What are employee monitoring tools, and how do they work?
Employee monitoring tools are vital for home workers, but they come at the cost of personal privacy
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!
What’s the surface web?
We rely heavily on the surface web every day, yet it’s only a tiny part of the wider internet
Read: What’s the surface web?Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?
Staying safe on dating sites and apps is vitally important, with bad actors and scammers lurking on every platform
Read: Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?How to run reverse image searches
Reverse image searches might sound complicated, but they’re easy to run – and surprisingly helpful
Read: How to run reverse image searchesHow to handle a sudden broadband outage
Sudden broadband outages are an unfortunate fact of life – here’s how to cope if your internet goes off
Read: How to handle a sudden broadband outageWhy too much screen time can be harmful
We investigate why too much screen time can be harmful for us – and especially for our children.
Read: Why too much screen time can be harmfulComing soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming age
Freely could transform our relationship with streaming TV – and it’s coming soon to a screen near you.
WiFi 7 is coming: what benefits will it bring?
WiFi 7 is officially on the way, bringing new range and performance to WiFi routers across the UK
Read: WiFi 7 is coming: what benefits will it bring?Obsolete phone line exchanges could become EV charging points
Landline phone exchanges are becoming relics, just as a new cabling issue arises on our streets.
Read: Obsolete phone line exchanges could become EV charging pointsWhat are IPTV services, and are they legal?
They’re used by over 17 million people in Europe, but what are IPTV services?
Read: What are IPTV services, and are they legal?The best web browsers for privacy 2024
The best web browsers for privacy offer greater confidentiality than ever before – but which is best for your needs?
Read: The best web browsers for privacy 2024Why you should consider Linux for your next computer
Despite the advantages of Windows and macOS, you should also consider Linux when choosing a new computer
Read: Why you should consider Linux for your next computerHow much of the UK has full fibre broadband now?
Full fibre broadband coverage has improved in recent years, but we’re a long way from universal coverage.
How to keep your hard drive working
If you can keep your hard drive working optimally, your computer’s lifespan will be hugely extended
Read: How to keep your hard drive workingWhat are cookies, and can I avoid them?
The question “What are cookies” has different answers for consumers, businesses and advertisers
Read: What are cookies, and can I avoid them?How to get rid of unwanted electronics safely and responsibly
Before discarding old consumer electronics, it’s worth thinking about where they go – and the environmental impact
Read: How to get rid of unwanted electronics safely and responsiblyRevealed: how hackers use compromised passwords
Compromised passwords are a popular target for hackers and scammers – and many of us are in the firing line.
Read: Revealed: how hackers use compromised passwordsHow does Bluetooth work?
How does Bluetooth work? The answer is using some decidedly low-tech communications
Read: How does Bluetooth work?Top security tips for safe online banking
As digital banking continues to increase, safe online banking tips are vital to keep you – and your money – safe.
Read: Top security tips for safe online bankingThreat alert: drive-by download malware is real
Drive-by download malware represents an insidious attack on users, often happening in the blink of an eye.
Read: Threat alert: drive-by download malware is realWhy don’t we have broadband in our cars?
In-car infotainment systems continue to evolve beyond mere music players, but broadband in cars remains beyond our reach.
Read: Why don’t we have broadband in our cars?How much should you spend on a new computer?
New computer costs vary hugely, so what do you need to spend to get a decent new device?
Read: How much should you spend on a new computer?‘Air Fibre’ broadband offers connectivity where others fail
Air fibre broadband masts offer an alternative internet delivery system that could be coming to a street near you.
Read: ‘Air Fibre’ broadband offers connectivity where others failThe cybercrime threat is evolving
Cybercrime will be more endemic than ever in 2024, so it’s vital to mitigate against it.
Read: The cybercrime threat is evolvingHow to stay online while moving house in 2024
We explain how to stay online while moving house – a crucial yet often overlooked part of relocating.
Read: How to stay online while moving house in 2024What are torrents?
The question ‘what are torrents’ can be answered quite simply, considering how complex these file sharing protocols are.
Read: What are torrents?The top 6 best messaging apps for 2024
The best messaging apps for 2024 will keep business and personal communications flowing – providing other people are willing to use them
Read: The top 6 best messaging apps for 2024Is one touch broadband switching finally coming in 2024?
One touch switching has been delayed more than once, but it promises to hugely simplify changing ISPs.
Read: Is one touch broadband switching finally coming in 2024?What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrency?
The risks of investing in cryptocurrency are considerable – and the rewards on offer are dwindling.
Read: What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrency?How to revive an old computer with a factory reset
Even if your PC or Mac is starting to fail, it’s often possible to revive an old computer by restoring it to factory defaults.
Read: How to revive an old computer with a factory reset