What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?
Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?


Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?


The UK Government is attempting to resolve broadband issues affecting Very Hard to Reach households.
Read: Are you Very Hard to Reach? The UK Space Agency is here to helpA national database of underground cables is promising to make broadband more reliable
Read: Coming soon – a national database designed to make broadband more reliable5G masts are a literal and metaphorical lightning rod for complaints, but alternatives are emerging to support home broadband services.
Read: Why are 5G masts so unpopular, and what are the alternatives?Generative AI promises to solve many problems, though it’s advisable to approach it with caution at this early stage.
Read: What can – and can’t – you do with generative AI?Mid-contract broadband price rises aren’t guaranteed, but they can be an unwelcome expense.

Few of us own 3D printers, yet these remarkable machines can be incredibly useful around the home.
Read: When will 3D printers become the norm in every home?Global broadband speeds vary greatly, so how does the UK compare to other nations in terms of connectivity?
Read: How does UK broadband compare to the rest of the world in 2024?It’s only a matter of time until Windows 12 launches, so what do we know about the next generation of Microsoft’s operating system?
Read: Windows 12 is coming… here’s what we know so far.We explain how to ensure your router and devices keep their cool in a heatwave, maintaining broadband reliability
Read: Could high temperatures affect broadband reliability?The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.

A new Act of Parliament means simple passwords are no longer acceptable on many domestic devices.
Read: Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UKHigh-speed broadband in Scotland was supposed to be universal by now. Instead, it remains a postcode lottery.
Read: Scotland lags behind the rest of the UK for high-speed broadbandVandalism against our broadband infrastructure is on the rise – what's happening, and how will it affect you?
Read: UK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the riseRising broadband costs are affecting millions of households. Here’s how to fight back
Read: It’s April, so your broadband just got more expensive…Staying safe on dating sites and apps is vitally important, with bad actors and scammers lurking on every platform
Read: Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?Freely could transform our relationship with streaming TV – and it’s coming soon to a screen near you.
Read: Coming soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming ageWiFi 7 is officially on the way, bringing new range and performance to WiFi routers across the UK
Read: WiFi 7 is coming: what benefits will it bring?Landline phone exchanges are becoming relics, just as a new cabling issue arises on our streets.
Read: Obsolete phone line exchanges could become EV charging pointsFull fibre broadband coverage has improved in recent years, but we’re a long way from universal coverage.
Read: How much of the UK has full fibre broadband now?Compromised passwords are a popular target for hackers and scammers – and many of us are in the firing line.
Read: Revealed: how hackers use compromised passwordsDrive-by download malware represents an insidious attack on users, often happening in the blink of an eye.
Read: Threat alert: drive-by download malware is realAir fibre broadband masts offer an alternative internet delivery system that could be coming to a street near you.
Read: ‘Air Fibre’ broadband offers connectivity where others failCybercrime will be more endemic than ever in 2024, so it’s vital to mitigate against it.
Read: The cybercrime threat is evolvingOne touch switching has been delayed more than once, but it promises to hugely simplify changing ISPs.
Read: Is one touch broadband switching finally coming in 2024?A new wave of payment fraud is sweeping the country. We explain how to keep your financial data safe.
Read: Payment fraud on the rise: how can you stay safe?The question ‘which games console should I buy’ has never been harder to answer, with three outstanding market entrants
Read: Which games console should I buy this Christmas?
