease of Access Center. Under the Ease of Access Center settings, you should see a link to “Make the keyboard easier to use”. Here, you’ll find options to turn Sticky Keys on and off (by ticking or unticking the box), as well as other options that make it easier for the disabled or handicapped to use their keyboards....

You might have noticed the different shows available while on holiday or business in the US, as you can use a UK Netflix account wherever you happen to be in the world. However, if you’re not in America then the only way to watch videos from US Netflix is to use a VPN. As long as you have a current Netflix subscription, a VPN can make it appear to any website or streaming service that you live in a particular country, even if your real location is thousands of miles away....

In this article we explain how to watch the England vs West Indies 2019 cricket matches live on TV (or for free on YouTube), as well as how to catch up with highlights and listen to radio coverage. Eng vs WI match schedule It’s a packed schedule. We start with the Tests. (Schedule is in UK time, ie GMT.) 1st Test (Barbados): 23-27 Jan, starting 2pm GMT each day. West Indies won by 381 runs2nd Test (Antigua): 31 Jan-4 Feb, 2pm....

If you want to tune in live, then we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about this gaming event. Whilst you wait, you can also check out the best games coming to PC and consoles in 2021, and the best gaming streaming services. How to stream the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase The only way to watch the Epic Games Store Spring Showcase is on the official Epic Games Twitch channel....

Here’s how to watch Reading and Leeds 2017 live coverage online, on TV, via radio and more on a wide range of devices including smartphones and tablets. As usual, the BBC is your go-to provider for pretty comprehensive Reading and Leeds 2017 live coverage – whether you want to watch online, on your TV, your mobile, listen on the radio or via the Red Button. The coverage will include live streams of multiple stages and highlights of loads of artists on iPlayer....

With past performers including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Coldplay, this mini-concert will include some huge songs and spectacles to enjoy. But who is performing this year? And when will the halftime show happen? We answer all those questions – and more – below. You can also read up on how to watch the Super Bowl 22, as well as our more general guide on how to watch the NFL....

Back in 2020, the race happened virtually, and wasn’t the first time the Grand National in its standard form has had to be called off, with both WWI and WWII causing a brief hiatus in the otherwise annual event that has been running since 1839. Last year it went ahead, albeit behind closed doors. Of course, you want to know how to watch this weekend. The racing is broadcast live in the UK on ITV (and ITV HD), but you can also watch a live stream of the Grand National online at ITV’s website or via its mobile app (for iOS or Android)....

In fact, the company has already unveiled the new series in India – but we’re expecting to see a slightly different device lineup make its way to Europe, so the stream is still worth tuning into to find out exactly which phones will launch over here. With the launch live stream now confirmed, here’s when it starts and how to tune in to watch Xiaomi unveil its latest live – including a handy YouTube embed so you can just watch the stream right here....

HP’s Photosmart range of printers were a revelation when they first arrived at the beginning of this decade. Taking all the features any self-respecting digital enthusiast could hanker after, and wrapping them up in an elegant package topped off with a deliciously crisp touchscreen interface, the Photosmarts were fairly pricey, yet undeniably appealing to those used to a cold brutal world peopled by breezeblock printing machinery. You can buy the HP Envy 5640 e-All-in-One here....

With its bright red finish and glowing ‘beats’ logo, the HP Envy Beats AIO PC has striking good looks matched by high build quality. While it won’t be to everybody’s taste, it’ll certainly appeal to those who want something a bit different which will stand out from the crowd. It’s a 23in model featuring 10-point multi-touch and an IPS display panel that delivers good colour reproduction and viewing angles. The all-in-one PC features a hinged support at the back, which allows it to tilt back 60 degrees, allowing comfortable touch input for extended time periods....

HTC One M8 vs HTC One (M7): Build and design The original HTC One, the M7, remains a beautiful object. In terms of the feel of the materials, and the way they fit together, we can name no smartphone that obviously bests the HTC One – still. It is virtually all aluminium – the only part of the HTC One’s shell that isn’t obviously made of lightweight metal is the Gorilla Glass screen and a slim plasticky band that runs around the edge....

The U11 was an underrated phone – aside from the amazing looking glass back it had a brilliant, Google Pixel-level camera and fast performance. But in a world of Samsung Galaxy phones, it struggled to sell. We’re big fans of the HTC U phones, and still love the U11. Here we compare that phone to the newer U12 Plus to see which you should go for and if the U12 Plus is a decent upgrade....

We got some hands-on time with the phones in China, which is where they’ll launch first. Currently they’re on pre-order (officially on sale 16 June, but already on sale in Huawei’s Shenzhen store). There’s no official word they’ll come to the UK, Europe or the US, but there’s a chance that they will. Huawei Nova 2: Design As before, the Nova 2 – the smaller model – has a 5in full-HD screen and the larger one – the Nova 2 Plus – has a 5....

Also see: Best Black Friday Gadget Deals A gunmetal grey thin plastic slab, the Iceworks power bank is a similar shape to a smartphone, and at just 8mm thick and 90g it’s very comfortable to hold behind your phone as it charges. In common with the Flux Card Portable Charger we recently reviewed it has two built-in cables with Micro-USB and Lightning connectors that clip into its side. This makes it significantly more portable than most power banks, with no need to carry around extra cables for charging your devices....

Intel 8th-gen processors release date Intel officially announced its mobile 8th-generation processors on 21 August and then desktop ones on 24 September. The firm says the mobile chips – which are low-power ‘U’ versions for mobile devices such as laptops and 2-in-1s – will arrive in September with 145 planned devices coming from manufacturing partners, 80 of which will hit shelves in time for Christmas. You can expect plenty of new devices with the chips to be announced at IFA 2017....

In this comparison review we’ll be looking at price, features and specs to help you decide which one to buy. Here’s your at-a-glance comparison for key features: Huawei P20 Pro Cheaper128GB storage6GB RAMTriple rear cameras with zoom and night modeFingerprint scanner4000mAh batteryNo wireless chargingIP67 water resistantAndroid OS iPhone XS / XS Max More expensive64GB / 256GB / 512GB storageA12 Bionic processorWireless chargingFace IDIP68 water resistantiOS iPhone XS vs Huawei P20 Pro: Price and availability The iPhone XS is the same price as its predecessor, the iPhone X, and starts at £999/US$999 (64GB) and now offers a whopping 512GB of storage which will cost you an eye-watering £1,349/$1,349....

In the dense forest of Bluetooth speakers, Jabra’s Solemate is one that stands out. Both in terms of looks and sound quality, the diminutive speaker punched above its weight. Plus, it’s great value at around £80. See also: 13 best portable speakers The Solemate Max – as the name suggests – is a giant version of its smaller brother, and has very similar features. You can pair it via Bluetooth in the usual way, or use NFC pairing if your smartphone or tablet supports it....

In the case of its Rugged Thunderbolt portable drive (product code 9000602), LaCie and the product’s designer Neil Poulton poured in a little lifeboat chic, to make a tough portable storage drive in emergency-services orange. The result is a drive that is not only harder to lose thanks to its beacon-like visuals, it should also shrug off more than a casual battering. LaCie has now gently updated the original popular product, increasing the storage capacity available to the SSD version up to 1TB, and additionally hard-wiring in one of the connection cables....