Free speech online: For & Against
The arguments for and against free speech are both compelling in isolation, so how tolerant should we be of intolerant comments?
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!
Should broadband be free to all?
There’s a growing debate around the topic of should broadband be freely provided to every UK household, regardless of income or need
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Windows 10 shortcuts have been created to make people’s lives easier, yet they’re rarely remembered or used by the public
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There are many reasons why you might want to take a website global, introducing its contents to new audiences and translating it into different languages
Read: How to take a website globalTips for simplifying working from home
Anything which helps in terms of simplifying working from home should be adopted as a matter of priority, to improve efficiency and practicality
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Data breaches are one of the modern age’s greatest safety and security threats, but stopping them is almost impossible
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Packaging home electronics properly minimises the risk of damage occurring during transit – keeping them safe and secure during a house move
How to personalise Alexa
Although many people are quite happy to use Amazon’s smart speaker in its default setting, there are plenty of ways to personalise Alexa
Read: How to personalise AlexaStaying safe while using public WiFi networks
Public WiFi network security is a major concern, which can be alleviated using a number of common-sense and technological solutions
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Despite widespread confusion about the differences between CPUs and GPUs, these two processor units perform very different tasks
Read: The differences between CPUs and GPUsHow many people in the UK don’t use the internet?
There are homes without internet connectivity across the UK, for reasons ranging from fear and distrust to poverty and chaotic lifestyles
Read: How many people in the UK don’t use the internet?Satellite Broadband – Data from the Skies
If you live beyond the reach of cable services, satellite broadband may represent your best chance of a decent internet connection.
Read: Satellite Broadband – Data from the SkiesTips for overcoming Zoom anxiety
With more of our careers spent in video conferencing than ever before, overcoming Zoom anxiety is vital to productivity and performance
Most complained about Broadband providers revealed
Ofcom complaints about ISPs rose last year as we became more reliant on internet connectivity than ever before
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Identifying spam emails can be invaluable for avoiding malware and spyware, providing added protection to personal and professional inboxes alike
Read: Ten tips for identifying spam emailsWebsite building platforms for new businesses
Website building platforms make launching a small business site child’s play, but beware stealth costs
Read: Website building platforms for new businessesIs it time to introduce broadband labelling?
The concept of broadband labelling could simplify the market, bringing regulation similar to other consumer products to internet access
Read: Is it time to introduce broadband labelling?How many ISPs does the UK need to be truly competitive?
We consider whether there’s a minimum number of broadband providers necessary to ensure a competitive broadband market in the UK.
Read: How many ISPs does the UK need to be truly competitive?How to choose a music streaming service
There are various factors to consider when trying to choose a music streaming service, from pricing to genre coverage
Read: How to choose a music streaming serviceBritBox is 4 years old – has it been a success?
The launch of BritBox heralded a domestic rival to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but a lack of accessibility is hindering take-up
Read: BritBox is 4 years old – has it been a success?Tri-band routers to banish patchy wifi
Despite improvements, broadband routers continue to struggle with whole-home coverage – but tri-band routers could be the solution
Read: Tri-band routers to banish patchy wifiTricks to get broadband without a credit check
There are various reasons why you might want to get broadband without a credit check – we explain how to go about it
Read: Tricks to get broadband without a credit checkHow do you deliver broadband to an island?
Broadband in island communities can be a hit-and-miss affair, not helped by the UK’s awkward geography and topology
Read: How do you deliver broadband to an island?Why have so many Google projects and products failed?
History is littered with failed Google projects, reflecting the hit-and-miss nature of investing in new technologies
Read: Why have so many Google projects and products failed?The UK’s best cities for working from home
New evidence has revealed the best cities for working from home or setting up a new business, including some surprising candidates
Read: The UK’s best cities for working from homeTen ways to improve SEO on a personal or company website
There are lots of quick and easy ways to improve SEO on a business or personal website – we list ten steps everyone can (and should) undertake
Read: Ten ways to improve SEO on a personal or company websiteWhy our careers will revolve around the three Hs in future
A blended working model is likely to be adopted by many employers, radically changing our careers
Read: Why our careers will revolve around the three Hs in futureThe rise of the micro-broadband companies
The established order of major ISPs is increasingly being challenged by micro-broadband companies with their own infrastructure and hardware
Read: The rise of the micro-broadband companiesHow do docking stations work?
Docking stations combine the portability of a laptop with the practicality of a desktop computer
Read: How do docking stations work?Building Digital UK is the most important Government body you’ve never heard of
It might not be a name you’re familiar with, but its impact on all our lives is going to be significant.
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