Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?
Debate rages about the best version of Windows, and how these successes and failures should influence future generations of software
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 happens if my internet provider goes bust?
Consumer rights are limited if your broadband provider ceases trading, but with preparation you should be able to stay connected.
Read: What happens if my internet provider goes bust?WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?
The new WiFi 6 standard has been collaboratively developed to deliver the best wireless connectivity today’s tech can support.
Read: WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?How to choose a new laptop
When deciding how to choose a new laptop, you need to consider what the computer will be used for, where, and when
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As ISPs struggle to improve broadband infrastructure in remote or sparsely-populated regions, bonded broadband offers a workaround.
Read: What’s bonded broadband?How to extend the lifespan of electronic devices
Some of our belongings and possessions will outlast us all, but there are now compelling reasons to try and extend the lifespan of electronic devices as well
Read: How to extend the lifespan of electronic devicesWhy streaming content is splintering across numerous platforms
Streaming content platforms are on the rise, even as the number of people able and willing to pay for them begins to decline
How fast do I need my broadband to be?
There’s no definitive answer to the question of how fast should broadband be, but it’s possible to calculate minimum requirements fairly easily.
Read: How fast do I need my broadband to be?How to avoid being scammed by a fake ISP ’employee’
It’s more important than ever to avoid broadband scams nowadays, since our reliance on the internet has never been greater.
Read: How to avoid being scammed by a fake ISP ’employee’UK broadband customers have never had it so good…
Broadband complaints levels are at all-time lows, thanks to a combination of ISP improvements and increasingly satisfactory line speeds.
Read: UK broadband customers have never had it so good…How to launch an online store quickly and easily
You don’t need to be a computing expert to launch an online store, with platforms simplifying site construction and ecommerce alike
Read: How to launch an online store quickly and easilyWhat are Crown Jewels sporting events?
Despite attempts by streaming services to muscle in on crown jewels sporting events, the government are determined to maintain a degree of free-to-air coverage
Read: What are Crown Jewels sporting events?How to get a discount on your broadband
When money's tight, cheaper home broadband could help you fight back against the rising costs of living
Do you know your broadband connection speed?
Broadband connection speeds might seem mysterious, but there are easy ways to check your home’s upload and download speeds.
Read: Do you know your broadband connection speed?Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.
There are huge disparities between the best and worst broadband providers, with larger brands often performing less impressively.
Read: Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.How to choose a PC for gaming
Our gaming PC buying guide explains what to look for when buying a rig to run today’s most resource-intensive software titles.
Read: How to choose a PC for gamingRevealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadband
There are huge disparities between the best and worst regions for UK full fibre broadband, some of which might surprise you.
Read: Revealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadbandA beginner’s guide to WordPress
In our beginner's guide to WordPress, we explain how to use the software underpinning over a third of all websites currently in existence
Read: A beginner’s guide to WordPressTomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobile
In-car communications technology is increasingly dovetailing with the platforms and providers we rely on at home
Read: Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobileBroadband and WiFi are not the same thing
Broadband and WiFi are often confused, yet the differences between them deserve understanding – especially when faults arise.
Read: Broadband and WiFi are not the same thingWhat was dial-up internet like?
Looking back on the dial-up internet era demonstrates how rapidly domestic internet connectivity has advanced in the last two decades
Read: What was dial-up internet like?How to cushion yourself against broadband price rises
Broadband price rises have been in the news recently, but there are ways to reduce their impact on already-stretched household finances
Read: How to cushion yourself against broadband price risesWhat are shared and dedicated web hosting?
The differences between shared and dedicated web hosting are significant – yet most consumers wouldn’t notice the difference
Read: What are shared and dedicated web hosting?Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security
The latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.
Read: Behavioural biometrics: transforming online securityHow to safely dispose of your old PC
Knowing how to dispose of an old computer safely when it reaches the end of its life can simplify an otherwise fraught process.
Read: How to safely dispose of your old PCWhat to do if you need a broadband engineer visit
Broadband engineer visits to your home are rare, but certain steps will simplify the process if and when it’s necessary.
Read: What to do if you need a broadband engineer visitTop level domains to choose – and avoid
Knowing which top level domains to choose and avoid can have a huge bearing on a website’s traffic volumes, SEO performance and profitability
Read: Top level domains to choose – and avoidWhy turning it off and on again often works
If you’re struggling with software or hardware issues, don’t be surprised if the solution is to turn it off and on again
Read: Why turning it off and on again often worksHow to choose the perfect domain name for your new business
Being able to choose a business domain name effectively is vital for giving a new enterprise the best chance of long-term success
Read: How to choose the perfect domain name for your new businessThe Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?
The long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.
Read: The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?