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Gavin Phillips-Technology Explained Section Editor

Gavin Phillips

Technology Explained Section Editor

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About Gavin Phillips

Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.

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Microsoft Unveils Steam-like Refund System For Xbox One

Xbox One is officially the first video game console to offer digital purchase refunds to all users by default. The "self-service refund" system will arrive soon. Here's how it will work.

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Try These Awesome Rocket League Mods to Enhance Your Game

Rocket League is explosively popular, but you haven't seen everything yet. Here are the best mods and add-ons you should try to expand your experience with the game.

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Amazon FreeTime Receives Parent Dashboard Update

Amazon FreeTime, the subscription service offering child-friendly books, apps, games, videos, and more, is rolling out a new feature aimed directly at parents: Parent Dashboard. Let's look at how you can use it.

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Windows 10 Creators Update Introduces New Pause Update Button

The Windows 10 Creators Update is rolling out to Windows 10 PCs across the world. The massive Windows 10 update is packed full of features, like the new Pause Update button. Let's take a quick look!

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New Vulnerabilities Illustrate Yet More Windows 10 Shortcomings

Windows has become a byword for computing but Windows' dominance make it a constant target. While Windows 10 is their most secure operating system yet, it still has numerous vulnerabilities which are now coming to light.

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5 Myths About Boosting Internet Speed and Why They Don't Work

Internet speed is a critical measurement in the 21st century. However, there's a lot of misinformation online about how to make your connection faster. Here are five myths you shouldn't believe.

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Yes, Ransomware Can Encrypt Your Cloud Storage

Several ransomware variants not only attack your main hard drive, but other system drives -- including cloud storage! The time has come to consider how you backup your files and where to keep them.

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Is Ransomware Really as Terrifying as You Think?

Ransomware is a regular nuisance. A ransomware infection takes your computer hostage, and demands payment for release. Often, payment doesn't secure your personal files. But is it really as terrifying as you think?

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How to Install Windows Drivers for Your Android Phone

To communicate with your Android, Windows needs drivers. We'll show you how to install OEM and ADB drivers.

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How to Protect Your Online Dating Profile from Stalkers and Identity Hackers

Do you look for love with online dating? Appearing attractive doesn't mean you have to forego your personal privacy. Let's take a look at curating the perfect blend for some safe online dating.

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Tor vs. PirateBrowser vs. Anonymox: Privacy and Access Compared

Tor is no longer the only browser offering a secure, privacy-focused internet experience. Several other strong choices are now available. But what solution is right for you? Let's take a look.

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Protect Your WordPress Blog From This Chrome Font Attack

Is a blog you visit regularly -- or one you own -- at risk to attacks? WordPress, Blogger and other software could be infecting site visitors, so what can you do to stop this happening?

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Samsung SmartThings: The Future of Smart Homes?

Samsung has supported the idea of the smart home for a long time, and their recent developments and flexibility make Samsung's SmartThings a solid investment for the future.

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Ransomware-as-a-Service Will Bring Chaos to Everyone

Ransomware is moving from its roots as the tool of criminals and malefactors into a worrying service industry, in which anyone can subscribe to a ransomware service and target users like you and me.

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How to Create a Bootable Multiboot USB for Windows and Linux

A single USB flash drive is all you need to boot, install, and troubleshoot multiple operating systems. We'll show you how to create a multiboot USB, including Windows and Linux installers and recovery tools.

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How Dropbox Paper Takes on Google Docs and Office Online

Dropbox Paper advances Dropbox from a file sharing and cloud storage service to a collaborative document editor. Can it compete with established competitors like Google Docs and Microsoft Office Online?

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Fake News Is Exposing You to Malware!

Fake news isn't just spreading an alternative truth. Sites delivering fake news also serve up something more immediately dangerous: malware. If you've been sucked into fake news, you might have been infected.

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Go With the Snow: Winter Sports and Gaming

We're in the cold season, so how about playing some games to match the snowy weather? Here is a brief history of winter sports in games!

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Outsource Your Wallpaper to Create a Stunning Dynamic Desktop

Imagine you'd boot Windows to a new stunning wallpaper every day. We show you how to use Reddit and John's Background Switcher to set up a dynamic desktop that updates automatically.

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Are You Accidentally Encouraging Your Teenager to Hack?

The clues to your children's technology use could lie in the extra hardware they request, internet speed, or software. But is it leading to a life of cyber-crime?

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