Global PC shipments tank in the Covid-19 era Analyst figures show sharpest decline in recent years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a brief period of growth, both Gartner and IDC have reported that the global PC market has experienced its sharpest decline for some time. The latest figures from Gartner claimed a 12.3% year-on-year decline with 51.6 million shipped in the first three months of the year, whereas IDC reported a 9....

Google starts ditching Android apps in favor of web apps on Chrome OS PWA to the people When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Googlehas started quietly replacing some Android apps with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in thePlay StoreforChromebooks. Though PWAs were available in the Play Store before,Chrome Unboxedhas spotted that Google has started making them the default on Chrome OS, with Twitter andYouTubeTV the first to receive the PWA treatment....

Google’s Covid-19 tracker will be delivered to your Android phone via Google Play OS-level updates will be used to disseminate the app When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have been some unexpected side-effects to the coronavirus pandemic, includingthe teaming up of Google and Appleto provide information to the public about the spread of the disease. But while we’ve known for a few days about the two companies working together to keep mobile users informed about infected people nearby, there was something of a question about just how updates were going to be pushed out to users....

Half-Life: Alyx mod lets you play with no VR headset – here’s how to install it Makes the game fully playable to the end with no VR hardware needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Half-Life: Alyxnow has a mod which allows players to finish the game in full with no need for any expensive VR hardware. You may recall that a few weeks back, it was discovered that Valve’s shooter had a built-in tool for developers which allowed Alyx to be experienced with no headset....

How to avoid the fake news ‘infodemic’ Tips for spotting fake news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws,” wrote Douglas Adams. The coronavirus pandemic is a stark reminder of the power of information – and of the consequences of misinformation....

How to use WhatsApp From the basics to advanced features. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhatsAppis used by millions of people worldwide, and for good reason – it’s free, it doesn’t contain ads, and all you need to sign up is a phone number. Read on to find out a bit more about the basics, and the advanced features hidden under the surface....

Huawei warns UK against reversing 5G development Chinese firm once again hits out at ‘groundless’ criticism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Huawei’s UK chief has published an open letter dismissing criticism of the company’s participation in the nation’s 5G plans. In the letter, Victor Zhang warned that any decision taken against the Huawei’s involvement in laying out the 5G roadmap in the country would not help its cause, and could instead do a “disservice” to the country....