Gadget Detective - A selection of free tech advice & tech news broadcasts by Fevzi Turkalp on the BBC & elsewhere

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to answer listeners' questions and discuss the latest technology. This week; can you use Zoom for just audio chats? Can you use satnav on a mobile phone without using up data? What's better for video communication, a laptop or an iPad? Is wired better than WiFi for video communications? Which social media platform shoul...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadegt Detective, joins Bill Buckley on BBC Radio Berkshire to answer listener questions. This week; can you limit what minors can access on YouTube? Gadget of the Week is the Anker Nebula Apollo. Around the size of a can of cola this projector packs quite a punch with 200 lumens allowing it to produce a large image of up to 100 inches diameter. With Android built in, alongside...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to answer listeners' question. This week; choosing your first smartphone, backing up precious printed photos, choosing a good fitness tracking app, picking a music streaming service. The Gadget of the Week is the Raspberry Pi 4, a tiny computer that packs a big punch and can function as the centre for a whole host of ho...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and answer listeners' questions. This week; Retrieving photos deleted from devices, backing up photos/videos, keeping in touch without internet or wifi, which cloud storage to choose and how to secure your data, problems connecting a laptop to wifi, transferring photos from a digital came...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins James Cannon on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to discuss the latest tech. This week; is virus protection really necessary on all devices? How to avoid expensive antivirus subscription renewels. The Gadget of the Week is the Anker Powerconf, a wireless and USB compatible speakerphone featuring 6 microphones and designed to improve online communication, ide...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and answer listeners' questions. This week; improving the greenscreen performance in Zoom, improving picture and audio in Zoom, is it possible to record Zoom calls, recovering lost or forgotten passwords, accessing the classic Win10 appearance,  and problems with an internet connection dr...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Steve Madden on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss tech news and answer listeners' questions. This week; Why is the video quality on Netflix lower of late?  The Gadget of the Week is Readly, the affordable subscription service which gives you all-you-can-read access to thousands of magazines, including back issues. Ideal for those still stuck at home during t...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach to answer listeners' questions. This week; What is the best antivirus to use with a new laptop, what to do when cloud backups fail, is paid security better than free, problems loading jpg images in emails,  You can hear Fevzi on BBC Radio Berkshire every Saturday morning on the Andrew Peach show and can follow and contact him on Twitter @gadg...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Nick Ferrari on LBC to discuss the NHS's Track & Test App, being trialled on the Isle of Wight. With problems of handset compatibility already appearing, how good will this app be at helping combat the Covid-19 pandemic? You can follow and contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #News #Technology #LBC #Nick #...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss the latest tech news and answer listeners' questions. This week; The importance of good antivirus software, is free as good as paid options, and more. You can follow and contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #Help #Advice #Andrew #Peach #BBC #Radio #Ber...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to present the Gadget of the Week, the Readly app and website. This subscription service offers an affordable way to access thousands of magazines online, either via their website or the Readly app. Ideal for those looking for something to do during these days of lockdown. You can hear Fevzi on BBC Radio Surr...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to share his tips on how to stay safe and avoid scammers during this period of Covid-19 lockdown. You can follow and contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Eddie #Nestor #BBC #Radio #London #Online #Security #Scams #Internet #Video #Calls #Conferencing #Scammers #Bank #Webcam #Web Saf...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Andrew Peach on BBC Radio Berkshire to discuss how Google and Apple are working together to enable a way of tracking people during these times of social distancing. What are the best ways to conduct group chats during the Covid_19 lockdown. What tech do you need, and what software? Plus, how do you improve the wifi reception in your home? You can follow a...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Danny Pike on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex to discuss how people can keep in touch during this global Covid-19 outbreak. Also discussed is how scientists are working on a way for computers to read our thoughts and convert them to text. Gadget of the Week is the Google Nest Hub Max, a handy gadget that allows you to keep in touch with loved ones but also do...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London to discuss ways in which we can keep in touch safely with friends and family during these difficult times. With a plethora of tech available it's never been easier to check in on loved ones. Listen in for more details. You can follow and contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Gadget #Detective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Vanessa...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns to discuss the latest tech news and answer listener questions. This week; coping with watching TV when suffering Age Related Macular Degeneration, choosing an active stylus for an HP Pavilion, and how to speed up your computer. Gadget of the Week is the Anker Soundcore Infini Pro soundbar, a high quality but cost effective way to improve the...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex to talk tech news. This week includes, is Artificial Intelligence going to take jobs from journalists or other professions? The Gadget of the Week is the Withings Sleep Tracking Mat, which is a Wi-Fi enabled device you place under the mattress which monitors your sleep patterns, including the type of sleep yo...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, along with Dr Carol Routledge and Professor June Andrews, joins Kaye Adams on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss major new funding for a global initiative headed by Alzheimer's Research UK to use wearable technology to detect the very early signs of dementia, and how this could hopefully lead to new ways of treating what is a devastating disease. You can follow Fevz...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns to discuss the latest tech news and answer listeners' questions. This week; is it time to ditch Win7, what's the best camera for a child, and picking a dashcam. The Gadget of the Week is the Eufy Robovac 30C vacuum cleaner. This vac even connects to your smartphone for extra functionality. Listen in for more details. You can hear Fevzi on BB...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eamonn Holmes on TalkRadio to discuss mobile phone security following claims by Amazon's Jeff Bezos that his phone was hacked by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. How can you help ensure you're less vulnerable to hacking? You can follow and contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Eamonn #Holmes #TalkRadio #J...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Mark Carter to discuss the latest tech news. This week, how to avoid charity scams online. The Gadget of the Week is Anker's Nebula smart projectors, the Mars II Pro and Capsule (pictured above). With the Android OS installed, these offer more than your standard projector. Tune in for more information, and what Fevzi gets up to in bed! You can hear Fevzi...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Howard Hughes on TalkRadio to discuss predictions of when the 'singularity' will occur, the point when Artificial Intelligence surpasses that of human intelligence. Could it be within the next few decades? You can contact Fevzi on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Gadget #Detective #Fevzi #Turkalp #Howard #Hughes #TalkRadio #Technology #Singularity #Artificial #I...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC for a Christmas Day special featuring the pick of tech and answering callers' questions. Gadget picks are Anker's Roav Jump Starter Pro, ideal for emergency breakdowns, the Arlo Go smart security camera, and Crucial UK's range of SSDs, a great way to rejuvenate an older system or add more storage to new ones. Listen in for full details....

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Bibi Lynch to discuss the latest tech news. This time, the end of Windows 7 and the need to upgrade, and the advantage of switching to Solid State Drives. Gadgets of the Week are Crucial UK's range of memory and SSD upgrades, and Spitfire Audio's range of music banks for musicians. You can contact The Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective #Fevzi #T...

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Allison Ferns on BBC Surrey & Sussex to discuss tech news and answer listerners' questions. Gadget of the Week are the Anker Soundcore Liberty II totally wireless earbud, offering Bluetooth 5 connectivity for better range these could be ideal for music lovers. #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Technology #Help #Phone-in #Allison #Ferns #BBC #Radio #...