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How to run Android apps in Windows

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 Android is overwhelmingly the most popular mobile operating system on the planet, with well in excess of 2.5 billion active devices running a version of Google's software. Microsoft holds a similar status in the desktop world, with Windows 10 surpassing 1 billion devices in 2020.  It's inevitable that you'll be sharing data between these two platforms, be it through cloud storage services, web-based file transfer or direct USB connection. But what about sharing software? If there's an app on your phone that you love, the web-based version is unlikely to be quite as good. Why wouldn't you want to run the app on your PC instead? What if you want to do it the other way round, running Windows software on your Android device. The good news is that both of these can be done.  Your Phone app on Windows In an official blog post on 5 August 2020, Microsoft announced that its Your Phone companion app will soon be able to natively run Android apps. The new feature is availabl
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What to do if you spill liquid on your laptop

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 With many laptops costing in excess of £1,000/US$1,000, it's no surprise most people take care to maintain their condition. However, one of the things you can't always account for is liquid damage. It's highly likely that you'll have a drink near where you're working, and accidents can easily happen. If water, coffee or any other liquid has made its way onto your device, it's important not to panic. Following these steps will ensure you minimise any potential damage and give yourself the best chance of it remaining fully functional.  Turn off the laptop If you've sustained water damage, the worst thing you can do is persist with trying to use it. Even if it still seems to be functioning as normal, there's a very real risk that there could be long-term damage For anything more than a few drops of water, it's important to turn your device off straight away. This can either be done by opening the Start Menu (Windows)/clicking the Apple icon (Mac) or si
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