The new in the world of technology

W e're coming up to an expensive time of year. The kids may be heading back to school, or you may be getting ready for college or university yourself. There's a lot to think about – and a lot to spend money on. In addition to clothes or uniform, there are textbooks to buy, stationery and, of course, you'll need a  student laptop . But a computer no good without software, and this can be a whole new world of expense – software can cost a small fortune. It doesn't have to be that way, though. While there are some big-name software titles out there that are expensive, there are also plenty of alternatives that cost nothing – and there are lots of free tools from big companies as well. Here we take a look at some of the best free, and genuinely useful software, that can help save students and parents a nice chunk of money that can be put to better use. LibreOffice A superb free, Microsoft-compatible office suite But perhaps the real beauty of LibreOffice is not just the fac...

Apple’s iOS is sleek, powerful, and a little restrictive in how it handles your apps and home screens. Thankfully,  iOS 14  is making some big changes to app icon organisation.  We’ve already put together a list of  iOS 14 tips and tricks  to help you get the most out of the next big software update, but what if you just want to hide apps that you don’t use often enough to take up room on your home screen?  On  iOS 13  and below, your only options are to add icons to folders, and then nudge those off onto other home screens - out of sight, and out of mind. Thankfully, iOS 14 offers more freedom, even allowing you to remove them from home screens entirely. Here’s how you can hide those apps in iOS 14 and what you can do in the meantime while you wait for that next software update to land. Manage Your Home Screens The home screens on iPhone are often full to the brim with applications we use once in a while or every other month.  That means tha...