What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?
The BBC Red Button has earned a reprieve, but what does this interactive text service allow you to do?
Broadband Guides: Technical Issues
How to change your router’s DNS settings
Easily improve your broadband speed and security by changing your home network settings.
Read: How to change your router’s DNS settingsHow 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!
Read: How to view tweets from a suspended Twitter account.What is a mailer daemon?
Read: What is a mailer daemon?Change your DNS settings for better speeds and security!
This little known trick could drastically improve your browsing.
Read: Change your DNS settings for better speeds and security!Easy ways to introduce messaging and video calling apps with older relatives.
Break down the barriers of lockdown using video chat!
Read: Easy ways to introduce messaging and video calling apps with older relatives.The best add-ons for video calls
Video calls might feel less awkward now, but they could still be easier. Here are the best add ons for video chats.
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
Read: How to choose a new website addressThe 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
Read: The biggest drawbacks of online gaming, and how to tackle themMaking the most of Instagram
Read: Making the most of InstagramA 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
Read: A beginner’s guide to LinuxHow 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
Read: How Prestel preceded the modern-day internetAugmented reality in the home
It’s been a slow-burning revolution, but there’s a real prospect of augmented reality in the home becoming commonplace in the coming years
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
Read: How fast can fibre cabling transmit data?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
Read: How to get the most out of GmailGetting started with Microsoft Teams
Read: Getting started with Microsoft TeamsHow 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
Read: How to check if your broadband is downWhat’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
Read: What’s the difference between hardware, firmware and software?How to make a custom background on Zoom.
Bored of your living room? Why not take a virtual trip?
Read: How to make a custom background on Zoom.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.
Read: How to get around the 40 minute limit on Zoom.Ten tips for search engine optimisation
Read: Ten tips for search engine optimisationHow do computer graphics cards work?
Read: How do computer graphics cards work?An introduction to WordPress plugins
Read: An introduction to WordPress pluginsEasy ways to fix Windows 10 faults
Love it or hate it, Windows 10 is here to stay.
Read: Easy ways to fix Windows 10 faults2.4GHz vs 5GHz wifi – what’s the difference?
Many modern routers offer dual-band wifi - but which band should you use?
Read: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz wifi – what’s the difference?How mesh WiFi can improve home broadband
Read: How mesh WiFi can improve home broadbandWhy Connected Home over IP will change our lives
Read: Why Connected Home over IP will change our livesA beginner’s guide to understanding HTML
Read: A beginner’s guide to understanding HTMLWhat you need to know about edge computing
Read: What you need to know about edge computingWhat are the differences between HD, UHD, 4K and 8K?
Read: What are the differences between HD, UHD, 4K and 8K?How far can augmented reality take us?
Read: How far can augmented reality take us?How to recycle your old computer
Read: How to recycle your old computerHow to get started on Instagram
Don't feel left behind - latecomers are welcome on the social platform that's still growing fast.
Read: How to get started on Instagram