How many social media platforms are there?
The golden age of social media platforms may be over, but more services than ever are competing for our attention
Neil Cumins
Neil is our resident tech expert. He's written guides on loads of broadband head-scratchers and is determined to solve all your technology problems!
Making sense of website statuses
With numerous different types of website status, it’s not always obvious why a site isn’t accessible
Read: Making sense of website statusesWhy you shouldn’t publish AI-generated text
AI-generated text is everywhere, yet it’s also something companies and individuals alike should approach with great caution
Read: Why you shouldn’t publish AI-generated text95 per cent of the UK should have gigabit broadband by 2030
Ofcom believe gigabit broadband should be almost universal across the UK by the decade’s end.
Read: 95 per cent of the UK should have gigabit broadband by 2030How to make the most of hotel WiFi
Hotel WiFi can be your saviour when travelling, but it comes with its own risks and limitations.
Read: How to make the most of hotel WiFiHow to choose additional storage for a full hard drive
Computer hard drives fill up surprisingly quickly nowadays. We explain how to choose additional storage.
Read: How to choose additional storage for a full hard driveWhy you shouldn’t undervalue emojis
Despite being associated with lowbrow culture, emojis are a surprisingly valuable tool
Why does my broadband slow down at night?
The nightly broadband slow down on many connections is caused by numerous factors, some of which you can control
Read: Why does my broadband slow down at night?The unstoppable rise of AI companions
AI companions are artificial chatbots designed to flatter and entertain us – but they come at a cost, in many ways
Read: The unstoppable rise of AI companionsNew legislation addresses issues obtaining fibre broadband in leasehold properties
There are challenges surrounding getting broadband in leasehold properties, which new legislation aims to address
Read: New legislation addresses issues obtaining fibre broadband in leasehold propertiesHow AI could help criminals to steal personal data
The latest AI models could be used to steal personal data on a global scale, but there are smaller risks as well
Read: How AI could help criminals to steal personal dataWhat does the social media ban on under-16s mean for you?
A social media ban for children is looking inevitable in the UK, but what will it mean in practice?
Read: What does the social media ban on under-16s mean for you?How to use data roaming when you’re overseas
The summer holidays are almost here, but data roaming costs can comprise a significant travel expense if you’re not careful
How AI could help criminals to steal personal data
The latest AI models could be used to steal personal data on a global scale, but there are smaller risks as well.
Read: How AI could help criminals to steal personal dataWhy you shouldn’t take the first broadband deal you’re offered
It might not seem British to haggle, but you could lose out if you accept the first broadband deal you're offered
Read: Why you shouldn’t take the first broadband deal you’re offeredYou can’t always trust review websites
Review websites claim to help consumers make informed choices, but they’re often manipulated and abused
Read: You can’t always trust review websitesHow to identify spam messages which aren’t really from your ISP
It’s easy to be deceived by spam messages which claim to be from your ISP, but there are often telltale giveaways
Read: How to identify spam messages which aren’t really from your ISPWhat to do if you run out of device storage
Running out of device storage is a real risk, but there are plenty of practical steps which will resolve it
Read: What to do if you run out of device storageIn-flight connectivity is changing: here’s how
In-flight connectivity is evolving rapidly as airlines compete to keep customers online in the skies
Read: In-flight connectivity is changing: here’s howThe industries set to gain or lose the most from AI’s impact
AI’s impact on industries will be more profound – and existential – in some sectors than in others
Read: The industries set to gain or lose the most from AI’s impactWhat are bait-and-switch scams?
Bait-and-switch scams are a leading form of internet fraud. Here’s how to avoid becoming a victim
Read: What are bait-and-switch scams?How the UK is leading the world in abolishing passwords
The UK is further towards abolishing passwords online than any other country – but why, and how?
Read: How the UK is leading the world in abolishing passwordsMoving house soon? Don’t commit to a long broadband contract…
If you’re moving house soon, it’s best not to commit to a long-term broadband contract
Read: Moving house soon? Don’t commit to a long broadband contract…The pros and cons of different internet connections
Despite the obvious benefits of full fibre, there are advantages and drawbacks to different internet connections
Read: The pros and cons of different internet connectionsWill 6G wireless internet improve our security?
Mobile data transfers can be surprisingly insecure, but 6G wireless internet coverage may resolve some of these issues
Read: Will 6G wireless internet improve our security?Where can I watch the World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup starts next month, and it’ll offer unprecedented entertainment across numerous online and offline platforms
Read: Where can I watch the World Cup?What does the future hold for the BBC?
The future of the BBC is once again in question, as a series of controversies cast a shadow over its Royal Charter renewal
Read: What does the future hold for the BBC?Long-lost ISPs, and the innovations which shaped modern broadband
Modern broadband was forged on the crucible of ideas from ISPs who are no longer with us.
Read: Long-lost ISPs, and the innovations which shaped modern broadbandWhy Fibre to the Cabinet is being phased out
Time is running out for Fibre to the Cabinet, as full fibre broadband replaces it across the UK and Channel Islands
Read: Why Fibre to the Cabinet is being phased outHow computer hard drives keep your data safe
Computer hard drives are far more complex than most people realise, and our data would literally be lost without them
Read: How computer hard drives keep your data safe