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Warning for all UK Samsung Galaxy users - ignoring urgent advice could be costly
Samsung customers have been issued with an urgent warning about a data breach exposing their private information - find out if you're one of the people affected
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If your Android phone is on this list you need to install a critical new update
Google has just released an important software update that fixes 17 'high priority' and 'critical' security issues for its Android phones - is your device on the list?
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Amazon's incredible Echo speaker deal just made smart homes much cheaper
Black Friday has arrived early over on Amazon with the online retail giant launching some bonzer bargains on smart speakers - making it even easier to listen to music throughout your home
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EE matches Virgin Media with three months free broadband offer for Black Friday
EE is giving away three months' free broadband on a number of its full fibre packages, in a bid to match Virgin Media's own giveaway. Here's how the two deals stack up
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Simple emoji password trick could stop you from ever forgetting a login again
Cybersecurity experts are urging people to start using emojis in their passwords as a way to keep their online accounts secure - it could make your logins twice as strong
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Millions of Windows 10 PCs face controversial block and users aren't happy
Windows 10 users will soon be in for a nasty shock as Microsoft is planning to ditch support for the aging browser - and now thousands are campaigning to put a stop to it
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Warning for YouTube users - change key setting now or get blocked from videos
YouTube is cracking down on any users with ad blockers installed, with warning messages now being circulated which block playback - and asking viewers to sign up for YouTube Premium
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iPhone users just got a major free WhatsApp upgrade that Android can't match
WhatsApp has been given a huge facelift on the iPhone, with an exclusive new look and feel for users including an updated colour scheme and interface. It's coming to your device soon
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Your Google Chrome browser history is about to become much more private
Google is set to introduce a new security feature which will conceal your IP address - giving users much more powerful protection against tracking and surveillance online
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Your Samsung or iPhone could be worth hundreds - here's the best time to sell up
The resale market for Samsung and iPhone smartphones is worth millions - so when's the best time to cash in? One report has identified exactly when you can get the most for your money
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Huge new Instagram upgrade on the way and it could change the way you post
A brand new Instagram feature lets you turn any photo into a sticker - giving users an entirely different way to post. But it could get annoying fast
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Your Samsung phone set to look massively inferior soon as big upgrade coming
A powerful new smartphone chip is set to supercharge the Android devices of the future - even current top-end Samsung phones are set to get left behind in the dust
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Sell your Mac now or lose out on hundreds of pounds, Apple fans warned
According to rumours, Apple is likely to reveal a new range of Mac computers this month - with some major consequences for the resale value of older models. Here's what you need to know
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Samsung Galaxy users must check settings now or risk 'harmful' device alert
Samsung users affected by a worrying error notification are being urged to change their settings - after a glitch meant thousands of users were blocked from sending texts and messages
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Worst UK streets for broadband confirmed - check for your postcode on the list
New research has revealed which UK streets have the worst broadband with residents forced to endure glacially slow streaming and browsing - and they're not where you'd think
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Freeview users must check their TV now for free Sky and other channel upgrades
Freeview users have just been given a massive free upgrade which brings over a dozen new and updated channels to viewers - including a new Sky TV offering and some classic British sitcoms
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UK Wi-Fi warning - simple mistake could be killing your broadband speeds
Thousands of Brits are getting caught in a Wi-Fi 'speed trap' which could be hampering your download speeds by up to 50% - here's what you need to check in order to speed things up
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EE and BT can't match this huge new broadband upgrade from Vodafone
Vodafone has just announced the launch of its fastest ever full fibre broadband with home Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2.2Gb/s - it means you could download entire movies and games in seconds
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Android users need to take action now against 'eavesdropping' Trojan virus
Android devices are being targeted by a devastating new spyware called SpyNote - it can not only read your texts and messages but also secretly record your audio, videos, and phone calls
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Your slow broadband is about to get much better - if you can wait long enough
Millions of people across the UK are set to get huge broadband upgrades over the next couple of years - with 91% of Internet users gaining access to full fibre broadband by May 2026
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Watch out Samsung - cheaper Galaxy rival will be unveiled tomorrow
The age of folding smartphones is truly upon us as major Samsung competitor OnePlus is set to unveil its flagship futuristic foldable - and it's likely to be cheaper than the competition
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Android users just got a huge WhatsApp upgrade - that iPhone users didn't
WhatsApp users just got their hands on a nifty new way to protect their chats, as a new Android feature makes it possible to add an extra layer of security to your conversations
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Virgin Media users offered £100 if they make a simple switch this week
Uswitch has just launched a whopper of a deal which could save you hundreds of pounds on one of the UK's fastest broadband packages - but you need to be quick as it ends on Thursday
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Warning for Chrome users - whatever you do don't install these browser updates
Cybercriminals are targeting Google Chrome users with fake browser updates which secretly install malware and viruses on your device - here's what you need to look out for to stay safe
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Broadband speed test shows just how bad your internet really is
Bad news for UK internet users - research has revealed that we've got some of the slowest broadband in Europe with our neighbours enjoying much faster download and streaming speeds