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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chat GPT have hit the headlines recently, as a powerful...

A beginners guide to Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT

If you’re rummaging around your home to find old tech to sell during the...

How do you destroy data safely when re-selling tech? A former fraudster explains

When people think about getting their financial affairs in order, so they can pass...

Have you got your ‘digital legacy’ ready to pass on to loved ones?

In the age of smart technology, Amazon’s Alexa has become a ubiquitous presence in...

Unlocking Alexa’s hidden powers: 10 things you didn’t know you could ask Alexa
Grandparents’ Guide to Internet Safety: Protecting Your Grandchildren Online

In today’s digital age, staying connected with loved ones has never been easier. Grandparents,...

Keep your brain boosted with these free interactive games

Getting plenty of physical exercise is one of the best things that we can...

How to spot a cyber scam

With scams becoming more sophisticated and convincing, what should we know if we want...

Aktiia Bracelet Review: An effective wearable blood pressure monitor

I have been asked to test and review the Aktiia wearable blood pressure monitor,...

5 expert tips to save money when buying a mobile phone

Shiny new mobile phone offers can look very tempting, but it pays to plan...

Top tips for keeping your mobile phone safe abroad

With Brits taking a whopping 71.8 million trips overseas last year and peak travel...

Unlocking the Meaning Behind Emojis: Part 2

After the overwhelming popularity of our previous article on popular emojis and their meanings,...

Should we be worried about Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity and the risks should be...

Emojis de-coded: A guide to understanding and using popular emojis

Emojis have become an integral part of our communication in the digital age. They...

5 of the best apps and podcasts for new gardeners

If you’re new to gardening, handy apps and podcasts can help nurture your skills....

Spring cleaning for your tech

Spring is a great time to clear away the clutter – and that applies...

Are mobile phones built to last? Here are some top tips for maximising your phone’s lifespan

How many people do you know that don’t own a smartphone? Probably not very...

For the organisers.  Get everyone together easily

Are you an organiser at heart, looking for an easy way to manage catch...

Photography tips: landscapes and flowers

Spring and summer is the perfect time of year to dust off your camera...

7 shots from the Sony World Photography Awards that’ll have you itching to explore

After two years indoors, looking at screens and dreaming of days when we could...

Do you have time to spare? Why not enjoy a chat with young people from overseas?

Many overseas young people, from non-English speaking areas, dream of studying in the UK,...

Masterclass: Understanding Tech, Tablets and Computers with Nick Vandome

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and...

Golden opportunity for Silversurfers

If you are regularly irked by unclear written communications, join the club. Just launched,...

Delivery scams are on the rise – how to avoid falling victim to ‘brushing’ and ‘smishing’

Online shopping has boomed during the pandemic, with us enjoying the convenience of having...

What you need to know to stay safe on the web

Breaches of data and account information are in the news more and more –...

Is your Mac too old for the new macOS Monterey?

They say you’re never too old to learn new things, but that isn’t always...

Organisation for that ‘hit by a bus’ fear

You sometimes hear people say that if they are hit by a bus, or...

The most beautiful shots from the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Awards

It hasn’t been a bumper year for photography. With restrictions on movement both nationally...

Photography tips for beginners

Camera phones and digital cameras mean that all of us are budding photographers! Clicking...

Paper or Digital Copies – What’s best for important documents?

Apple released the first iPod in October 2001, giving us the ability to store...

Aerial shot of spring garden wins top prize in photography competition

A drone shot of a formal garden in spring has scooped top prize in...

Paws for thought: Cybersecurity warning over pet-based passwords

Cybersecurity experts are urging people to create harder-to-crack passwords after new research found 15%...

This free new tool provides personalised advice on how to stay safe online

Being stuck at home has meant many of us have been spending a lot...

Reliving Past Holidays

During the summer of 2020, in the gap between Covid-19 lockdowns, I took the...

Our pick of the most spectacular images up for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021

Travel is still not an option right now, but you can explore the world...

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