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What do the lights on the Philips Hue Bridge mean?
The Philips Hue Bridge has 4 glowing blue lights on top, with some symbols that allude to their functions - but what do they actually mean?
Are Twitter/X reports anonymous?
Want to report someone on Twitter/X? We explain how the process works and how to keep your identity anonymous
How can I stop people from seeing I viewed their LinkedIn profile?
Want to stop people from seeing you viewed their LinkedIn profile? There are a couple of ways to do so, but only one of them is free...
Why is my laptop battery draining even with the charger plugged in?
Find out why even having your power charger plugged in might not be enough to stop your laptop battery draining
What does one tick mean on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp's tick system seems simple, but what does it really mean? We reveal all, including how you can take control of more than you think
How do you make a private call on a Samsung smartphone?
Want to make a call from your phone without revealing your number? Here's how to make a private call on a Samsung smartphone
Does Richard Branson own Virgin Media?
Does Richard Branson own Virgin Media? Find out who is in charge of the British broadband and television company here
Which Amazon Echo do I have?
The Amazon Echo has come in many shapes and sizes, which is where our handy guide comes in. Find out which Amazon Echo you have...
Is there any way around Zoom’s 40-minute limit?
Zoom has a strict time limit on meetings hosted by free accounts. Find out how you can beat Zoom's 40-minute limit here
Why is an email not in my sent folder?
Can't find an email you sent to a friend or client? Find out why 'sent' email might not be in your sent folder and where to find it
Is there a safe way to send passwords via email?
Want to send someone a password via email? Find out about the Gmail facility that lets you send passwords more securely than plain text
How do you make photo thumbnails bigger on a Mac?
Fed up of squinting at thumbnail images and icons on your Mac? Here's how to make photo thumbnails bigger on a Mac
How do I stop Word saving to OneDrive?
Want to save Microsoft Word documents on your computer or Dropbox? Find out how to stop Word saving documents to OneDrive
What does the green light on an Amazon Echo speaker mean? And how do I get rid of it?
Can't work out what the green light on your Amazon Echo is trying to tell you? Find out what it indicates and how to get rid of it
How do I remove dots between words in Microsoft Word?
Got strange dots between words in your Microsoft Word document and a funny symbol at the end of each paragraph? Here's how to remove them
What does the fn key on a Mac do?
Not sure what the fn key on a Mac does? (It's sometimes called the globe key too!) Find out what it does here.
What does VoLTE mean on my phone?
You might have noticed a “VoLTE” icon at the top of your screen, but what does it mean? We run through the ins and outs of voice-over LTE
MacBook electric shocks: why is it shocking me?
Strange tingling when you touch your MacBook? We explain why your MacBook may be giving you electric shocks and what you can do about it
How do I type a tick symbol?
If you love to-do lists or often mark quizzes, you'll want a quick way to insert a check mark. Here's how to type a tick symbol on a PC or Mac
How do I get Post-It Notes for Windows computers?
Fed up of having Post-It Notes stuck all over your computer screen? Find out how to get Post-It Notes for Windows instead