How much should you spend on a new computer?
New computer costs vary hugely, so what do you need to spend to get a decent new device?
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How to stay online while moving house in 2024
We explain how to stay online while moving house – a crucial yet often overlooked part of relocating.
Read: How to stay online while moving house in 2024What are torrents?
The question ‘what are torrents’ can be answered quite simply, considering how complex these file sharing protocols are.
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Read: The top 6 best messaging apps for 2024What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrency?
The risks of investing in cryptocurrency are considerable – and the rewards on offer are dwindling.
Read: What are the risks of investing in cryptocurrency?How to revive an old computer with a factory reset
Even if your PC or Mac is starting to fail, it’s often possible to revive an old computer by restoring it to factory defaults.
Read: How to revive an old computer with a factory resetWhat are biometrics, and how do they keep us safe?
We examine the world of biometrics, including an exploration of what are biometrics used for
What do the lights on my broadband router mean?
Broadband router lights aren’t just a flickering irritation – they’re conveying important information
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If you find yourself in a data notspot, there are ways to circumvent their drag on device connectivity.
Read: How to handle notspotsOnline advertising’s evolution over the last 30 years
Read: Online advertising’s evolution over the last 30 yearsA beginner’s guide to Outlook
Our beginner's guide to Outlook explains why this email package offers more than most people realise.
Read: A beginner’s guide to OutlookA beginner’s guide to using Wikipedia
Using Wikipedia is surprisingly easy, but editing the world’s biggest online encyclopaedia is much more complex.
Read: A beginner’s guide to using WikipediaDos and don’ts when using a webcam
Using a webcam safely involves a little advanced planning – and plenty of common sense.
How to make sure your old tech doesn’t reveal personal data
Deleting personal data from old devices is crucial to protecting yourself against identity theft, data loss – and strange phone calls…
Read: How to make sure your old tech doesn’t reveal personal dataHow to make the most of bookmarks and favourites
Bookmarks and favourites are one of the internet’s least treasured resources, despite their hidden value
Read: How to make the most of bookmarks and favouritesHow to properly clean a computer
Read: How to properly clean a computerA beginner’s guide to coding
Computer coding underpins everything our laptops, tables and smartphones do, yet it’s hugely misunderstood
Read: A beginner’s guide to codingHow is ‘full fibre broadband’ defined?
The definition of full fibre broadband is a mystery to many consumers, despite Ofcom’s attempts at clarifying it
Read: How is ‘full fibre broadband’ defined?How to keep working when your broadband fails
Being able to keep working when your broadband fails can make an offline period surprisingly productive.
Read: How to keep working when your broadband failsWhat is peer-to-peer file sharing, and is it legal?
Peer-to-peer file sharing is a popular – if controversial – method of distributing data online
Read: What is peer-to-peer file sharing, and is it legal?Ten tips for selling your old computer
Selling a secondhand computer is no harder than selling a smartphone, yet it’s something many people are reluctant to do
Read: Ten tips for selling your old computerWhy is my favourite website not accessible?
From server failures to essential maintenance, there are many reasons why you might suddenly find a website not accessible.
Read: Why is my favourite website not accessible?How to remove a deceased person’s digital footprint
As older generations increasingly adopt the internet, it’s vital to know how to remove a deceased person's digital footprint
Read: How to remove a deceased person’s digital footprintWhat’s causing my broadband to drop out?
Broadband dropouts are frustrating and inconvenient, but it’s always worth investigating the root cause.
Read: What’s causing my broadband to drop out?What causes buffering?
The question ‘what causes buffering’ is often asked – but only usually once it’s already happened…
Read: What causes buffering?Ten steps to creating a new website
Creating a new website becomes simple if you follow ten logical stages – and avoid a few obvious pitfalls…
Read: Ten steps to creating a new websiteFive things which can block WiFi around the home
Any list of things which can block WiFi will include unexpected barriers including water, wood and wireless baby monitors
Read: Five things which can block WiFi around the homeWhy can’t I access my email?
Being unable to access email is frustrating, but it’s usually temporary – and there may be workarounds
Read: Why can’t I access my email?Do I really need to do system updates on my computer?
They are annoying and often inconveniently timed, but system updates can be crucial for the health of your PC or Mac.
Read: Do I really need to do system updates on my computer?Staying safe: how to tackle online extortion
Recognising and understanding online extortion could prove invaluable if you find yourself being threatened or coerced.
Read: Staying safe: how to tackle online extortion- 2024
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