Smartphones and Tablets

The number of electrical and electronic items in your home that can be monitored and controlled via your Wi-Fi is growing all the time. These range from security systems and cameras and dimmable lightbulbs to your children’s...

There is an increasing number of services which enable you to transfer money to other people using your mobile phone number – without needing to exchange bank account details. ...

Apps have become the almost universal way to communicate and access the internet through our phones, tablets and TVs. We use them to play games, send messages, check the news and weather and use maps and navigation services....

Smishing – the commonly-used name for SMS phishing – is an activity which enables criminals to steal victims’ money or identity, or both as a result of a response to a text message. In common with both phishing, which uses...

The internet of things (shortened to IOT) is a term commonly used to describe physical objects which are connected to the internet, but non-traditional in that they are not computers, tablets or mobile phones. Rather than being...

Smartphones and tablets can be used to pay for downloadable or other content, sometimes with the payment appearing on the phone bill at the end of the month rather than going to a card. In this way, mobile devices are effectively...

Smartphones and tablets that you no longer need should be disposed of with great care. The data on your device can easily be accessed whether you sell, scrap, give away or donate it, and even ‘deleted’ data can be retrieved...

When using or carrying your smartphone or tablet in a public place – whether outdoors or in a café, restaurant or in the office – there can be a number of risks if you do not take proper care....

QR codes are a fast and effortless way to reach advertisers’ websites, direct from your smartphone or tablet. For advertisers, they provide an inexpensive way to encourage you to visit their site as they can be printed in...

Physical security is just as important as online security in protecting your smartphone or tablet – and yourself – against crime. The compact size of these devices makes them particularly vulnerable to theft, and accidental...

Many people believe that smartphones and tablets are not susceptible to viruses, spyware and other malware. This is certainly not the case ... in fact the more people that use these devices, and the more apps that are available...

Wireless networks have revolutionised the way we can use computers and mobile devices, both in the home and office – and when we are out and about. Home and office wireless networks make it easier to use the internet and send...