Can’t find something on Google, our collection of simple tricks will make your searches much more efficient. Google Search is now one of the most popular website in the world and without it, we’d struggle to make sense the big world wide web. Usually Google searches consist of visiting www.google.co.uk, typing in a search term and then scrolling…
The UK spent £2.32 billion on contactless cards in 2014 so we should probably understand the tech to stay safe. The popularity of contactless cards has surged over the last year, with a record £2.32 billion spent using this payment method in the UK in 2014. How do they work? They can be used to pay for…
How do you safely find the best deals in the virtual jungle? Our top 10 shopping tricks aim to get you the very best price on everything you need to buy, with tools to spot hidden bargains & slash prices: 1.Find the cheapest online prices with one click Shopbots, or shopping robots, are geeky tools…
Forget the selfie stick, it’s all about the SOLOCAM: Pole attached to microphone lets you film TV broadcasts on your phone New gadget is a selfie stick with telescoping pole and a microphone at the end that lets you record your own TV-style broadcast It also has a green screen function and a teleprompter so…
The mobile you only need to charge once a MONTH: Microsoft unveils ‘backup’ Nokia 105 handset Phone comes with FM radio and torch – and lasts 35 days on single charge Nokia also unveiled smartphone aimed at emerging markets Uses Nokia’s own operating system – and can’t download apps If you’re fed up with charging…
Phew! Gmail adds an official ‘Undo Send’ The tool to stop embarrassing emails getting to the wrong people The feature was previously only available in Gmail Labs and the Inbox app Google has now added it to Settings menu of the desktop version of Gmail Once enabled, people can add up to a 30-second delay…
Simple USB trick reveals how to make sure your cable is the correct way up EVERY time USB connectors have a metal seam that marks the underside of the cable This seam typically faces down on horizontal ports and left on vertical New USB-C cable will do away with need to get cables the correct…
Basic Hot Weather Tips Heat is bad for all kinds of tech, so some guidelines are the same no matter what kind of gadget you’re using, whether we’re talking about the smartphone that’s burning a hole in your pocket or your laptop as you desperately try to get work done on the road. Some tips:…
Nearly half of the global population will be using the internet by the end of this year, according to a new report. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations body, predicts that 3.2 billion people will be online. The population currently stands at 7.2 billion. About 2 billion of those will be in the developing…
The next big thing in travel photos is here: a drone camera that can track your movements and seamlessly take photo or video. Forget selfie sticks: the next big thing in travel photography might be drones. Meet Lily, a personal flying camera that automatically tracks you, capturing video and high-quality photos while you ski down…