Carrie Marshall

Contributor

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

A person using one of the best web browsers on a laptop.

Our pick of the best web browsers for 2022

By Carrie Marshall, Daryl Baxter last updated 8 April 22

TechRadar Pro

Updated The best web browsers makes it simple to explore online content, while offering great speed, privacy and personalization options.

WhatsApp on Apple Watch: how to use the messaging service

By Carrie Marshall last updated 7 April 22

We walk you through how WhatsApp on Apple Watch works, including how to reply to messages and what third party WhatsApp apps work

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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 8 February 22

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

Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro review

By Carrie Marshall published 23 October 21

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

How to stop Instagram from ruining your mental health

By Carrie Marshall published 15 October 21

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 25 September 21

Hey, Siri! What Easter eggs are you hiding?

How to use your iPhone or Android phone as a ruler

By Carrie Marshall last updated 10 August 21

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

How to make your own iPhone ringtones

By Carrie Marshall published 25 July 21

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 published 17 July 21

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

Should I buy an Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablet?

By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 21

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

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

By Carrie Marshall last updated 1 April 22

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

Fitbit Ace 3 review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 1 June 21

The Fitbit Ace 3 is a kid-friendly fitness tracker that's built to last.

How to find your missing Apple Watch

By Carrie Marshall, Michael Hicks published 13 May 21

Updated Is it under the sofa? Has it been stolen? Here’s how to find your lost Apple Watch.

New iPad Pro 2021 vs Samsung Tab S8 Plus leaks: can the Android tablet compete?

By Carrie Marshall published 24 April 21

Versus Apple may have just changed the game with the new iPad Pro. What does that mean for its closest competitor in the tablet space, Samsung?

New iPad Pro 2021 vs iPad Pro 2020: what are Apple's biggest tablet upgrades?

By Carrie Marshall published 21 April 21

The new iPad Pro is the iPad that power users have been dreaming of, and it's a big upgrade on the 2020 model.

How to switch from Android to iPhone

By Carrie Marshall published 12 April 21

Updated The Move to iOS app makes switching operating systems simple. Here's how to use it.

How to switch from iPhone to Android

By Carrie Marshall published 10 April 21

Updated Our guide to help you switch from an iPhone to the world of Android.

Parental controls on iPhone and iPad: how to make an iOS device child friendly

By Carrie Marshall published 14 March 21

Stop children from seeing things they shouldn’t – or just ban yourself from Twitter.

Hogwarts Legacy is already too toxic for some gamers

By Carrie Marshall published 13 March 21

Opinion We explore whether Hogwarts Legacy can survive the controversy surrounding it and its creator - and whether it should.

Parental controls on Android: how to make a phone or tablet child friendly

By Carrie Marshall published 6 March 21

Ensure a safe smartphone or tablet experience for the whole family.

What is Apple Family Sharing?

By Carrie Marshall last updated 1 February 21

Apple's Family Sharing can be particularly useful for those with a lot of iPhones and other Apple gadgetry.

How home DNA tests work

By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 20

In depth How a little bit of spit becomes an insight into everything.

Echo Dot 2019 vs Echo Dot 2020: which mini Alexa smart speaker is for you?

By Carrie Marshall last updated 13 October 20

Versus Amazon has cut the price of the 3rd-gen Echo Dot and there’s a new version to consider too.

What is Apple Watch Family Setup, and how does it work?

By Carrie Marshall published 26 September 20

Now you can set up an Apple Watch for the kids or for other members of your family.

Ancestry vs 23andMe: which DNA test service is best for you?

By Carrie Marshall published 22 September 20

DNA services are like DNA itself: little differences can be a really big deal.

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