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Steam Deck’s first major update adds a lock screen, Windows 11 support

The Steam Deck is allegedly tearing up the sales charts, but that doesn’t mean Valve is resting on its laurels. Today the company is releasing the first major software and firmware update […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 3, 2025
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You can lock Chrome incognito tabs on Android now. Bring it to PC!

Jokes aside about Chrome’s incognito mode, the ability to open a private tab for sensitive browsing is incredibly useful. You can perform searches that you want to keep from affecting your recommendations […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 18, 2025
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Buying a smart lock: Retrofit your old one or replace it?

So, you’ve decided the time has come to upgrade the first layer of your home’s security—the deadbolt lock on your door—to a smart model. The next step is to decide if you […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 16, 2025
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11 ways to lock down your home security camera against hackers

While just about any type of security device has potential weaknesses, home security cameras are particularly attractive targets for hackers, criminals, and other cretins intent on disrupting your life. Older cameras are […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 9, 2025
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How to turn off lock screen notifications on Samsung smartphones

Find out how to turn off lock screen notifications on a Samsung phone running Android 5.0 Lollipop, or edit the settings to stop sensitive information or message previews from showing up in […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 7, 2025
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How to set a SIM lock on iPhone

Most people use a passcode to protect their iPhone (if you don’t, you should), but few enable the SIM lock. If you’re unlucky enough to lose your phone or it’s stolen, it’s […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 6, 2025
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How to add a lock screen message in Android Marshmallow

Lock screen messages are new to  Android Marshmallow. Here’s how to customise your  Android phone or Android tablet with a personal lock screen message. Also see: When will my phone get Android […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 6, 2025
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How to change lock screen on Android

One of the draws of Android is the amount of customisation on offer including what wallpaper you use for the home- and lock screens. Here’s how to change lock screen on Android. […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 4, 2025
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How to secure your phone lock pattern or passcode

If you don’t want to be fraped by your friends or risk losing sensitive data to those with malicious intentions, or maybe you’ve just got something on there to hide, creating a […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 3, 2025
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New Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen features in Windows 11 update

A few days ago, Microsoft released an optional Windows update for users on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and it brings a collection of features and improvements that may be worth the […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 27, 2025

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Window tips

  • Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
  • This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
  • Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
  • Make your Windows 11 taskbar transparent for a cool, minimalist vibe
  • How to free up storage space with Windows 11’s memory optimization

Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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