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Are paid VPNs better than free ones?
There is a lot of confusion about the relative merits of free or paid VPNs, but the decision often comes down to a choice between privacy or affordability
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Being able to disconnect from the internet is a real challenge, but it’s vital for preserving our mental and physical wellbeing and safety
Read: How to switch off after spending the day onlineHow to monetise your YouTube channel
Read: How to monetise your YouTube channelHow to recover lost files from the cloud.
Now if only these tricks worked for your house keys / glasses / wallet.
Read: How to recover lost files from the cloud.How to choose broadband for a second home
If you want to get broadband in a second home, different criteria apply to your main family residence
Read: How to choose broadband for a second homeTop 10 Time Saving Hacks for Macs.
Don't mug yourself. Speed things up with these handy hints for macOS.
Top 10 Time Saving Hacks for Windows
Save enough time with these hacks for a sneaky early finish!
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Creating a home office in a small space might seem ambitious, but modern technology can support workspaces in the most unlikely places
Read: How to squeeze a home office into a small spaceThe best Black Friday deals might not be what they seem
Read: The best Black Friday deals might not be what they seemHow do all-in-one PCs work?
Like laptops, all-in-one PCs are space-saving devices which cram a considerable amount of hardware into a compact desk-friendly chassis
Read: How do all-in-one PCs work?How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homes
Full-fibre broadband in new builds is becoming commonplace as developers tempt potential purchasers with ultrafast connectivity
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With lockdown resumed in England, millions may need to work remotely
FACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP supplies
ISP branded routers are often disappointingly cheap and inefficient - switching could make a huge difference
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You may not think it’s possible to get that dream domain if someone beat you to it...
Read: How to acquire a domain name that’s already been registeredHome broadband from mobile operators
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In the first in a series of working-from-home features, we consider how to create a home office in the garden
Read: How to create a home office in the gardenHow a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threats
Protecting your webcam is a simple step, but it could provide valuable peace of mind if you start receiving blackmail emails
Read: How a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threatsZoom, Teams or Meet?
Making a choice between Zoom, Teams or Meet is often a matter of personal preference, depending on your integration with existing software
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Microsoft’s cloud storage system isn’t the most intuitive, but it’s powerful and is integrated into Windows 10
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In 2020, making money online is more important than ever, here’s one way of doing it!
Read: How to start a PatreonHow to improve online password security
There are easy ways to improve online password security, which remains a troublesome aspect of the online experience for many people
Read: How to improve online password securityHow to avoid any embarrassing Zoom call fails!
Avoid any mishaps on work calls or virtual pub quizzes!
Read: How to avoid any embarrassing Zoom call fails!What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?
The BBC Red Button has earned a reprieve, but what does this interactive text service allow you to do?
Read: What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?How to change your router’s DNS settings
Easily improve your broadband speed and security by changing your home network settings.
Read: How to change your router’s DNS settingsHow to view tweets from a suspended Twitter account.
Want to share a Tweet with a friend but the account is suspended? Here’s a quick work around!
Read: How to view tweets from a suspended Twitter account.Staying safe on social media
As people become increasingly aware of how much data they’re sharing online, staying safe on social media is becoming a hot topic
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Despite its rather sinister name, a mailer daemon is a vital component of email delivery – the bearer of bad news when a message can’t be delivered
Read: What is a mailer daemon?What is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?
Bandwidth and broadband are often conflated, so knowing the difference between the two will help to ensure your next broadband deal is suitable for your needs
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Clean up your online footprint to protect yourself from past mistakes!
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