Jonathan Parkyn

1 month ago | which.co.uk | Jonathan Parkyn |Tom Morgan

Navigation apps have become an essential part of our daily lives – to the point where it’s hard to imagine how we ever managed without them. But there's still a high chance that you haven’t tried all of the features on offer. You can now use your phone to check where you parked, for example, or highlight the best cycle routes. Map apps can also let you plan a stair-free journey on foot and show you how to reach your destination via public transport.

1 month ago | which.co.uk | Jonathan Parkyn

Most of us use our smartphones daily, so our devices are crammed with files we'd rather not lose. Thankfully, you don't have to be particularly tech-savvy to ensure your files are backed up elsewhere. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can use Apple iCloud to access your files from another Apple device, or back them up to your computer. Meanwhile, Android owners can use Google account cloud storage or Google Photos to preserve pictures of loved ones.

1 month ago | which.co.uk | Jonathan Parkyn

The more we rely on our devices, the more crucial it becomes for us to back them up – just think of all the precious photos, documents and more you'd stand to lose if your computer was ever stolen, lost, damaged or targeted by malware. Backing up means creating copies of the files on your device. If you ever encounter a serious problem, your data will remain safe and retrievable, even if the device itself is no longer usable. Luckily, backing up isn’t anything like the hassle it used to be.

Jan 16, 2025 | which.co.uk | Jonathan Parkyn

The widely used PDF format supports data-saving encryption, allowing you to protect sensitive documents so that only those with the correct password can access them. In the old days, you’d need a dedicated application called a PDF reader to view PDF files – most people needed to install Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader (now called Adobe Reader) on their computers to open PDFs. Now, however, because PDF is an open standard, many devices and apps have built-in support for the format.

Nov 20, 2024 | which.co.uk | Jonathan Parkyn

If you've treated yourself to a new Windows PC, you'll probably want to transfer some of your most-used files from your old computer. In our walkthrough, we explain how to get the job done in just seven easy steps. Microsoft used to include a handy tool called Windows Easy Transfer, which automated the process of transferring data from one Windows PC to another. Although this is no longer available in Windows 10 or 11, moving your data isn’t as complicated as you might think.