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How to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet

By Tom Bedford last updated

If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.

How to use Google Assistant: make your Google Home speaker work for you

By David Nield published

From playing music to controlling your smart home, there's a lot that Google Assistant can do for you.

How to upgrade to a smart display: take your smart home to the next level

By Cat Ellis published

Mobile apps and speakers are fine when you're starting out, but as your smart home grows, it's time to think bigger.

Everything you need to know to set up your smart home

By Alistair Charlton published

Our guide to everything you can do with a fully-connected smart home

How to use Gemini on Android

By Chris Hall published

Here's how to get Google’s AI Gemini working on your Android phone.

How to get rid of AI Overviews in Google Search

By Muskaan Saxena published

Get rid of AI Overviews in your Google Search with this simple step.

How to turn off Google Gemini on your Pixel phone, and return to Google Assistant

By Lloyd Coombes published

Not enjoying your chats with Google Gemini? You can swap back to Google Assistant with ease — here's how.

5 things you should ask ChatGPT today – oh, and 1 you should never ask it!

By David Crookes published

5 things you should ask ChatGPT today – oh, and 1 you should never ask it!

I replaced Google Search with ChatGPT Search, here's how you can too

By Lloyd Coombes published

Replace Google Search with ChatGPT search to get the most from an AI search engine.

The Google Keep icon (a white lightbulb icon on a yellow note background) on an orange background

How to create a shopping list with Google Keep

By Vic Hood published

Here's how to create a Google Keep shopping list on Android and Apple devices.

How to get the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

By Tom Bedford published

In this guide, we walk you through how to download the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet.

The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch

By Alistair Charlton last updated

Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?

How to check Alexa voice history

By James Holland published

If you care about your privacy or want to check a previous voice request, take these steps to check your Alexa voice history.

Google Photos backup: how to back up your snaps to and from Google's photo service

By Chris Rowlands last updated

Looking to backup your snaps to Google Photos, or back up Google Photos itself? Here's how to do it.

How to change Alexa wake word

By James Holland published

If you don’t want to say “Hey, Alexa,” you don’t have to. You can easily change it to something and we’ve provided two different ways to do so.

Google will start deleting unused accounts soon - here's how to save your files

By Cesar Cadenas published

Google is kicking off its purge on December 1 and you can save your old photos using the platform's Takeout service.

Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here's what you can do about it

By Cesar Cadenas published

Google is giving podcast listeners a way to migrate your data over to YouTube Music or a supporting third-party service.

ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search – here’s how to stop Google from spying on your conversations

By Graham Barlow published

Thousands of ChatGPT conversations are just a Google search away – make sure yours aren’t among them.

How to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera

By Alistair Charlton last updated

We show you how to use your Amazon Echo Show as a home security camera so that you can keep an eye on your place when you're out and about

How to Unblock Grindr using a VPN

By Shaun Rockwood published

Having trouble accessing Grindr? I'll show you how to use NordVPN to get back on the app if it's been blocked or banned in your country.

How to increase Wi-Fi signal strength

By Emma Street published

Struggling with slow Wi-Fi? Discover 12 tips to boost your Wi-Fi signal strength.

How to scan a document with Google Drive

By Max Slater-Robins published

Scanning a document using the Google Drive app on an Android smartphone or iPhone is super useful

How to get Apple TV Plus on your Google Chromecast with Google TV

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Enjoy all things Apple TV right on your Chromecast with Google TV, and enjoy hours of award-winning original programming.

How to replace Google Search with Perplexity AI

By Lloyd Coombes published

You can use Perplexity.ai for a different search experience, and it's remarkably easy to swap over

AI art created in Pixel Studio on a Google Pixel 9.

How to use Pixel Studio to make AI images on your Google Pixel 9

By Graham Barlow published

How to use Pixel Studio on your Google Pixel 9 to make AI images.

How to use NotebookLM, Google’s new AI audio generator that lets you make a stunningly real AI podcast without a mic

By Graham Barlow last updated

How to use Google NotebookLM to create a podcast and share it with the world.

How to set up and install a VPN on Android

By Rob Dunne last updated

With phones becoming more central than ever to our online activity, here's how to secure your data with a VPN

How to download Surfshark on Windows

By Rob Dunne published

Looking to secure your Windows PC with a VPN? Here's everything you need to use Surfshark on your computer.

How to set up an Amazon Echo: top tips for your new Alexa speaker

By David Nield last updated

Here's a beginner's guide to getting started with a new Amazon Echo smart speaker.

How to add another account on Android

By Chris Hall published

Here's how to get all your accounts on one phone quickly and easily.