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How to keep working when your broadband fails

Being able to keep working when your broadband fails can make an offline period surprisingly productive.

What 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

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

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

What’s causing my broadband to drop out?

Broadband dropouts are frustrating and inconvenient, but it’s always worth investigating the root cause.

What causes buffering?

The question ‘what causes buffering’ is often asked – but only usually once it’s already happened…

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…

Five 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

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.

Staying safe: how to tackle online extortion

Recognising and understanding online extortion could prove invaluable if you find yourself being threatened or coerced.

Could a desktop PC last forever?

Desktop PCs are highly accessible and constructed using separate components, so can a PC last forever in the right hands?

What is HTTPS, and why does it matter?

What is HTTPS? Only the most secure form of web content distribution, and one which every website should adhere to nowadays

Tips for freeing up hard drive space

Freeing up hard drive space helps maintain your computer’s functionality, and it doesn’t require a computing degree

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

The best and worst places to put your broadband router

Where you keep your wifi router can have a surprisingly big impact on the quality of your broadband connection.

How 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

Tips for avoiding clickbait

Avoiding clickbait will give you a far more enjoyable online experience, away from low-grade content and tracking websites

How to get a better broadband deal by understanding jargon

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.

Wait, what happened to the metaverse?

Hailed by some as the future of the internet, the metaverse is dead. What went wrong?

How to get the most out of Google Maps

From house hunting to traffic data, Google Maps has many uses beyond its core mapping and navigation duties.

A guide to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide a bridge between home broadband and your car’s infotainment system

How to choose an antivirus package

When it’s time to choose an antivirus package, there’s a lot to consider

How 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.

Which 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

A beginner’s guide to computer cables

Computer cables come in all shapes and sizes, though help is on the way courtesy of our old friends in the EU

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