How to live without social media accounts
Life can be less stressful once you learn how to live without social media accounts and re-embrace traditional technologies
Read: How to live without social media accountsNeil is our resident tech expert. He's written guides on loads of broadband head-scratchers and is determined to solve all your technology problems!
Life can be less stressful once you learn how to live without social media accounts and re-embrace traditional technologies
Read: How to live without social media accountsVandalism against our broadband infrastructure is on the rise – what's happening, and how will it affect you?
Read: UK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the riseEmployee monitoring tools are vital for home workers, but they come at the cost of personal privacy
Read: What are employee monitoring tools, and how do they work?We rely heavily on the surface web every day, yet it’s only a tiny part of the wider internet
Read: What’s the surface web?Staying safe on dating sites and apps is vitally important, with bad actors and scammers lurking on every platform
Read: Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?Reverse image searches might sound complicated, but they’re easy to run – and surprisingly helpful
Read: How to run reverse image searchesSudden broadband outages are an unfortunate fact of life – here’s how to cope if your internet goes off
Read: How to handle a sudden broadband outageWe investigate why too much screen time can be harmful for us – and especially for our children.
Read: Why too much screen time can be harmfulFreely could transform our relationship with streaming TV – and it’s coming soon to a screen near you.
Read: Coming soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming ageWiFi 7 is officially on the way, bringing new range and performance to WiFi routers across the UK
Read: WiFi 7 is coming: what benefits will it bring?Landline phone exchanges are becoming relics, just as a new cabling issue arises on our streets.
Read: Obsolete phone line exchanges could become EV charging pointsThey’re used by over 17 million people in Europe, but what are IPTV services?
Read: What are IPTV services, and are they legal?The best web browsers for privacy offer greater confidentiality than ever before – but which is best for your needs?
Read: The best web browsers for privacy 2024Despite the advantages of Windows and macOS, you should also consider Linux when choosing a new computer
Read: Why you should consider Linux for your next computerFull fibre broadband coverage has improved in recent years, but we’re a long way from universal coverage.
Read: How much of the UK has full fibre broadband now?If you can keep your hard drive working optimally, your computer’s lifespan will be hugely extended
Read: How to keep your hard drive workingThe question “What are cookies” has different answers for consumers, businesses and advertisers
Read: What are cookies, and can I avoid them?Before discarding old consumer electronics, it’s worth thinking about where they go – and the environmental impact
Read: How to get rid of unwanted electronics safely and responsiblyCompromised passwords are a popular target for hackers and scammers – and many of us are in the firing line.
Read: Revealed: how hackers use compromised passwordsHow does Bluetooth work? The answer is using some decidedly low-tech communications
Read: How does Bluetooth work?As digital banking continues to increase, safe online banking tips are vital to keep you – and your money – safe.
Read: Top security tips for safe online bankingDrive-by download malware represents an insidious attack on users, often happening in the blink of an eye.
Read: Threat alert: drive-by download malware is realIn-car infotainment systems continue to evolve beyond mere music players, but broadband in cars remains beyond our reach.
Read: Why don’t we have broadband in our cars?New computer costs vary hugely, so what do you need to spend to get a decent new device?
Read: How much should you spend on a new computer?Air fibre broadband masts offer an alternative internet delivery system that could be coming to a street near you.
Read: ‘Air Fibre’ broadband offers connectivity where others failCybercrime will be more endemic than ever in 2024, so it’s vital to mitigate against it.
Read: The cybercrime threat is evolvingWe explain how to stay online while moving house – a crucial yet often overlooked part of relocating.
Read: How to stay online while moving house in 2024The question ‘what are torrents’ can be answered quite simply, considering how complex these file sharing protocols are.
Read: What are torrents?The best messaging apps for 2024 will keep business and personal communications flowing – providing other people are willing to use them
Read: The top 6 best messaging apps for 2024One touch switching has been delayed more than once, but it promises to hugely simplify changing ISPs.
Read: Is one touch broadband switching finally coming in 2024?