Ten quick ways to boost PC performance
There are plenty of ways to boost PC performance, extending the lifespan and improving the practicality of these essential machines
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!
Why domotics will transform our lives, homes and cities
Domotics is set to make the home of 2040 feel very different from the home of 2021, as automation evolves into every aspect of our lives
Read: Why domotics will transform our lives, homes and citiesFive tips for keeping children safe online
With so much of our lives dependent on internet access, keeping children safe online is more important than ever
Read: Five tips for keeping children safe onlineA brief history of the PC
Having been elevated to essential-purchase status by the internet, the history of the PC is as fascinating as the machine itself is mundane
Read: A brief history of the PCHow to share limited broadband bandwidth
There are many ways to maximise the practicality of limited broadband bandwidth, reducing stress and frustration among people living together
Read: How to share limited broadband bandwidthSwitching Broadband is about to get a lot easier
Ofcom is considering ways to make the process of switching broadband provider even easier – potentially with a single mouse-click
Read: Switching Broadband is about to get a lot easierLockdown one year on – the mental depletion of online living
Mental depletion is becoming an increasingly well-recognised phenomenon, with the internet simultaneously helping and hindering efforts to recharge
What’s going on with Bitcoin?
Price spikes contrast against an increasingly uncertain future for the ubiquitous cryptocurrency
Read: What’s going on with Bitcoin?How broadband became the UK’s most common argument
Bust-ups over the internet have intensified during a year of lockdowns and unprecedented restrictions on personal freedom.
Read: How broadband became the UK’s most common argumentThe best British crime dramas streaming now
As Line of Duty returns, we look at the best British crime dramas on streaming platforms here in the UK
Read: The best British crime dramas streaming nowHow can you tell if you’re overpaying for broadband?
It’s often difficult to identify if you’re overpaying for broadband, but studying both your bill and your typical usage can provide useful pointers
Read: How can you tell if you’re overpaying for broadband?Five things to do with an old PC
There are many things to do with an old PC, from dismantling and destroying it to refurbishing or restoring it to factory settings
Read: Five things to do with an old PCDo all new homes come with full fibre broadband as standard?
An increasing number of new homes come with full fibre broadband, but it’s not something you can take for granted
How densely populated is the UK?
The question of how densely populated is the UK takes on particular significance when it comes to broadband availability
Read: How densely populated is the UK?What the cancellation of Google’s Project Loon means for broadband
Google's Project Loon was a brave – if ultimately doomed – attempt to show how broadband can be distributed from the skies
Read: What the cancellation of Google’s Project Loon means for broadbandWhat’s gone wrong with the Scottish Government’s R100 broadband scheme?
The Scottish Government's R100 broadband scheme promised to transform Scotland’s internet access, but this flagship manifesto pledge hasn’t been met
Read: What’s gone wrong with the Scottish Government’s R100 broadband scheme?How to boost your laptop or tablet’s sound quality
Laptop sound quality is a recurring issue, as it is with many tablets, but there are ways to get closer to concert audio levels or cinema-worthy output
Read: How to boost your laptop or tablet’s sound qualityWhat are DDoS attacks?
DDoS attacks regularly make the news, but this popular form of cybercrime involves concepts many people may be unfamiliar with
Read: What are DDoS attacks?Why EHF bands could revolutionise wireless data transfers
EHF bands are the secret weapon underpinning the future of wireless communications, as our homes become ever more reliant on connectivity
Read: Why EHF bands could revolutionise wireless data transfersThe future of homes is automation
Future smart homes are likely to adopt ever-increasing amounts of automation to simplify our lives – when the technology works, at least
Read: The future of homes is automationWhy do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?
Standard broadband speeds tend to be clustered around a few key numbers, but there are good reasons for this consistency among rival ISPs
Read: Why do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?How to improve your online security in five minutes
You don’t need an IT qualification to stay safe on the internet – it’s possible to improve your online security in a few minutes with some basic housekeeping
Read: How to improve your online security in five minutesChoosing a desk or workstation for the perfect home office
Choosing a desk or workstation can make a huge difference to your productivity, especially with millions of Brits set to work from home for many months
Read: Choosing a desk or workstation for the perfect home officeWhich ISP has the fastest home broadband connections?
It's worthwhile to consider which providers can claim to deliver the fastest broadband connections to homes around the UK
Read: Which ISP has the fastest home broadband connections?The Broadband providers most likely to make you complain in 2021
ISP complaints in 2020 were more likely to be made about some companies than others. What does the available data tell us about likely trends in 2021?
Read: The Broadband providers most likely to make you complain in 2021How website design has evolved since the 1990s
Like any evolving technology, website design evolution has been bumpy and unpredictable, with today’s websites owing little to their 1990s forefathers
Read: How website design has evolved since the 1990sThe best podcast sites for 2021
With so much online content to choose from nowadays, finding the best podcast sites can be difficult if you don’t know where to look
Read: The best podcast sites for 2021How to handle broadband billing disputes
Broadband billing disputes are relatively rare, but they have the potential to permanently sour a relationship with an ISP
Read: How to handle broadband billing disputesWhat did the internet look like in the year 2000?
The internet in the year 2000 was a very different place to 2021, but some design themes have endured amid the inevitable growing pains
Read: What did the internet look like in the year 2000?How energy efficient is your broadband?
There might not seem to be many parallels between power and internet connectivity, but energy efficient broadband can be measured and analysed
Read: How energy efficient is your broadband?