Latest articles by Alan Martin
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How to Improve Your iPhone’s Signal — 7 Quick Tricks That Make Life So Much Better
These tips for how to improve your iPhone signal might help you work smarter, live smarter and just simply be less annoyed by your tech
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5 Smart Things That Also Make Your Home More Cheerful — "It'll Shake off the January Blues!"
The joy of a smart home it that it can also make you extra joyful, too. These 5 bits of tech will help you beat the January blues by making your decor more cozy
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'Okay, That's Genius!' I've Just Discovered This 'Temperature-Controlled' Outlet That has so Many Clever Uses
With a thermometer built in, these outlets can power devices when the temperature hits a certain point, making them ideal for many use cases
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5 Neat Ways You Can Use iPhone 15's Dynamic Island - "It's Now a Killer Feature," Says Our Tech Expert
With the iPhone 15, Apple has done away with the notch — and its replacement brings some lovely new functionality
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How to Stop Alexa Suggestions - It's so Easy to Turn Off Unwanted Advice From Your Smart Speaker
Cut down on your Amazon Echo’s follow-up spam with this foolproof method.
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Should I get a smart assistant with a screen? The reasons our tech expert upgraded his home, and the best deals
Plenty of people won’t need their smart speaker to have a screen, but for some, it’s an extremely handy upgrade
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Apple's genius new trick makes it so easy to share passwords between iPhones
If you’re an all-iPhone household, sharing passwords just got easier. Here’s how to use Apple’s new password sharing feature
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How to cast a phone to your TV - a step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android
Knowing how to cast from your phone to TV opens up a world of big-screen joy - from screen mirroring to Chromecast, this guide makes its easy
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Where's the best place to put a WiFi router? The mistakes that are making your internet weak, and how to fix them
The position of your router can make an enormous difference to your WiFi coverage. Here’s where you should aim to place it, and what to do if you can’t.
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5 of the best pieces of portable home entertainment tech to know about right now
Want your home entertainment on the go? Here’s some of the latest home tech you can buy to help you stay portable
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Is my TV too high on the wall? The golden rule to use for a more comfortable watching position
While it’s ultimately down to personal preference, there’s some conventional wisdom about how high you should wall mount your TV.
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Why is my phone hot and losing battery? The settings changes to make, and how to know when to call in the experts
If your phone is heating up and losing battery fast, it’s either a sign that your phone is doing too much, or in need of repair.
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5 lesser-known tricks your iPhone can do with iOS 17 that are total game-changers
Have you downloaded iOS 17 yet? Here are the five neatest new features to try.
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How to set up a "Contact Poster" in iOS 17 – the new trick that let's you personalize your iPhone to the next level
The latest version of iOS lets iPhone users give each of their contacts a full-screen poster when they call. Here’s how to do it.
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I lost my TV remote – how can I control my TV now?
There are plenty of options for people whose TV remotes have been lost or simply stopped working
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How to add Apple TV as a HomeKit home hub - and why it's a good idea for your smart home
Your Apple TV box can be the center of your smart home. Here’s how to set it up as your HomeKit home hub
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What are the options for an Apple HomeKit home hub? An expert's verdict on which is best
If you want to set up an Apple HomeKit home hub, you have three options — but one has a big drawback
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What are the best TV settings for watching sports? This is what our expert says to tweak, and what to never touch
Make your sports look their best by tweaking your TV settings for the best picture possible
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What is the future of the smart home? These are the ideas I’m most excited about, from robots to the next TV trend
There are some potentially great innovations coming to the smart home in the next few years. Here are the three I’m most anticipating
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How do you stream movies together online? These clever features make your home entertainment so much more social
Some of the biggest streamers let you watch remotely with friends and family, and there’s a workaround for the others
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Samsung vs LG TV: which TV brand is the best in 2023?
Both Samsung and LG make excellent TVs across the full spectrum of price ranges, but key differences should help you decide where to spend your money.
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Samsung vs Sony TV: two of the biggest brands on the market, but which is right for you?
Choosing between Samsung and Sony TVs? Both are top-notch, but which is best for you? Let's weigh the options and find out.
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Soundbars vs surround sound - our expert gives his verdict on which is better
Soundbars have their advantages over surround sound systems, but audio quality generally isn’t on the list.
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Five genius things Siri can do for your iPhone that you've probably never used before
Siri can do an awful lot for you if you know how. Here are some of the iPhone virtual assistant’s best functions