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How to choose a PC for gaming
Our gaming PC buying guide explains what to look for when buying a rig to run today’s most resource-intensive software titles.
Read: How to choose a PC for gamingA beginner’s guide to WordPress
In our beginner's guide to WordPress, we explain how to use the software underpinning over a third of all websites currently in existence
Read: A beginner’s guide to WordPressHow to get a broadband discount with Universal Credit
Read: How to get a broadband discount with Universal CreditBroadband and WiFi are not the same thing
Broadband and WiFi are often confused, yet the differences between them deserve understanding – especially when faults arise.
Read: Broadband and WiFi are not the same thingHow to cushion yourself against broadband price rises
Broadband price rises have been in the news recently, but there are ways to reduce their impact on already-stretched household finances
Read: How to cushion yourself against broadband price risesWhat are shared and dedicated web hosting?
The differences between shared and dedicated web hosting are significant – yet most consumers wouldn’t notice the difference
How to safely dispose of your old PC
Knowing how to dispose of an old computer safely when it reaches the end of its life can simplify an otherwise fraught process.
Read: How to safely dispose of your old PCWhat to do if you need a broadband engineer visit
Broadband engineer visits to your home are rare, but certain steps will simplify the process if and when it’s necessary.
Read: What to do if you need a broadband engineer visitTop level domains to choose – and avoid
Read: Top level domains to choose – and avoidWhy turning it off and on again often works
If you’re struggling with software or hardware issues, don’t be surprised if the solution is to turn it off and on again
Read: Why turning it off and on again often worksHow to choose the perfect domain name for your new business
Being able to choose a business domain name effectively is vital for giving a new enterprise the best chance of long-term success
Read: How to choose the perfect domain name for your new businessYou can find WiFi networks in some unexpected places…
Public WiFi networks aren’t just found in upmarket hotels any longer, and they’re more widespread than you might realise
Why using ISP email accounts is a risk
ISP email accounts are handy when you start a new broadband contract, but their long-term future is highly uncertain
Read: Why using ISP email accounts is a riskWhat’s the best cloud storage in 2022?
Cloud technology has evolved a long way in a short space of time - it's important to choose wisely!
Read: What’s the best cloud storage in 2022?What should I do if my ISP threatens to cut me off?
Read: What should I do if my ISP threatens to cut me off?How to avoid overloading your broadband router with too many devices
Overloading your broadband router is easily done if you attempt to connect too many devices, but how many is too many?
Read: How to avoid overloading your broadband router with too many devicesShould you stay with a ‘Big Four’ broadband provider?
The UK’s four largest broadband providers dominate the market, but there are good reasons why switching to a smaller firm may be beneficial
Read: Should you stay with a ‘Big Four’ broadband provider?How to cut your broadband bill in 2022
With tough economic times looming, now’s the time to reduce your broadband bill down to the bare minimum
Read: How to cut your broadband bill in 2022How do smart TVs work?
With 217 million people expected to purchase a new television in 2022, understanding how smart TVs work is crucial if you’ve never owned one
Read: How do smart TVs work?What are symmetrical broadband speeds?
Symmetrical broadband speeds represent a key advantage of full fibre broadband services, but how do they work?
Read: What are symmetrical broadband speeds?How to reduce your screen time in 2022
Setting a goal to reduce your screen time is hugely beneficial, giving you more opportunity to focus on mental wellbeing and physical fitness
Read: How to reduce your screen time in 2022How to launch an online shop with no technical knowledge
Thanks to apps and website templates, the days when you needed a computing qualification to launch an ecommerce store are long gone
Read: How to launch an online shop with no technical knowledgeHow to permanently delete social media accounts
As social media continues to fragment and mature, 2022 may be the year when many of us decide to log off completely.
Read: How to permanently delete social media accountsHow to ensure your online security is up to date in 2022
A new year inevitably brings new online security concerns, but simple steps can ensure you’re protected against malware, phishing and hacking
Read: How to ensure your online security is up to date in 2022Do you need an office to set up a new business?
Running a business without an office might seem impractical, but it’s something many entrepreneurs have successfully achieved
Read: Do you need an office to set up a new business?What is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is one of the world’s most widely used software packages, and yet many people have no idea what it consists of
Read: What is Microsoft 365?Can I trust chatbots?
Their ubiquity means it’s increasingly important to trust chatbots, even though many people are unsure how these automated programs work
Read: Can I trust chatbots?What are the main components inside a computer?
Computer components can seem mysterious to the uninitiated, yet each one performs a basic – and essential – task
Read: What are the main components inside a computer?What makes a PC crash?
PC crashes are a sad reality, but newer versions of Windows are much more stable than their predecessors
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