Marie Black

London

Editorial Director at Foundry

Editorial Director EMEA & LatAm - Consumer @ Foundry

Articles

Should You Turn Off Wi-Fi on Your Phone When Not in Use?

Jan 14, 2025 | techadvisor.com | Marie Black

You rarely think about the Wi-Fi function on your mobile phone in everyday life – except perhaps when you’re on a plane and switch off the connection during take-off. Otherwise, it usually remains activated: at home, of course, but also when travelling, as there doesn’t seem to be any disadvantage in leaving it switched on. If anything, turn it off and you might forget to turn it back on.
WhatsApp Green Screen Error Solved: Access Your Messages

Nov 9, 2024 | techadvisor.com | Marie Black

A WhatsApp update that has rolled out on November 9 is affecting some users’ ability to open their WhatsApp messages, presenting a green screen rather than their conversations. Here’s how to access your WhatsApp messages if you have already installed the update.
Back to School Tech: Best Tips, Devices, Apps & Student Discounts

Aug 9, 2024 | techadvisor.com | Marie Black

School’s out for summer, for kids, teenagers, young adults, mature students, teachers and lecturers across the globe. Except… it’s nearly time to get back to class. Has everyone got their pencils sharpened, packed lunches planned, uniform washed and ironed? We didn’t think so. It’s fine: tech can help.
How to find my lost Android phone or iPhone

Jun 26, 2024 | techadvisor.com | Artur Tomala |Marie Black

The more you rely on a smartphone, the more alarming it is to think about losing it. And most of us rely heavily on our phones. But if you’ve prepared ahead by enabling location services and ensuring your Android phone or iPhone has battery life, you can track, lock or wipe it remotely. First off, be sure that you’re signed into your Google or Apple account. Then, back up your Android phone or back up your iPhone as a precaution.
If you're not using WhatsApp Channels, are you even doing it right?

May 28, 2024 | techadvisor.com | Marie Black

I had to ask myself this very question only this morning, having stumbled across WhatsApp Channels while looking for the new option to add a voice message to my WhatsApp status. Sure, I had some vague awareness of them, but it was a bit of an uncomfortable moment if I’m honest: WhatsApp Channels have been a thing since last summer, and it’s kind of my job to know this stuff. At least Anyron was on it (I’m glad I hired him).
Do you still need a TV Licence?

Apr 30, 2024 | techadvisor.com | Marie Black

The £159 you’re required to pay for an annual colour TV Licence in the UK can feel like a lot of money, particularly if the majority of content you watch is now online. Working out at just over £13 per month, that’s more expensive than a subscription to a streaming service such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Now or Disney+, which generally cost in the region of £6 to £10 per month.
How to watch Elf for free

Dec 14, 2023 | techadvisor.com | Anyron Copeman |Marie Black

The 2003 movie Elf is likely to be near the top of your watchlist this Christmas. It stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who has been raised as an elf. After discovering he’s not like the other elves, Buddy leaves the North Pole and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. But this is a comedy film, so expect plenty of laughs along the way. This is a movie that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Here are the best Lightning cables for your iPhone

Dec 6, 2023 | macworld.com | Marie Black

Lightning ports were once ubiquitous across Apple’s iPhone and iPad line-up. Apple is switching to USB-C ports for its iPads and from the iPhone 15 family, the Lightning port is now replaced by USB-C. But for iPhone versions 5 to 14, Lightning is the port you need a cable for. For iPhones and older iPads that use the Lightning port, you can buy a cable that has a Lightning connector at one end and either full-size USB-A or the smaller, reversible USB-C connector at the other to plug into a charger.
¿Es legal descargar un vídeo de YouTube?

Sep 29, 2023 | techadvisor.com | Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski |Marie Black

YouTube nos encanta y, como a nosotras, le encanta a millones de personas en todo el mundo. Ofrece horas interminables de contenidos divertidos y atractivos de forma gratuita. Sin embargo, algunas cosas hacen que a veces resulte un poco menos divertido. Hay dos quejas principales que los y las usuarias tienden a manifestar sobre la plataforma: su insistencia en los anuncios y el hecho de que solo puedas ver vídeos online.
Is it legal to download a YouTube video?

Sep 7, 2023 | techadvisor.com | Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski |Marie Black

YouTube is great – there is no doubt about it. It provides endless hours of fun, engaging content for free. However, some things make it a little bit less fun to use sometimes. There are two main gripes that people tend to have with the platform: its insistence on ads and its always-online nature. That’s why downloading content from YouTube is so popular and sounds so good: you can watch videos whenever, however, and without the constant interruptions.