How vulnerable to broadband outages is smart security tech?
Many people will be receiving smart security tech for Christmas, but broadband outages can be a significant problem
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!
Six of our favourite box sets to savour over Christmas
In a year that’s seen some extraordinary new television, these are the series for binging on this festive season.
Read: Six of our favourite box sets to savour over ChristmasTips for speeding up home broadband on Christmas Day
When families come together, bandwidth slows down, so it’s helpful to prepare for Christmas Day by speeding up home broadband
Read: Tips for speeding up home broadband on Christmas DayWho are Openreach, and why are they so significant?
It’s important for consumers to understand who are Openreach working on behalf of when they undertake broadband works or agree to connect a telephone line
Read: Who are Openreach, and why are they so significant?What is binary data?
We talk about binary data all the time, but it’s not immediately obvious what this term means – or how it’s measured
Read: What is binary data?Tips for effective home product photography
Effective home product photography can make the difference between a successful or struggling small business
Read: Tips for effective home product photographyTop 10 things to look out for when buying your next laptop
There are several key laptop specs which you should be aware of when hunting for a new portable PC or Mac
Drones could be delivering tomorrow’s broadband
Connecting through flying robots might sound like sci-fi, but it’s closer to reality thanks to recent experiments
Read: Drones could be delivering tomorrow’s broadbandTen games consoles that changed the world
We review ten historic games consoles whose launch, development and specifications led to the current crop of high-end machines
Read: Ten games consoles that changed the worldAre paid VPNs better than free ones?
There is a lot of confusion about the relative merits of free or paid VPNs, but the decision often comes down to a choice between privacy or affordability
Read: Are paid VPNs better than free ones?How to switch off after spending the day online
Being able to disconnect from the internet is a real challenge, but it’s vital for preserving our mental and physical wellbeing and safety
Read: How to switch off after spending the day onlineHow to choose broadband for a second home
If you want to get broadband in a second home, different criteria apply to your main family residence
Read: How to choose broadband for a second homeWhat’s going on with the UK broadband upgrade?
The media can’t decide if the UK broadband upgrade is going well or failing badly, so what’s the truth?
How to squeeze a home office into a small space
Creating a home office in a small space might seem ambitious, but modern technology can support workspaces in the most unlikely places
Read: How to squeeze a home office into a small spaceRevealed: the best and worst ISPs – calculated using Twitter
The broadband provider rankings takes a twist as university language algorithm scans over 300,000 tweets
Read: Revealed: the best and worst ISPs – calculated using TwitterHow do all-in-one PCs work?
Like laptops, all-in-one PCs are space-saving devices which cram a considerable amount of hardware into a compact desk-friendly chassis
Read: How do all-in-one PCs work?Signs of decline for Post Office broadband.
One of the UKs most recognisable brands still offers broadband, but for how much longer?
Read: Signs of decline for Post Office broadband.How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homes
Full-fibre broadband in new builds is becoming commonplace as developers tempt potential purchasers with ultrafast connectivity
Read: How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homesHow Sony’s PlayStation has evolved since 1995
The history of the PlayStation demonstrates how gaming has evolved over the last 25 years, through a series of significant technological advances
Read: How Sony’s PlayStation has evolved since 1995How to turn a spare room into a home office
With lockdown resumed in England, millions may need to work remotely
Read: How to turn a spare room into a home officeFACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP supplies
ISP branded routers are often disappointingly cheap and inefficient - switching could make a huge difference
Read: FACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP suppliesHow to acquire a domain name that’s already been registered
You may not think it’s possible to get that dream domain if someone beat you to it...
Read: How to acquire a domain name that’s already been registeredHome broadband from mobile operators
It's worth considering switching broadband to a mobile operator as an alternative to market leaders like BT, Sky and Plusnet
Read: Home broadband from mobile operatorsHow to create a home office in the garden
In the first in a series of working-from-home features, we consider how to create a home office in the garden
Read: How to create a home office in the gardenWhat does it mean to be digitally excluded?
It's been said that if something's not on the internet, it doesn't exist, so tech companies are trying to improve the lives of people without the internet
Read: What does it mean to be digitally excluded?How a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threats
Protecting your webcam is a simple step, but it could provide valuable peace of mind if you start receiving blackmail emails
Read: How a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threatsIt’s time to upgrade to Windows 10… probably
Windows upgrades are highly recommended for security, but is it worth upgrading from your trusted older version?
Read: It’s time to upgrade to Windows 10… probablyZoom, Teams or Meet?
Making a choice between Zoom, Teams or Meet is often a matter of personal preference, depending on your integration with existing software
Read: Zoom, Teams or Meet?Getting started with OneDrive
Microsoft’s cloud storage system isn’t the most intuitive, but it’s powerful and is integrated into Windows 10
Read: Getting started with OneDriveA Modern Classic : What can we expect from the Atari VCS?
It's had a complex gestation, but this 2020s take on a retro machine will finally be arriving in the near future
Read: A Modern Classic : What can we expect from the Atari VCS?