Articles by: Carrie Marshall

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall (Twitter) has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than a dozen books. Her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man, is on sale now. She is the singer in Glaswegian rock band HAVR.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

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.

Apple Watch 6 vs Apple Watch 5: which Apple smartwatch is right for you?

By Carrie Marshall last updated 9 July 21

Versus Should you buy a shiny Apple Watch 6, the new Apple Watch SE, the discontinued 5, or the budget Watch 3?

What Apple Watch 6 details can we learn from watchOS 7?

By Carrie Marshall published 22 June 20

WWDC 2020 From improved audio to battery blues, here's what the WWDC keynote suggested about the next-gen Apple Watch.

What to do if your PC has a virus

By Carrie Marshall published 16 June 20

How it got there, how to get rid of it and how to stop the next one.

MyHeritage DNA test

By Carrie Marshall published 16 June 20

MyHeritage gives you comprehensive ancestor tracking and health screening, but results can be slow to arrive.

What is an eSIM and why would you need one?

By Carrie Marshall published 22 March 20

Updated Say goodbye to your phone’s traditional SIM card, and hello to the future of connectivity.

How to convert a video to any format

By Carrie Marshall published 2 March 20

Whether you need an MP4, WMV, AVI or even a GIF, here's how to convert a video to the format you need.

How to make a video online

By Carrie Marshall published 29 February 20

You don't need expensive software or a powerful PC to make your own stunning videos; you can do it in your web browser.

Edison Mail for Mac review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 21 February 20

The free email client is brilliant on iOS, but does it perform as well on Mac?

Tech trends that need to die in 2020

By Carrie Marshall published 30 December 19

There's a lot to look forward to in the coming year, but there also lots of trends we'd love to see the back of.

Amazon Kindle for Kids review

By Carrie Marshall last updated 9 December 19

Amazon's first Kindle for Kids is a better buy for parents, but it costs more than your average ereader.

Google Recorder is a real-time transcription app that even works when you’re offline

By Carrie Marshall published 15 October 19

Explainer Will the Pixel’s clever transcription app make it to your phone? Plus all the other questions you've probably got.

Black November: how Black Friday grew, and grew, and grew

By Carrie Marshall published 10 October 19

Black Friday How did we get from Black Friday to Black Friday Super Awesome Mega Deals Month On Ice?

Apple Watch 5 vs Apple Watch 4: which Apple smartwatch is for you?

By Carrie Marshall published 11 September 19

Versus We've put Apple's new smartwatch, and its predecessor, head-to-head.

6 things you may have missed during the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro launch

By Carrie Marshall published 11 September 19

Analysis From iPad to Brexit on your iPhone and everything inbetween...

How to buy the best backpack for kids: our top picks

By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 19

Here are some of the best backpacks for kids, with a helpful guide to choosing the right one.

Are pop-up cameras here to stay on our smartphones?

By Carrie Marshall published 29 July 19

Notches, pop ups and invisible tech - here's how brands are handling the handicap to the all-screen display

Amazon Cloud Cam: everything you need to know about the Alexa-powered camera

By Carrie Marshall published 1 July 19

Amazon Cloud Cam adds an HD security camera or cameras to your network, letting your smart home see.

Will livestreaming become more popular because of 5G?

By Carrie Marshall published 17 June 19

5G networks and smarter mobile tech are creating a perfect storm that’s going to transform livestreaming.

How to unlock an Apple Watch

By Carrie Marshall published 16 June 19

Discover automatic unlocking and what to do when you can’t remember your PIN.

What is the dark web? How safe is it and how to access it? Your questions answered

By Alexander Vukcevic, Carrie Marshall, Nate Drake last updated 16 December 22

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Everything you wanted to know about the dark web but were too afraid to ask - find out what it is, how to access it, and how to protect yourself on the dark web.

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