Articles by James Holland, Freelance writer

James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.

Articles by: James Holland

iOS 17 screen shots from Apple's public iOS 17 site

How to use the new NameDrop feature on iOS 17 with your iPhone

By James Holland published 7 December 23

With the new NameDrop feature, you can exchange contact information in just a few steps. Take a look at our guide to learn how.

Alexa not responding? Here's how to fix

By James Holland published 6 December 23

Sometimes, Alexa runs into technical difficulties. Here’s what to do when the voice assistant isn’t responding.

6 air fryer gifts to make the holidays easier and tastier

By James Holland published 4 December 23

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who’s too busy to cook, consider adding these air fryers and accessories to your shopping cart while holiday shopping.

How to use Check In on iOS 17

By James Holland published 4 December 23

With iOS 17 now available, it’s time to learn and use this incredibly useful safety feature so your loved ones know you’ve made it home (or wherever you’re going) safely.

Apple 27-inch iMac (2020) in grey on a table.

How to select all on a Mac

By James Holland published 3 December 23

Selecting all the contents of a website, essay, or folder is incredibly easy. Let us show you how.

How to change Alexa wake word

By James Holland published 1 December 23

If you don’t want to say “Hey, Alexa,” you don’t have to. You can easily change it to something and we’ve provided two different ways to do so.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) on wood table

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) review: 4K streaming for not much money

By James Holland published 29 November 23

Recommended

Amazon's basic 4K streaming stick gives you 4K video and Dolby Vision HDR on the cheap, but it's firmly planted in the Amazon ecosystem.

How to update an Apple HomePod

By James Holland published 23 November 23

Don’t let your HomePod get out-of-date. With a few easy steps, you can easily take advantage of the newest features.

Robot vacuum vs cordless vacuum: which vacuum cleaner is more effective

By James Holland published 22 November 23

Robot vacuums and cordless vacuums may technically be the same type of appliance, but they’re very different. We dig into what those differences are and which one might serve you better.

How to check Alexa voice history

By James Holland published 22 November 23

If you care about your privacy or want to check a previous voice request, take these steps to check your Alexa voice history.

How to cook steak in an air fryer

By James Holland published 22 November 23

Steak in an air fryer? Yes, please. Learn how to use that air fryer for more than just fries with this guide on how to cook steak in an air fryer.

Kanto Ora review: mighty big sound in a mighty small package

By James Holland published 20 November 23

Recommended

The Kanto Ora speakers are wonderful sounding, but come at a high price. That is, before you even add the subwoofer.