Our thanks to F-Secure for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month. We are constantly connecting to public WiFi when we are out and about without realising that it is what it says it is – public. Although public WiFi is a very handy service, it can turn your device into an open book, meaning hackers can act as a…
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Our thanks to F-Secure for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month. Once upon a time, when our only computer was a chunky old PC that was prone to viruses and internet hacks, getting internet security software was a must. The trouble is that nowadays we own so many internet-connected devices, and when you think about the stuff we’re able to do with…
How often do you back-up your photos? Here are some of the easiest and best ways to store your photos online for free.
Despite the growing similarities on both platforms, iOS and Android continue to remain two worlds apart. While iOS is restricted by Apple’s preference for simpler design, Android embraces customisation and the ability to make the device your own. Each one suits different tastes, and it’s just a case of picking what works for you. I’ve been using…
With a library of nearly 20,000 photos & videos (near enough 50GB worth of files), it’s incredibly important that I have regular backups of all those memories. Most of those photos are stored on iCloud, but I also use Google Photos and OneDrive as secondary backups, just in case. The thing is, these are all…
TouchID is one of my favourite features on the iPhone 6; it’s such an easy, reliable and fast way to unlock your device. What many people don’t know is that you can actually use more than one finger/thumb to unlock your iPhone or iPad. Want to unlock your other hand? Here’s how you can do it.…
Google have finally brought support for the Chromecast and AirPlay within their Slides application, meaning that you’ll now be able to stream your presentations onto your HDMI supported displays. Once the presentation has been streamed to a supported device, such as the Chromecast, your mobile device will act as a remote which will let you…
Since its launch late last year, Apple’s new payment system Apple Pay has been kept exclusively in the U.S. Today at WWDC 2015 though, they announced the launch of Apple Pay in the UK starting from July. As the owner of an iPhone 6 and Apple Watch I’m really excited about this and how easy it’ll…
Many thanks to F-Secure for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month. Nowadays we all want to use the public WiFi which is available to us when we’re out and about. The problem is that public WiFi is inherently insecure; it’s designed to provide internet access only and security implications are not a consideration for the provider. F-Secure…
There’s nothing worse than discovering you have something around 10 per cent battery on your phone when you’re about to head out the door. And the truth is, it happens to all of us, so with that in mind, phone company Mobile Phones Direct give us a few handy tips to help you save a…