Articles by Emma Street, Contributor

Emma Street is a freelance content writer who contributes technology and finance articles to a range of websites, including TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Top10.com, and BestMoney. Before becoming a freelance writer, she worked in the fintech industry for more than 15 years in a variety of roles, including software developer and technical writer. Emma got her first computer in 1984 and started coding games in BASIC at age 10. (Her long, rambling, [and probably unfinishable] Land of Zooz series still exists on a 5-inch floppy disk up in her parents' loft somewhere.) She then got distracted from coding for a few decades before returning to university in her thirties, getting a Computing Science degree, and realizing her ambition of becoming a fully-fledged geek. When not writing about tech and finance, Emma can be found writing about films, relationships, and tea. She runs a tea blog called TeaFancier.com and holds some very strong opinions about tea. She has also written a bunch of romance novels and is aided at work by a tech-savvy elderly cat who ensures Emma fully understands all the functions of the F keys so she can quickly undo whatever the cat has just activated while walking over the keyboard.

Articles by: Emma Street

How to uninstall apps on Android

By Emma Street published 25 December 24

Three ways to remove unused apps from your Android phone

How to quickly create a new contact from messages on Android

By Emma Street published 6 September 24

Learn how to effortlessly add a new contact from a text message on your Android phone with our step-by-step guide.

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How to use Netflix secret codes to find specific categories of movies and TV you'll love

By Emma Street last updated 29 August 24

Looking for niche content on Netflix? Secret codes are the answer to find more of what you really like.

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How to increase Wi-Fi signal strength

By Emma Street published 26 August 24

Struggling with slow Wi-Fi? Discover 12 tips to boost your Wi-Fi signal strength.

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How to use split screen in Windows 11

By Emma Street published 24 August 24

Learn how to easily split your screen in Windows 11 with our step-by-step guide.

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How to send an ebook to Kindle

By Emma Street published 24 August 24

Learn how to effortlessly transfer ebooks, including PDFs and ePubs, to your Kindle.

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How to reorder a playlist on Spotify

By Emma Street published 23 August 24

Customize your music listening experience by arranging your Spotify playlists exactly the way you want on both desktop and mobile.

How to get water out of a phone, and hopefully save it from oblivion

By Emma Street published 18 August 24

Give your phone the best chance of rescue after getting submerged with our easy-to-follow guide.

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7 new (and improved) things you can do with ChatGPT-4o

By Emma Street last updated 14 August 24

From roleplay to document analysis, learn about seven innovative features that make ChatGPT-4 more advanced and user-friendly than ever.

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How to clean a clear phone case

By Emma Street published 14 August 24

Clean your clear phone case in 6 easy steps.

How to fix Windows black screen

By Emma Street published 13 August 24

Struggling with a black screen on your Windows PC? Discover our easy-to-follow guide to diagnose and fix it and get your PC back to normal in no time.

How to create and edit stacks of widgets on your Android phone's home screen

By Emma Street published 28 July 24

Set up your home screen with a curated stack of handy tools.

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How to send someone all of your contact information from your Android phone, so they don't have to enter it themselves

By Emma Street published 27 July 24

Sharing all of your contact information with someone else is quick and straightforward. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how.

Simplify and declutter any Android phone with Easy mode

By Emma Street published 26 July 24

How to enable Easy mode on Samsung and simplify any Android device to make it more accessible.

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How to optimize your phone for games so you can thrash noobs and be the GOAT

By Emma Street published 25 July 24

Unlock your phone's full gaming potential with this step-by-step guide.

How to stop spam texts

By Emma Street published 18 May 24

Find out how to prevent unwanted messages on your iPhone or Adroid device with this step-by-step guide.

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How to use split screen on Chromebook

By Emma Street published 14 May 24

Discover how to enhance your productivity on Chromebook with our easy guide on using split screen.

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How to check your CPU temperature

By Emma Street published 14 May 24

Learn how to check your CPU temperature and prevent overheating with our step-by-step guide.

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How to move your taskbar in Windows 11

By Emma Street published 31 March 24

Despite Windows 11's limited taskbar customization options, there are still ways to change your taskbar's position from its default setting.

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How to upgrade your PC

By Emma Street last updated 28 March 24

How to increase RAM, swap HDDs for SSDs, upgrade graphics cards, and more, to improve performance and extend your computer's lifespan.

How to jailbreak ChatGPT

By Emma Street published 23 March 24

Bypassing OpenAI's ethical guidelines and the risks of testing the limits of ChatGPT.

How to check the health of your Windows PC or laptop

By Emma Street published 17 March 24

How to use Microsoft's PC Health Check app to assess and enhance the health of your Windows PC or laptop.

How to speed up your computer without spending money or upgrading hardware

By Emma Street published 8 March 24

Effective steps for Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and Linux users to enhance performance and increase speed.

How to uninstall McAfee completely

By Emma Street published 2 March 24

This comprehensive guide on uninstalling McAfee antivirus completely from your computer covers both Windows Uninstall and McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool methods.

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How to access router settings

By Emma Street published 1 March 24

Discover the essential steps to access your router settings, empowering you to customize and optimize your home or office network.

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