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Your smartphone is no longer just a phone. It’s your bank card, your ID, your diary, your work device and your gateway to the internet. And that makes it incredibly valuable – not just to you, but to criminals. Online fraud is big business, and scammers are more sophisticated than ever. Mobile fraud isn’t about obvious viruses or...

Even though newer iPhone generations have since taken centre stage, the iPhone 14 remains one of the most reliable and best-value choices for buyer. With its powerful A15 Bionic chip, impressive camera system, familiar design and years of software support still ahead of it, the iPhone 14 continues to strike a balance many users want: modern ...

Mobile phone depreciation happens faster than most people realise, and every month you hold onto your device, its value drops a little more. From the moment a new model hits the shelves, older phones start to lose their appeal – and their worth. But how quickly does that happen, and is it better to trade in your phone sooner rather than later...

When it comes to trading in your old tech, timing can make all the difference. The value of your device can fluctuate by as much as 20-30%, depending on when you decide to sell, meaning that a few weeks’ delay could cost you a significant chunk of cash. Trading in is about maximising the return on the tech you own as well as clearing out ...

The UK has seen a recycling revolution. Nowadays, most of us are used to rinsing our cans, crushing our cartons and sorting our plastics from our paper. But if we're switched on about recycling, why do so many gadgets go straight into the bin as soon as we upgrade? It's a big problem. Discarded gadgets count as e-waste. And the UK is one of Europe...

Did you know the UK produces around 1.5 million tonnes of e-waste every year? Let's put that into perspective. One-and-a-half million tonnes is about the same as 100,000 double-decker buses. Or 15,000 blue whales. Or – get this – four Empire State Buildings. That's four skyscrapers worth of discarded computers, gadgets and parts, many of ...

Screen time gets a bad rap. We see our kids engrossed in their tech and think, 'Surely that can't be good for them?' But it's less about the screen and more about what they do with it. A little screen time can be good for kids – especially if they're learning as they tap and scroll. That's why we've compiled this list of the UK's best ...

Picture a world without the internet. It would mean no smartphones, no streaming and no Google. Our day-to-day lives would be very different.  It's hard to imagine, even as an adult. But for kids who have grown up with screens in every corner of the home, it would be unthinkable. That's why grown-ups must set a good example. Sure, children ...

Kids love gaming. Lots of parents love gaming, too. (Family Mario Kart tournament, anyone?) But for the rest of us, the games console market can feel as confusing as a controller with no 'Start' button. Your kids want the best games on the best consoles. But where do you start as a parent when there's so much choice, so much jargon and so much ...