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8th September 2017 - Part 2 of the Tech Help Phone-In on BBC Radio 5 Live

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

Part 2From smartphones & tablets, to dealing with malware & protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs & keep your existing gadgets running smoothly.In the news this week; advancements in clothing which could mean children's clothing lasts a lot longer and grows with them, plus Equifax, a major credit monitoring company, announces they've been the victim of a massive hacking of users' data.In this week’s specially extended tech phone-in, Fevzi advises listeners on;○ What to do when you PC starts making strange noises○ How Smart TVs can be used to spy on us○ Upgrading your computer to an SSD (Solid State Drive)○ Mobile phones for blind people○ Extending the range of your home Wi-Fi○ Connection problems using Windows Vista○ Recovering deleted data from a memory card○ Alternative to Windows Media Player○ Using a smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot○ Good quality wireless headphones○ Choosing a new tablet for bankingThe Gadget of the Week is the Kitsound Immerse 360 Duo action cam. This action cam records full 360 degree panoramic photos, and also 360 degree videos in 1080p HD which allow you to look around as you play them back! Great fun and ideal for creative types, listen in for more details. The Tech phone-in is back on Friday 22nd September 2017 from 2am In the meantime you can contact Fevzi with your tech questions on Twitter @GadgetDetective#Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Reviews #Help #BBC #Radio #5Live #Equifax #Hack #Data #Security #Breach #Credit #Check #PC #Dell #Optiplex #Boot #Startup #Smart #TV #Webcam #Microphone #Samsung #SSD #Solid #State #Drive #Upgrade #Win7 #USB2 #USB3 #Mobile #Phone #Blind #Visually #Impaired #WiFi #Signal #Extender #Extend #Speed #Signal #Vista #Connection #Online #Vulnerable #Recover #Card #Memory #Recuva #Acronis #Windows #Media #Player #Sync #VLC #Hotspot #Smartphone #Abroad #Android #Google #Internet #Wireless #Headphones #Sol #Republic #Shadow #Bluetooth #VPN #Tablet

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