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Carrie Marshall
Carrie Marshall

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Former lion tamer, Girls Aloud backing dancer and habitual liar Carrie Marshall (Twitter, Google+) has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to .net, MacFormat, Tap! and Official Windows Magazine as well as co-writing stacks of how-to tech books. "My job is to cut through the crap," she says. "And there's a lot of crap."

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

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How to use a free YouTube download app to watch videos offline in 2021

By Carrie Marshall, Daryl Baxter last updated

Updated Download YouTube videos to your device for free offline viewing with these free tools.

The best Apple Watch apps

The best Apple Watch apps of 2021

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated Our list of the very best Apple Watch apps for fitness, sleep, travel and more.

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The best web browsers in 2021

By Carrie Marshall, Daryl Baxter last updated

TechRadar Pro

Updated Our pick of the best web browsers, from Microsoft to Opera, there's plenty to choose from.

A selection of the best Apple Pencil alternatives including Wacom Bamboo Sketch, Logitech Crayon and Wacom Bamboo Fineline Stylus

Best Apple Pencil alternatives 2021: what stylus is for you?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Buying Guide We love the Apple Pencil, but it’s not the only iPad stylus you should consider. These rivals are worth investigating.

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Best background check services for 2021

By Carrie Marshall, Brian Turner last updated

TechRadar Pro

Updated Here's our pick of the best background check services around today for personal and business use

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Best people search finder services for 2021

By Carrie Marshall, Brian Turner last updated

TechRadar Pro

Updated We've round up of the best people finder services around today.

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5G home internet in Australia: what it is, plus the best plans and deals

By Carrie Marshall, Harry Domanski last updated

Broadband Australia's 5G networks are up and running, and with it arrived some new options for home internet. We've taken a look at what 5G home broadband is and the best deals available

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WhatsApp on Apple Watch: how to use the messaging service

By Carrie Marshall last updated

There isn't an official WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, so what will you need to do instead?

A range of the best webcams on the market

Best webcams 2021: top picks for working from home and streaming

By Carrie Marshall, Jess Weatherbed, Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Buying Guide Whether you're looking to broadcast yourself on YouTube, chat to family, or Zoom call for work, these are the best webcams for you.

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How to use Spotify on Apple Watch: how to it set up, offline playback and more

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Our guide to Spotify music on your Apple Watch, including offline listening.

Best iPhone chargers: Someone holding an iphone in their hand against some plants

Best iPhone chargers 2021: the perfect cables, mats and blocks for your iPhone

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated The best iPhone chargers including fast chargers, wireless charging pads and charging cables for any kind of iPhone.

Best Apple Watch screen protectors

Best Apple Watch screen protectors: our top picks and what to look out for

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated Is a thin film tough enough to protect your Apple Watch, or should you enclose it in a rugged case?

The best phones for kids, including Relay Screenless Phone, Xplora Go Clip and Nokia 3310 3G

Best phones for kids 2021: the top 10 phones designed for children

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Buying Guide What's the best phone for kids? We have a list of 10 phones for the young ones, pre-teens and teens.

The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro review

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is a sturdy tablet with a lot of extras packed in.

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Best free download manager of 2021

By Carrie Marshall, Brian Turner, Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson last updated

TechRadar Pro

Updated We feature the best free download managers, to make it simple and easy to better manage your downloads and downloading speeds.

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How to stop Instagram from ruining your mental health

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Instagram can be bad for your mental health, but there are steps you can take to help yourself.

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The best Siri Easter eggs: how Apple’s voice assistant can entertain you

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Hey, Siri! What Easter eggs are you hiding?

Apple Watch 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Apple Watch 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: which is the best smartwatch?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Apple Event 2021 We've seen two big new smartwatches in the last few weeks, but which is the best for you?

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6: what’s different and why you’ll love it

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The rumored flatter watch wasn’t real, but the Apple Watch 7 is still a significant upgrade.

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How to use your iPhone or Android phone as a ruler

By Carrie Marshall last updated

The best ways to measure products, people and places with your iPhone or Android phone.

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How to make your own iPhone ringtones

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Our guide to how you can make your own iPhone ringtones with any audio file.

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How to free up space on your Apple Watch

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Running out of room on your wrist? Here’s how to get more space on your Apple Watch.

Best Amazon Fire Tablets

Best Amazon Fire tablets 2021: which Amazon tablet is best for you?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Buying Guide Our selection of the best Fire tablets for families, for work and for play.

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Should I buy an Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet?

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Why the kid-focused Amazon Fire tablets are a great buy for parents and guardians.

iPad Pro 12.9 2021

50 iPad tips and tricks: how to make the most of your Apple tablet

By Carrie Marshall last updated

From Siri to Split View, we’ve got tips for every iPad and every kind of user.