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In this week's show: Is Social Media Making You Sad? Can't See a Therapist? Try These Apps Free Positivity Apps Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @Megg_Ellis with your suggestions for future topics. Look out for our other shows - subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube (be sure to hit the bell icon...

Listening to this week's show you'll find the following links useful. Easy Windows 10 tweaks Customize Windows 10 with these tools Best Windows 10 themes Make Windows better with Group Policy Create a custom Rainmeter theme for Windows Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus with your suggestions for future topics. Loo...

This week's useful links: Which PS5 Model Should You Buy? Which Xbox Series Model Should You Buy? Nintendo Switch vs Switch Lite Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips host this week's show. Contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin with your suggestions for future topics. Look out for our other shows---subscribe to the Really Useful Podcast on iTunes and YouTube (be sure to hit the...

3D printing looks amazing, but it can be a bit of a mystery to most of us. This week, Christian Cawley chats with Ian Buckley about getting started with 3D printing, and what you need to know about the different between types of 3D printer. Beginner's guide to 3D printing Best sites to order 3D prints Recycle failed 3D prints 3Doodler Create pen for kids Useful 3D printing projects for home Educat...

Whether you're planning to buy online for a special event, you're inspired to buy on Black Friday, or have a bit of spare cash to spend, buying with confidence is vital. Christian Cawley and James Frew discuss how to buy confidently, check online reviews and discern which ones are honest and which are paid for, and how to spot online scams to help you shop safely and securely.  How to Spot Fake Re...

Here are the links you need to learn more about this week's show topics Popular Turn-Based Strategy Games Play Google Stadia on Mobile Data Project xCloud for Xbox Game Streaming Free Games from Epic Budget Game Offers from Humble Bundle Retro and Indie Game Bundles Christian Cawley and Ben Stegner are your hosts. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @stegnersaurus with your sug...

Want to know more about VPNs? In this week's show we explain what the term means, why you need one, how to sign up to a VPN, and why you should avoid free VPNs. Here's what we talk about this week: What is a VPN? VPN protocols explained Some of the best VPN routers The reasons you should use a VPN Best VPN services available This week's show is brought to you by Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips....

It has been one of the most unusual years in recorded history. But linking us together during lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and more, has been Facebook. Groups supporting mental health, messenger rooms for vital social and family contact, and even the ability to watch videos together with "watch parties" have all been embraced. Facebook is far from perfect. But it continues to...

The Really Useful Podcast is back with a brand new set of tips and tricks for finding, choosing, and buying a new laptop. Drawing on long experience of laptop buying, MakeUseOf's Christian Cawley and Ian Buckley discuss how to set a budget, determine a purpose, find the right specification, and choose your laptop in your own time, without any pressure from sales staff. We've also prepared some rea...

What have we got for you this week? First off: Tetris-like games you can play in your browser Want to know what's on Netflix/Prime Video/Disney+? Use JustWatch Everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 We also bring you some productivity tips: Fix problems with Skype with these tricks Sick of Skype? Try these alternatives Finally, if you need a boost of inspiration during times of troubl...

We start off this week looking at how Big Tech is helping families deal with the unscheduled school holidays happening across the Northern Hemisphere Rent movies still playing in theatres Use Scribd free for 30 days Get Audible Stories for free Enjoy Amazon Prime Video free We've got some personal ideas on how to cope with lockdown as a family and as individuals, too. Get your kids fit daily with...

We take a look at some ways big tech has been helping Joe Public cope with COVID-19 coronavirus: Use your gaming PC to fight COVID-19 Disney+ releases Frozen 2 early MSI offers warranty extension for coronavirus sufferers We've also put together some tips and tricks for home working Strategies and tools for remote work Be more productive when working from home PLUS: a list of things to do in self-...

This week's news: Google Assistant reads the internet aloud Alexa can tell you all about the US Election 2020 We have a single recommendation this time: The Heimatdamisch on YouTube Some tech tips and tricks: Get fit with these video games Bitcoin email scams Affordable Windows 10 upgrade options We also take a look at the latest giveaways and reviews: Creality LD-002R resin printer Simbans TangoT...

