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
How to switch off after spending the day online
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 moreHow to monetise your YouTube channel
Some YouTube stars earn millions every year, but they all started somewhere.
Read moreTop tips for getting broadband on a budget
Read moreHow to recover lost files from the cloud.
Now if only these tricks worked for your house keys / glasses / wallet.
Read moreHow to choose broadband for a second home
If you want to choose broadband for a second home, different criteria apply to your main family residence
Read moreTop 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!
Read moreHow to squeeze a home office into a small space
Creating a home office in a small space might seem ambitious, but modern technology can support workspaces in the most unlikely places
Read moreThe best Black Friday deals might not be what they seem
Read moreHow 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 moreHow 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
Read moreHow to turn a spare room into a home office
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
Read moreHow to acquire a domain name that’s already been registered
You may not think it’s possible to get that dream domain if someone beat you to it...
Read moreHome broadband from mobile operators
Read moreHow to create a home office in the garden
In the first in a series of working-from-home features, we consider how to create a home office in the garden
Read moreHow 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 moreZoom, 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
Read moreGetting started with OneDrive
Microsoft’s cloud storage system isn’t the most intuitive, but it’s powerful and is integrated into Windows 10
Read moreHow to start a Patreon
In 2020, making money online is more important than ever, here’s one way of doing it!
Read moreHow 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 moreHow to avoid any embarrassing Zoom call fails!
Avoid any mishaps on work calls or virtual pub quizzes!
Read moreWhat 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 moreHow to change your router’s DNS settings
Easily improve your broadband speed and security by changing your home network settings.
Read moreHow 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 moreStaying 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
Read moreWhat is a mailer daemon?
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 moreWhat 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
Read moreHow to clean up your social media accounts without deleting them.
Clean up your online footprint to protect yourself from past mistakes!
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