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The instant messenger Threema is a great alternative for WhatsApp. Here you will find tips and tricks for the privacy-focused messaging app here.
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If your smart TV is no longer receiving updates and you are annoyed by the limitations of Amazon Fire TV Stick and Google Chromecast, an HTPC may be the right choice for you. We show you how to turn an old Chromebox into a cheap HTPC with Kodi so streaming is really fun again.
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Smartphones are great for being connected to the rest of the world whenever you need to be, but it can get a bit much when you are constantly bombarded with notifications. These notifications are generally quite useful but it can be a bit overwhelming when it doesn’t seem to ever stop. Luckily, Android has a solution. Read on to find out how to manage your notifications in Android.
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There are several reasons why you might want to factory reset your Apple iPhone or iPad, but not everyone knows how to do it safely. Before you wander into the settings menu and hit ‘erase’, there are some things you should be sure of first. Factory resets are no undoable, so here’s how to get it right the first time!
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Since it was first released in 2013, Chromecast has been refreshed twice. The 3rd generation is the latest and fastest, and also offers a high-end 4K UHD option on the Chromecast Ultra. The tiny, easy-to-use streaming device can move content effortlessly from your phone or tablet to the big screen, but it also has a number of advanced features. Read on for our Google Chromecast tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the dongle.
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Whenever you install an app, you’ll see a list of the permissions that it requires. People often don’t bother reading this, but the apps you install can request access to your contacts, messages and even your location, among other things. If you’re concerned about your privacy, you should be aware of which apps can keep track of where you are. Read on to find out how to stop apps from accessing your location.
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Sometimes, purchasing from the Play Store isn’t a happy experience. The app isn’t what it claimed to be, or the music is just rubbish. But if you want a refund, you need to act fast. Here’s how to return paid apps, games or media purchased in Google Play.
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As Xiaomi continues its European expansion, picking up market share in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and France, one huge market still eludes the Chinese brand – the USA. Talk of devices coming to the US has been around for years but hasn’t materialized. That doesn’t mean you can’t still buy a Xiaomi phone in the US, though. Here’s how to do it.
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You’ve seen the light. You’ve left Apple’s embrace and joined the happy world of Android, and you’ve got just one question: what about your data? How do you transfer everything from iPhone to Android? We can help with that. The first solution we present is a single program that does tons of work for you, but costs money. The rest of the solutions are all the manual ways to transfer everything from iPhone to Android.
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With its freezing weather, ice and snow, winter is not the best time of year for smartphones. There are many dangers for these expensive gadgets, especially if you live in an area experiencing extreme temperatures like Chicago. However, our handy tips and tricks will help you get your smartphone through the winter unscathed.