A brief history of the PC
Having been elevated to essential-purchase status by the internet, the history of the PC is as fascinating as the machine itself is mundane
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How to share limited broadband bandwidth
There are many ways to maximise the practicality of limited broadband bandwidth, reducing stress and frustration among people living together
Read: How to share limited broadband bandwidthYou need a password manager to keep you safe online
LastPass isn’t the only password manager out there.
Read: You need a password manager to keep you safe onlineHow can you tell if you’re overpaying for broadband?
Read: How can you tell if you’re overpaying for broadband?Five things to do with an old PC
There are many things to do with an old PC, from dismantling and destroying it to refurbishing or restoring it to factory settings
Read: Five things to do with an old PCDo all new homes come with full fibre broadband as standard?
An increasing number of new homes come with full fibre broadband, but it’s not something you can take for granted
Read: Do all new homes come with full fibre broadband as standard?How densely populated is the UK?
The question of how densely populated is the UK takes on particular significance when it comes to broadband availability
How to boost your laptop or tablet’s sound quality
Laptop sound quality is a recurring issue, as it is with many tablets, but there are ways to get closer to concert audio levels or cinema-worthy output
Read: How to boost your laptop or tablet’s sound qualityWhat are DDoS attacks?
DDoS attacks regularly make the news, but this popular form of cybercrime involves concepts many people may be unfamiliar with
Read: What are DDoS attacks?Why do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?
Read: Why do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?How to improve your online security in five minutes
You don’t need an IT qualification to stay safe on the internet – it’s possible to improve your online security in a few minutes with some basic housekeeping
Read: How to improve your online security in five minutesChoosing a desk or workstation for the perfect home office
Choosing a desk or workstation can make a huge difference to your productivity, especially with millions of Brits set to work from home for many months
Read: Choosing a desk or workstation for the perfect home officeWhich ISP has the fastest home broadband connections?
It's worthwhile to consider which providers can claim to deliver the fastest broadband connections to homes around the UK
How to get free broadband for home schooling during lockdown
A government scheme is offering help for online learning
Read: How to get free broadband for home schooling during lockdownHow secure are your smart devices?
Are you being smart about your smart home devices?
Read: How secure are your smart devices?How to handle broadband billing disputes
Read: How to handle broadband billing disputesWhat did the internet look like in the year 2000?
The internet in the year 2000 was a very different place to 2021, but some design themes have endured amid the inevitable growing pains
Read: What did the internet look like in the year 2000?How energy efficient is your broadband?
There might not seem to be many parallels between power and internet connectivity, but energy efficient broadband can be measured and analysed
Read: How energy efficient is your broadband?Five easy ways to improve your home broadband network’s security
In an age of endemic cybercrime and phishing, it’s vitally important to improve your home broadband security to minimise any risk of fraud or impersonation
Read: Five easy ways to improve your home broadband network’s securityTen steps for changing broadband providers
There are many reasons for changing broadband providers, but following a logical path from old to new should simplify the switchover immensely
Read: Ten steps for changing broadband providersWhat the end of Flash means for computer users
The end of Flash has been widely trailed, but it could leave PC users in particular at something of a disadvantage
Read: What the end of Flash means for computer usersHow to read the news
In a world of fake news and online conspiracy theories, knowing fact from fiction is more important than ever!
Read: How to read the newsHow to check if your security software even works.
Here are some top tips to help you check up on your security checkup.
Read: How to check if your security software even works.How to find great photographs online
Being able to find great photographs online can transform your website, social media timelines and online presence – especially if you’re not a natural photographer
Read: How to find great photographs onlineHow vulnerable to broadband outages is smart security tech?
Many people will be receiving smart security tech for Christmas, but broadband outages can be a significant problem
Read: How vulnerable to broadband outages is smart security tech?Tips for speeding up home broadband on Christmas Day
When families come together, bandwidth slows down, so it’s helpful to prepare for Christmas Day by speeding up home broadband
Read: Tips for speeding up home broadband on Christmas DayWho are Openreach, and why are they so significant?
It’s important for consumers to understand who are Openreach working on behalf of when they undertake broadband works or agree to connect a telephone line
Read: Who are Openreach, and why are they so significant?How to become a top Google result.
Get more attention online with these simple tricks.
Read: How to become a top Google result.What is binary data?
We talk about binary data all the time, but it’s not immediately obvious what this term means – or how it’s measured
Read: What is binary data?Tips for effective home product photography
Effective home product photography can make the difference between a successful or struggling small business
Read: Tips for effective home product photography- 2025
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