Tech

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your Wi-Fi network is basically the beating heart of your smart home. And just like a real heart thrives on good food and exercise, your home network performs best when you optimize a few key variables. The biggest factor? Having a solid router. Sure, your internet…

The US states of Oregon, California and Nevada are home to key players in the artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud ecosystem, all of whom totally rely on low latency and high fibre count to conduct operations. To support their needs, Zayo has completed the build of a long-haul fibre route along a 622-mile corridor spanning…

NHS England is investigating the possibility that it has fallen victim to a prolific ransomware operation, after the Cl0p (aka Clop) gang claimed to have hacked its systems via a post to its dark web leak site made on 11 November. At the time of writing, Cl0p has not named any specific NHS bodies or…

Georgeclerk/Getty Images It’s common for older Android phones to turn laggy and sluggish over time, which is often one of the reasons why many people start thinking about upgrading their phones. However, buying a new device can be a costly endeavor, and you need to avoid common mistakes while buying Android phones. But if you…

Stepan Skorobogadko/Shutterstock The Steam Deck is a nifty little piece of tech that you can use to play games even when you’re out and about. While it’s feature-packed in itself, you can even add some Steam Deck mods and upgrades to improve its functionality further. But, like any electronic device, it’s important to take care of and…

A study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) suggests that organisations that lead in technology development are gaining a first-mover advantage when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and using agentic AI to improve business processes. What is striking about BCG’s findings, according to Jessica Apotheker, managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, is…

It is an oft-asked question: “How long should we keep this data?” But the answer – in the UK at least – is not as clear cut as you might imagine. Often the core principle that dictates retention period compliance is all about what can be reasonably justified – and that you have carefully decided…

Skynesher/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are built into just about every tech device these days, and they’re still one of the main ways we connect all our gadgets. We’ve discussed how you can use your TV’s USB ports to power streaming devices — and the types…

Peshkov/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computer monitors and television screens have only grown in complexity and fidelity as the years have gone by. Liquid-crystal displays, better known as LCDs, have brought with them a much greater breadth of resolution and color complexity compared to Cathode Ray Tube monitors of…

DenPhotos/Shutterstock In life, true perfection is often hard to achieve, even if you are a company that has hit a $4 trillion market valuation like Apple. While sales of the iPhone continue to see impressive growth, not everything about the device is going to deliver an absolutely flawless performance. In fact, if you ask the…