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The new platform, which Google simply refers to as “Wear”, is promised to feature better software performance, efficient battery consumption, and seamless connectivity within the Android ecosystem. The company also demonstrated the OS’ new Tiles API (shown below) during its presentation, which enables for smooth app switching and multitasking on smartwatches. Tiles’ home screen carousel is also fully customisable, therefore allowing users to choose what information is to be displayed at a glance....

We put the Gozney Roccbox to the test to see if it’s one of the best pizza ovens you can buy, and while it comes just missed out on that five-star rating, we were still seriously impressed by the design of this pizza oven, and of course, the delicious meals it delivered. I’ve reviewed many pizza ovens, including models from Ooni and Breville, so I was able to directly compare these to the Gozney Roccbox when making homemade pizza for my entire family....

See: Traditional living room ideas – classic decor looks for walls, floors and furniture The research, conducted by Hotpoint (opens in new tab), also focuses on the return to an office and found a third of UK workers will miss the comforting aura their home has brought them over the previous year. Seventy-one percent of the women revealed their anxieties, while 60 percent of male respondents also shared their fears for the outside world....

The best way to find out what colors go together is to consult the color wheel. ‘If you look at a color wheel you can see what colors are complementary to each other by noticing which ones are exactly opposite of one another, like blue and orange. This means they will contrast off each other instead of clashing,’ says Amy Youngblood, Principal Designer of Amy Youngblood Interiors (opens in new tab)....

Of course, you might equally want to add a bathroom to make your own part of the house more comfortable with a luxury design accessible from the primary bedroom, or perhaps add a powder room convenient for visitors as well as family. Whatever your goals, it’s important to know the cost to add a bathroom so you can plan your budget and we’ve asked an expert to explain the options and how much you can expect to pay....

When ice builds up the freezer uses more energy to keep the food inside at the correct temperature. In the long run, this could mean a replacement freezer is needed sooner. The other downside? More energy use means higher bills. In other words, unless you invested in a frost-free model, defrosting the freezer should be one of the tasks on your kitchen cleaning list. Follow these steps to defrost a freezer and keep food safe and costs down....

‘It is important to remember that bats are protected animals in many states and parts of the world, especially in the United Kingdom,’ advises Rachel Crow, Garden Editor for Homes & Gardens. ‘Because of this, it is strongly advised to check your local area laws regarding bat removal or disturbance before you do anything to prevent ending up in legal trouble or harming the bats.’ If it is legal to move bats on in your state, much like getting rid of raccoons, it is important to remove these mammals humanely....

Now, IFTTT is spreading its wings and taking the IF part of the equation and putting YOU in charge of it. So now, Y will only happen when you do X. This has manifested as three awesome mobile apps for iOS and Android. Do Note for text based automation, Do Button that just acts as a buzzer for invoking recipes and Do Camera (available for both iOS and Android) – where you start by taking a picture and send it to any web service of your choice....

We’ve spoken to industry experts to provide you with insider advice on how to grow garlic in your garden. This versatile crop can be grown in containers and beds, perfect for a garden of any size. Why not try this weekend? Get in the know about when to plant garlic to enjoy its tasty bulbs throughout the year. It is also worth learning how to store garlic to ensure that your bulbs stay fresh and flavorful for longer....

Create Groups of Apps in Folders Create Groups of Apps in Folders Keeping all your apps in one place isn’t efficient. Instead, create groups of apps just like you do on your mobile device. The process is similar on your Chromebook. From the All Apps view in the Launcher, drag an app on top of another app. This creates a folder with those two apps. Click on that folder and you’ll see Unnamed Folder at the top....

These plants will eventually shed old yellow and brown leaves themselves, but pruning is the go-to method if you don’t want to wait. Such discoloration of foliage is natural on these plants, as John Negus, an expert from Amateur Gardening magazine explains. It’s simply what happens when they have born flower stems, as they mature, or when leaves are tucked right underneath the plant and lack sufficient light. So, if you’re growing a peace lily and it’s looking worse for wear, consider giving it a trim....

Setting a table for any occasion has techniques to ensure success, but a Christmas table setting might be elegant and more formal to mark the occasion, or your may prefer a more relaxed and rustic holiday table. When it comes to colors, red and gold are classic, but you might opt to team either red or gold with another shade, or perhaps go for sparkling silver, or wintry whites for your Christmas table ideas....

While most professionals recommend removing old tiles before re-tiling and grouting tiles to achieve a sound and stable sub-surface, there are times when tiling straight on top is by far the quickest solution. Leaving you more time to check out dreamy new bathroom tile ideas and kitchen tile ideas. Tiling over tiles is a job you can absolutely tackle yourself, if you prefer not to get a pro tiler in. Here, we cover all the key steps, with expert tips from those in the know....