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Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?
If your computer won't connect to the internet, there are plenty of things you can try before contacting your ISP’s technical support team.
Read: Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?How much information about you is on the internet?
The vast quantities of personal data online represent a goldmine for companies, but a minefield for consumers
Read: How much information about you is on the internet?The best and worst places to put your broadband router
Read: The best and worst places to put your broadband routerHow to get the most out of your smart TV
Smart TVs offer a world of connectivity, but most of us are guilty of under-utilising this valuable resource
Read: How to get the most out of your smart TVTips for avoiding clickbait
Avoiding clickbait will give you a far more enjoyable online experience, away from low-grade content and tracking websites
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Broadband terminology is often confusing. We explain what it all means, to help you negotiate a better deal on your next contract.
Ten tips to improve your cybersecurity at home
Methods for improving domestic cybersecurity include password management, router reboots and deleting unsolicited emails.
Read: Ten tips to improve your cybersecurity at homeWait, what happened to the metaverse?
Hailed by some as the future of the internet, the metaverse is dead. What went wrong?
Read: Wait, what happened to the metaverse?How to get the most out of Google Maps
Read: How to get the most out of Google MapsA guide to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide a bridge between home broadband and your car’s infotainment system
Read: A guide to Apple CarPlay and Android AutoHow to choose an antivirus package
When it’s time to choose an antivirus package, there’s a lot to consider
Read: How to choose an antivirus packageHow does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding campaigns harness the internet to generate finance for corporate products and personal activities alike.
The unknown benefits of restarting your wifi router
Benefits of rebooting your router include improved performance, greater reliability and a longer lifespan.
Read: The unknown benefits of restarting your wifi routerWhich is better – Mac or PC?
The Mac vs PC debate has endured for decades, but in 2023, it’s a more nuanced decision than before
Read: Which is better – Mac or PC?A beginner’s guide to computer cables
Read: A beginner’s guide to computer cablesAutomatic updates might be causing your slow broadbad
Automatic updates might not seem an obvious cause of slow broadband, but they can dramatically slow down your system.
Read: Automatic updates might be causing your slow broadbadHow does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?
UK broadband only works as part of a global network, buried beneath the seabed around our coastline.
Read: How does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?How does remote PC access work?
Remote PC access unlocks your files and folders across the internet, for offsite working and tech support alike
Read: How does remote PC access work?The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEO
Many factors influence website SEO, but hyperlinks are a vital component of ensuring pages rank highly in search results
Read: The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEOWhat is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?
Bloatware is the scourge of modern computers, smartphones and tablets. Let's tackle it head-on!
Read: What is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?A beginner’s guide to TikTok
Our beginner's guide to TikTok profiles this phenomenally popular social media app
Read: A beginner’s guide to TikTokHow much free streaming content is available in the UK?
We investigate how much free streaming content UK consumers can access.
Read: How much free streaming content is available in the UK?What is ChatGPT?
We get under the skin of ChatGPT and put the headline-generating AI to the test for ourselves.
Read: What is ChatGPT?A beginner’s guide to LinkedIn
Our beginner's guide to LinkedIn explains how this vital social networking tool helps employees and businesses alike
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Avoiding spam emails is easier than ever, because ISPs have invested huge amounts of time and energy in combating them.
Read: How to recognise and avoid modern spam emailsWhat is airbrushing?
We explain what is airbrushing used for, how it’s achieved and why it’s controversial
Read: What is airbrushing?Do I really need antivirus software?
Can you save money by not renewing or installing antivirus software subscriptions, or is this too much of a risk?
Read: Do I really need antivirus software?It might be time to get off social media, guys.
We weigh up the pros and cons of leaving social media to help you to make a potentially life-changing decision.
Read: It might be time to get off social media, guys.Could you save money by lowering your broadband speed?
Many of us don't really need the top speeds we pay for - you may be able to save on broadband without any real drawbacks.
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