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Ask Arthur: Is Apple TV+ still a thing?

With Netflix and Showmax making all the noise in Africa, a reader asks if Apple still...

Ask Arthur: Help me choose a gaming laptop

A reader wants to get into gaming, but friends aren't being helpful. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK gets advice...

Ask Arthur: How do I transfer between laptops?

A reader has a new laptop and wants to move a large amount of data. ARTHUR...

Ask Arthur: How do I teach my social feeds?

A reader says the social algorithms are relentlessly feeding her the same topics. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK advises...

Ask Arthur: Green
screen blues

A reader has decided to go vlogging and wants to know if a green screen is...

Ask Arthur: Are old gaming consoles still usable?

A reader is not sure if a gift of an old console is even worth accepting....

Ask Arthur: How can I get rid of Meta AI?

A reader complains that the Meta bot has taken over WhatsApp. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK gets the solution...

Ask Arthur: Are charging bricks born equal?

A reader asks if it is ok to use any charging brick to charge a phone....

Ask Arthur: Why don’t my earbuds fit?

A reader asks why generic earbuds don't fit all ears. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK suggests a few reasons,...

Ask Arthur: How can I avoid AI scams?

A reader asks how to avoid scams using new technology like artificial intelligence. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK offers...

Ask Arthur: I’m moving – can I protect appliances?

A reader wants to know the rules for looking after fridges and other appliances when moving...

Ask Arthur: Do downpours spell downtime?

A reader asks if ongoing wet weather is to blame for poor mobile signals and fibre...

Ask Arthur: Why does my smartwatch get sleep tracking wrong?

A reader wants to know why the activity tracker is so inaccurate in sleep tracking. ARTHUR...

Ask Arthur: Can I leave my tech running over holidays?

A reader wants to know if tech should be unplugged or switched off when they leave...

Ask Arthur: Why does undersea cable break bring down local banks?

Readers complain that they are in the same city as their banks' HQs, yet a cable...

Ask Arthur: Does my drone need a licence?

A reader is nervous about flying a drone for recreational purposes. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK lays down the...

Ask Arthur: How can I stream on old TVs?

A reader wants to know how to repurpose an old TV for new apps. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK...