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Most new cameras are capable of taking great photos in their automatic modes, but if you want to make the most of your DSLR or mirrorless shooter, you’re going to need to move the dial away from that green icon. Here we look at the main camera modes to help you get out of Auto.

In Drone School 4 we practice hovering in different orientations, work on bank turns and figure 8s around markers, have a crack at nose-in landing and look at some creative ideas for those with small, light quads you can fly inside.

Here are some basic exercises to try on your first few drone flights. Hopefully they'll help you make it to your second few flights with just as many props, frames, pets and limbs as you started with.

In Drone School 2 we look at your quadcopter controller. Specifically, transmitter modes 1 and 2, different flight modes you might encounter, trim controls and what the two main sticks do.

​Multicopters are one of the hottest consumer gadgets on the market, and for good reason. They’re easy to fly, a ton of fun, and by far the easiest way to get into RC flying. For starters, let’s look at how to pick a good beginner quadcopter.​

Microsoft will be launching Windows 10 later this year, and when it does, you'll be upgrading Windows 7 and 8.1 via Windows Update. This is easier than the hassle of a clean install and it allows you to keep your settings, files, and most apps. Here's how to get an early look at what to expect.

Google's Chromecast streaming device has been around for more than a year and its user base continues to grow. Having shown you some tips to get the most out of the device when it was first released, we revisit the Chromecast to show you even more things it is capable of.

Your smartphone is more than a communication and entertainment device in your pocket. It's a powerful computer with tons of your personal and private data stored within, just like your home or work computer. Here are some basic tips that will help keep your smartphone and the data on it protected.

As Microsoft continues development of its new desktop operating system, it recently released a new build of Windows 10 for members of the Windows Insider program. Here's how to get the the latest build (9879) and a look at the most notable new features you can expect in the upcoming final version.

Though iOS gets more advanced every year, there are still plenty of iPhone and iPad owners that want to break down Apple's walled garden and jailbreak their devices. If you think that might be you, read on for Gizmag's iOS 8 jailbreaking tutorial.

Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview has been available for a few weeks now, and if you want to get a feel for what's coming but don't have an extra PC to install it on, installing it on a virtual machine is a hassle free way to give the new features a test drive.

We asked Monster Jam drivers Colt Stephens, Charlie Paukin and Tom Meentz to talk us through the unique experience of driving a 10,000 pound, 1500 horsepower monster truck with 66-inch tires, front and rear wheel steering and free license to smash the thing to bits – as long as it looks cool.