Which is better – Mac or PC?
The Mac vs PC debate has endured for decades, but in 2023, it’s a more nuanced decision than before
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!
How 1980s computer games underpinned today’s gaming experiences
The influence of 1980s computer games continues to reverberate, influencing modern console design and online titles alike
Read: How 1980s computer games underpinned today’s gaming experiencesIs your ISP the worst in the UK?
The latest Which? broadband satisfaction survey has revealed the best and worst ISPs. Is yours among the latter?
Read: Is your ISP the worst in the UK?A beginner’s guide to computer cables
Computer cables come in all shapes and sizes, though help is on the way courtesy of our old friends in the EU
Read: A beginner’s guide to computer cablesHTML5 and the battle for consistent online experiences
You’ve got HTML5 to thank for online content looking the same on every device you own.
Read: HTML5 and the battle for consistent online experiencesThe weirdest things might cause your broadband to go down
Bizarre reasons for broadband outages range from teething squirrels to out-of-control milk vans and old TV sets.
Read: The weirdest things might cause your broadband to go downAutomatic updates might be causing your slow broadbad
Automatic updates might not seem an obvious cause of slow broadband, but they can dramatically slow down your system.
How does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?
UK broadband only works as part of a global network, buried beneath the seabed around our coastline.
Read: How does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?
ISP consolidation is accelerating, with brands including Shell Energy, CityFibre and Trooli potentially disappearing from the UK.
Read: Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?How does remote PC access work?
Remote PC access unlocks your files and folders across the internet, for offsite working and tech support alike
Read: How does remote PC access work?The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEO
Many factors influence website SEO, but hyperlinks are a vital component of ensuring pages rank highly in search results
Read: The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEOBroadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UK
UK broadband speeds are officially slower than connections to the moon, according to new research.
Read: Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UKWhat is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?
Bloatware is the scourge of modern computers, smartphones and tablets. Let's tackle it head-on!
A beginner’s guide to TikTok
Our beginner's guide to TikTok profiles this phenomenally popular social media app
Read: A beginner’s guide to TikTokWifi 7 is coming… here’s what we know so far.
We explain why the next generation of broadband routers will be astonishingly fast, and probably a lot more expensive.
Read: Wifi 7 is coming… here’s what we know so far.How much free streaming content is available in the UK?
We investigate how much free streaming content UK consumers can access.
Read: How much free streaming content is available in the UK?What is ChatGPT?
We get under the skin of ChatGPT and put the headline-generating AI to the test for ourselves.
Read: What is ChatGPT?A beginner’s guide to LinkedIn
Our beginner's guide to LinkedIn explains how this vital social networking tool helps employees and businesses alike
Read: A beginner’s guide to LinkedInGigabit broadband now available in over 99% of new homes
New home gigabit broadband availability means top speeds and reliability, but some regions are left behind.
Read: Gigabit broadband now available in over 99% of new homesHow to recognise and avoid modern spam emails
Avoiding spam emails is easier than ever, because ISPs have invested huge amounts of time and energy in combating them.
Read: How to recognise and avoid modern spam emailsWhat is airbrushing?
We explain what is airbrushing used for, how it’s achieved and why it’s controversial
Read: What is airbrushing?Do I really need antivirus software?
Can you save money by not renewing or installing antivirus software subscriptions, or is this too much of a risk?
Read: Do I really need antivirus software?It might be time to get off social media, guys.
We weigh up the pros and cons of leaving social media to help you to make a potentially life-changing decision.
Read: It might be time to get off social media, guys.Could you save money by lowering your broadband speed?
Many of us don't really need the top speeds we pay for - you may be able to save on broadband without any real drawbacks.
Read: Could you save money by lowering your broadband speed?The metaverse will be AR not VR-powered
The metaverse is growing rapidly, but its future lies in assisting daily life rather than replacing it.
Read: The metaverse will be AR not VR-poweredHow to haggle for cheaper broadband
Knowing how to haggle down broadband prices could be invaluable in a year when price rises might hit 15 per cent.
Read: How to haggle for cheaper broadbandWhat’s the best modern web browser in 2023?
If you’re looking for the best web browser, it might pay to look beyond the obvious candidates.
Read: What’s the best modern web browser in 2023?House hunters should consider ever-changing available broadband speeds
Residential broadband speeds aren’t just a key factor in property marketing – they’re also constantly changing.
Read: House hunters should consider ever-changing available broadband speedsWhat happened to Scotland’s R100 broadband rollout?
Scotland's R100 broadband scheme is years behind schedule, and delays are only going to get worse
Read: What happened to Scotland’s R100 broadband rollout?Your broadband bill is about to go up in 2023
Broadband price rises are set to add further strain on household budgets, but there are ways to fight back
Read: Your broadband bill is about to go up in 2023