How 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


In the first in a series of working-from-home features, we consider how to create a home office in the garden
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 threatsMaking 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?In 2020, making money online is more important than ever, here’s one way of doing it!
Read: How to start a PatreonThere are easy ways to improve online password security, which remains a troublesome aspect of the online experience for many people
Read: How to improve online password securityAvoid any mishaps on work calls or virtual pub quizzes!
The BBC Red Button has earned a reprieve, but what does this interactive text service allow you to do?
Read: What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?Easily improve your broadband speed and security by changing your home network settings.
Read: How to change your router’s DNS settingsAs people become increasingly aware of how much data they’re sharing online, staying safe on social media is becoming a hot topic
Read: Staying safe on social mediaDespite 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
Read: What is a mailer daemon?Bandwidth and broadband are often conflated, so knowing the difference between the two will help to ensure your next broadband deal is suitable for your needs
Clean up your online footprint to protect yourself from past mistakes!
Read: How to clean up your social media accounts without deleting them.This little known trick could drastically improve your browsing.
Read: Change your DNS settings for better speeds and security!Break down the barriers of lockdown using video chat!
Read: Easy ways to introduce messaging and video calling apps with older relatives.Video calls might feel less awkward now, but they could still be easier. Here are the best add ons for video chats.
Read: The best add-ons for video callsStaying connected is essential, but not always easy for the elderly.
Read: The easiest tech for staying connected with grandparents.Telephone services and broadband in Hull are different to the rest of the country, owing to a curious historic anomaly
Read: Why does Hull not have BT or Openreach infrastructure?BritBox is the latest entrant to the increasingly crowded streaming media sector, but what does it offer and how easy is it to navigate?
Read: Getting started with BritBoxWith millions of people now working from home, it’s important to understand whether your broadband is tax-deductible or not
Read: Is my broadband tax-deductible?The Tor app provides a smartphone-friendly way to keep your home broadband activities below the radar of cookies, search engines and even the authorities
Read: Using the Tor appBitcoin scams are endemic, but the world’s first decentralised cryptocurrency does have some merit if you can forgive its many flaws
Read: Is bitcoin a scam?We consider some of the most common broadband customer service issues, identifying ways to respond to them and help resolve them
Read: Common broadband customer service issues – and how to respondWith the pandemic forcing us to spend more time at home, what are the best productivity apps for work and play?
Read: What are the best productivity apps for a pandemic?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 prospect of living without home broadband may seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly easy to manage short-term with advanced planning
Read: How to live without home broadband (temporarily)