Whatever happened to Ceefax and Oracle?
Ceefax and Oracle provided many people’s first exposure to interactive digital services, and their legacy lives on in unexpected ways
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!
Technology may have the solutions to a good night’s sleep
Tech and insomnia make unfortunate bedfellows, but there are new solutions which can help to ensure your sleep is less disturbed in future
Read: Technology may have the solutions to a good night’s sleepAntivirus software – How to secure your devices
Antiviruses represent a last line of defence against malware, but they vary considerably in performance and effectiveness.
Read: Antivirus software – How to secure your devicesWho are ICANN, and what do they do?
If you’re not sure who are ICANN, you’re not alone. This internet gatekeeper has a surprisingly low profile considering its responsibilities
Read: Who are ICANN, and what do they do?Online backups – how to protect your data
Data storage has come a long way since the days of Zip drives and USB sticks, but online backups come in a variety of guises – with varying drawbacks and limitations
Read: Online backups – how to protect your dataThe ISPs you don’t want to have to make a complaint to
ISP customer service remains a key differentiator, and Ofcom research reveals some brands are achieving more than others
Read: The ISPs you don’t want to have to make a complaint toWhy do spam emails contain random words?
The phenomenon of random words in spam emails might seem pointless, but these unwanted messages are sent quite deliberately
Why do UK broadband customers stay loyal to poor providers?
ISP loyalty is often harmful to consumers, yet there are good reasons why people are reluctant to switch provider
Read: Why do UK broadband customers stay loyal to poor providers?How does free public WiFi work?
Free public WiFi has become big business, as a way of attracting and retaining customers for longer
Read: How does free public WiFi work?Many new build homes still missing full-fibre connectivity
New homes with ultrafast broadband are becoming increasingly common, but you can’t take high-speed connectivity for granted
Read: Many new build homes still missing full-fibre connectivityFive platforms offering free photography for small businesses
Being able to access free photography for small businesses is a real money-saver, but it’s important to choose your images with care
Read: Five platforms offering free photography for small businessesIt’s time to invest in a Password Manager
Password managers are growing in popularity, as a way of simplifying online security and reducing password frustration
Read: It’s time to invest in a Password ManagerDoes it matter which web browser you use?
Deciding which web browser to use can affect how you experience the internet, yet it’s a choice few of us invest much thought in
What’s the difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub?
There’s more than one difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub, which is worth understanding if you need temporary (or portable) internet access
Read: What’s the difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub?Are there too many TV channels in today’s online age?
The concept of having too many TV channels would have seemed ridiculous twenty years ago, but we’re now saturated with broadcasting content
Read: Are there too many TV channels in today’s online age?How 1980s home computers paved the way for the internet
The explosion in 1980s home computers paved the way for the connected world of the 1990s, and widespread adoption of the internet
Read: How 1980s home computers paved the way for the internetHow quickly can fibre optic cables transmit data?
With fibre optic cable data transfer speeds hitting new records, it’s interesting to see how quickly these pipes can distribute digital data
Read: How quickly can fibre optic cables transmit data?Are QR codes safe to use?
The question of are QR codes safe has become a hot topic in our post-lockdown society, when it seems every public building requires a QR login
Read: Are QR codes safe to use?What broadband will I need for 8K TV?
8K TV is here, compatible sets are on sale and content is growing. But what broadband will you need to enjoy unprecedented clarity?
Read: What broadband will I need for 8K TV?A proprietary email address could save your small business
From garage enterprises to gateway businesses, a proprietary email address is one of the most important tools any small company can call upon
Read: A proprietary email address could save your small businessTips for cancelling a broadband contract early
There are many reasons why cancelling a broadband contract early may be advantageous, but it could be expensive if not handled correctly.
Read: Tips for cancelling a broadband contract earlyWhat is a smart home?
The definition of what is a smart home has changed over the years, and today it incorporates everything from green energy to automation
Read: What is a smart home?What are email tracking pixels, and why are they used?
As one of the internet’s stealthier monitoring tools, email tracking pixels represent a shift in the way companies record our actions
Read: What are email tracking pixels, and why are they used?4G wireless broadband – is the end nigh?
For many people, 4G wireless broadband provides a lifeline to the internet, but the rollout of 5G might herald its demise
Read: 4G wireless broadband – is the end nigh?How to persuade your landlord to upgrade your broadband
If you can persuade landlords to improve broadband, there are clearly defined benefits for all parties.
Read: How to persuade your landlord to upgrade your broadbandThe differences between broadband, superfast and ultrafast broadband
Understanding the differences between broadband, superfast and ultrafast broadband will help to ensure your next internet package is suitable
Read: The differences between broadband, superfast and ultrafast broadbandWhy is it hard to get new cable services in established areas?
Millions of consumers would benefit from the faster internet speeds offered by cable services, yet these are often unavailable, even in urban areas
Read: Why is it hard to get new cable services in established areas?What are domain names, and how do I buy one?
Buying domain names might seem intimidating, but it’s actually a straightforward way of reserving a corner of the internet
Read: What are domain names, and how do I buy one?Multi-gigabit broadband – is it on the horizon?
Multi-gigabit broadband might seem outlandish to people still reliant on ADSL connections, but achievable data transfer speeds are increasing all the time.
Read: Multi-gigabit broadband – is it on the horizon?Is quantum computing about to change the world?
Quantum computing potential extends beyond simply processing things faster, offering scope to create entire new consumer services and product offerings
Read: Is quantum computing about to change the world?