Broadband Guides: Technical Issues

Getting started with OneDrive

Microsoft’s cloud storage system isn’t the most intuitive, but it’s powerful and is integrated into Windows 10

How to start a Patreon

In 2020, making money online is more important than ever, here’s one way of doing it!

How to avoid any embarrassing Zoom call fails!

Avoid any mishaps on work calls or virtual pub quizzes!

What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?

How to change your router’s DNS settings

Easily improve your broadband speed and security by changing your home network settings.

How to view tweets from a suspended Twitter account.

Want to share a Tweet with a friend but the account is suspended? Here’s a quick work around!

What is a mailer daemon?

Despite its rather sinister name, a mailer daemon is a vital component of email delivery – the bearer of bad news when a message can’t be delivered

Change your DNS settings for better speeds and security!

This little known trick could drastically improve your browsing.

Easy ways to introduce messaging and video calling apps with older relatives.

Break down the barriers of lockdown using video chat!

The best add-ons for video calls

How to choose a new website address

It’s often an afterthought when launching a new online platform, but it’s crucial to choose a new website address which helps it stand out in a congested market

The biggest drawbacks of online gaming, and how to tackle them

There are various drawbacks of online gaming from both a technical and financial perspective, but every issue has a resolution

Making the most of Instagram

Making the most of Instagram involves delving beyond the basics of posting and liking photos, to open up this sprawling platform’s true potential

A beginner’s guide to Linux

For decades, Linux has provided an alternative to the Windows and MacOS operating systems, and it also powers the Android smartphone platform

How Prestel preceded the modern-day internet

There may not seem to be much connection between Prestel and the internet, but the Post Office’s communications platform was effectively Web 1.0

Augmented reality in the home

How fast can fibre cabling transmit data?

Fibre cable data speeds are increasing to the point where networks should have the capacity for tomorrow’s data requirements

How to get the most out of Gmail

There are numerous ways to get the most out of Gmail, exploiting the full potential of Google’s iconic – and free – email service

Getting started with Microsoft Teams

How to check if your broadband is down

It might seem obvious that an outage has occurred, but there are easy ways to check if your broadband is down, or whether the problem is more localised

What’s the difference between hardware, firmware and software?

The differences are confusing if you’re not technically minded, but there's less crossover than you might expect

How to make a custom background on Zoom.

Bored of your living room? Why not take a virtual trip?

How to get around the 40 minute limit on Zoom.

Zoom’s free service is a game changer, but the 40 minute limit is an issue.

Ten tips for search engine optimisation

How do computer graphics cards work?

An introduction to WordPress plugins

Easy ways to fix Windows 10 faults

Love it or hate it, Windows 10 is here to stay.

2.4GHz vs 5GHz wifi – what’s the difference?

Many modern routers offer dual-band wifi - but which band should you use?

How mesh WiFi can improve home broadband

Why Connected Home over IP will change our lives

A beginner’s guide to understanding HTML

What you need to know about edge computing

What are the differences between HD, UHD, 4K and 8K?

How far can augmented reality take us?

How to recycle your old computer

How to get started on Instagram

Don't feel left behind - latecomers are welcome on the social platform that's still growing fast.