This week's news highlights: Sony 2020 Phone lineup Spotify mobile app becomes easier to use Find out what's popular on Netflix Our recommendations: Christian: WhatNerd's Tech Geeks Quizzes Megan: Every Kid Gets a Robot These techy tips and tricks might change your life: The best two-player mobile games Should you switch to Facebook Like? Ways to reuse that old internet router   What you need to k...

In this week's show: The Moft-Z "Invisible" Laptop Stand and Standing Desk Redbox Free Live TV Our recommendations: Christian: Theo Cooks Ben: DekuDeals These tips and tricks should help you improve your tech life: Optimize your Wi-Fi reception at home Ways to legally download movies and watch them offline Windows 7 hits End of Life - what next?! And there's a look at these awesome giveaways and r...

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This week, Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis bring you news of: Steam Link for iOS YouTube Originals Unlocked Messenger Kids Parental Control They also have a pair of excellent recommendations for you to follow: Peter McKinnon's YouTube Channel Glad You Asked on YouTube You should also check out this week's tips and tricks to make your tech work better for you: Improve Your Mobile Data Speed What's...

Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips have a packed show for you this week, looking at: How to watch YouTube TV on PS4 Try on makeup with Pinterest Clear your off-Facebook activity How to remove a broken headphone jack from your phone Fix image burn-in on your LCD or plasma TV Video game-themed Valentine's Day gifts We've also got some recommendations for you to check out: Paul Davids guitar tutoria...

James Frew and Christian Cawley bring you a wealth of Black Friday topics and tricks this week: Find the best Black Friday deals with these curated links Make sure your Black Friday deal is a massive bargain Watch out for these Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams Our pick of the best Black Friday deals Great VPN deals this Black Friday Your rating or brief review on iTunes can help us reach more l...

This week's Really Useful Podcast features Christian Cawley and Megan Ellis discussing: Google helps you pronounces foreign words Google Maps translates place names Apple Music compiles your favorite songs Spotify creates a soundtrack for your journey Twitter lets you follow topics Recommendations: Christian: Colin Furze on YouTube Megan: SciShow on YouTube Run Android apps on Windows Find the mos...

In this week's Really Useful Podcast we talk about: Britbox launches its streaming service in the UK YouTube makes its homepage easier to use Netflix lets you "skip politics" Google Stadia invite codes are sent Recommendations: Christian: Hyperland - Douglas Adams documentary about the web from 1990 Ben: Cuphead animation  Learn how to use Morse code Why is a 1TB hard disk drive only 931GB? How to...

Check these shownotes for links to everything we discuss in this week's show: HBO Max launch details Amazon Fresh goes free on Prime Spotify launches kids app Recommendations: Find car repair tips on YouTube Computerphile YouTube channel Chromebook parental controls SimCity-like online city building games Manage RAM on Android Make space on iPhone and iPad Your rating or brief review on iTunes can...

We've squeezed more into this show than any other, so refer to these shownotes for help: Christian's tablet update Apple TV app for Amazon Fire Sticks Google apps to reduce smartphone use NordVPN "hacked" Recommendations: Alex G singer/songwriter Deep sea exploration  Free VPN services Windscribe VPN review Manage screen time on a Mac Cancel app subscriptions on iOS Best record players Netflix hor...

This week: More from Christian's ongoing tablet repair saga Disney+ content announced " Justin Morgan Had a Horse" on Rotten Tomatoes Giphy Arcade Free shows on Roku Make your old Mac feel like new Conspiracy websites Is Paul McCartney dead? Tesla connected cars hacked Five Amazon price trackers Your can help us reach people by subscribing, reviewing, and sharing the Really Useful Podcast via emai...

In this week's show, we bring you: The ongoing saga of Christian's Samsung tablet Amazon Kindle for kids Detailed voice guidance on Google Maps Google Assistant adds Issa Rae's voice Maximise gaming performance on macOS The best apps for cashback How to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode Great text adventures to play in your browser