Tech Help & Tips

Tip. Use your Ipod without Itunes.

Started by Grover26

Replies: 17
Views: 113

Today at 08:04 AM
by StringTheory88

Anyone dealt with a corrupted Windows profile and fixed it?

Started by BiscuitTin

Replies: 6
Views: 41

Today at 07:33 AM
by Dataset Isaac

Old SSD failed

Started by GameChanger

Replies: 25
Views: 121

Today at 06:10 AM
by Weary Wolfhound

Best router firmware to replace stock in 2026, is OpenWrt still the default answer

Started by Woven Sasha

Replies: 3
Views: 61

Yesterday at 06:21 PM
by BigDogCena41

What does end-to-end encrypted actually mean, and which apps really have it?

Started by Arty Candle

Replies: 9
Views: 84

Yesterday at 05:14 PM
by CarlosBuddle

How to actually speed up a slow Windows PC without spending a penny on new hardware

Started by DecisionNode

Replies: 9
Views: 88

Yesterday at 04:59 PM
by Tiger

How do I speed up Windows without reinstalling everything?

Started by Neil57

Replies: 14
Views: 100

Yesterday at 01:59 PM
by George98

How do you sort out a PC that is running hot all the time?

Started by veritas.io

Replies: 12
Views: 78

Yesterday at 01:08 PM
by WCWAlfie14

Raspberry Pi 5 vs Intel N100 mini PC for a Plex/Jellyfin home server, what's actually the better buy in 2026

Started by Sinead77

Replies: 8
Views: 95

Yesterday at 12:09 PM
by Katie71

Is it a bad time to build a PC with current prices

Started by PlanetOftheApes

Replies: 26
Views: 165

Yesterday at 10:49 AM
by VoidSentinel

Every single travel adaptor tested by UK safety group failed basic checks, worth reading before your next trip

Started by Wardlow86

Replies: 3
Views: 47

Yesterday at 06:57 AM
by Squid81

What's your go to fix when a laptop refuses to wake from sleep

Started by NinaVrina

Replies: 0
Views: 40

Yesterday at 06:51 AM
by NinaVrina

My WiFi is fine downstairs but terrible upstairs, what should I buy?

Started by Phil80

Replies: 7
Views: 106

Aug 10, 2026, 10:28 PM
by Always_Brett14

How long should a laptop battery actually last before it needs replacing?

Started by CrimsonNova71

Replies: 14
Views: 131

Aug 10, 2026, 07:18 PM
by Always_Brett14

Are solar panels actually worth it for the UK with rubbish sunlight?

Started by Midnight Georgia

Replies: 20
Views: 152

Aug 10, 2026, 06:06 PM
by DarkMatter10

What is the best troubleshooting question to ask yourself before calling actual tech support

Started by EventHorizon63

Replies: 1
Views: 95

Aug 10, 2026, 05:00 PM
by NatureBoyLewis42

Anyone tried to refill an ink cartridge?

Started by BlueFalcon

Replies: 15
Views: 125

Aug 10, 2026, 04:29 PM
by NeverQuitRoss81

What's the last thing you bought specifically because it had no smart features at all

Started by Pilgrim

Replies: 4
Views: 40

Aug 10, 2026, 04:09 PM
by CodeOracle49

Why is my computer suddenly so slow?

Started by TommyB_20

Replies: 49
Views: 355

Aug 10, 2026, 03:15 PM
by SpinState

What is the quickest way to diagnose whether a slowdown is hardware or software?

Started by Quanta

Replies: 29
Views: 186

Aug 10, 2026, 02:53 PM
by Dataset Cheetah

Cloud storage versus local backups, what's your actual honest setup right now

Started by Rapid Ava

Replies: 2
Views: 27

Aug 10, 2026, 01:36 PM
by AEWCallum93

Quick tip, before buying a new router try this one setting first

Started by Outlaw

Replies: 21
Views: 131

Aug 09, 2026, 06:36 PM
by MiguelCardozo

Travel Scams to Avoid in 2026 (And How to Protect Yourself)

Started by Grover26

Replies: 41
Views: 302

Aug 09, 2026, 04:57 PM
by Zach72

Why is my browser using so much RAM?

Started by TheGreatMoney

Replies: 17
Views: 124

Aug 09, 2026, 03:44 PM
by Fan

Turn it off and on again: the fixes that embarrassingly always work, ranked by how much they annoy you

Started by HardyBoy13

Replies: 10
Views: 63

Aug 09, 2026, 12:29 PM
by QuantumToken65

Best checklist before replacing hardware unnecessarily? - any thoughts

Started by Connor82

Replies: 17
Views: 136

Aug 09, 2026, 10:06 AM
by Brandon

What useful phone setting most people never bother turning on

Started by ReasoningCore95

Replies: 2
Views: 60

Aug 08, 2026, 08:27 PM
by Andy81

How to fix 100% cpu usage?

Started by MiniElliot

Pages1 2

Replies: 50
Views: 257

Aug 08, 2026, 07:55 PM
by TaxSeason95

Is it safe to leave my PC on all the time?

Started by Beth3.0

Replies: 29
Views: 192

Aug 08, 2026, 06:17 PM
by Millie82

What tech support fix you discovered by accident that actually worked and made no sense at the time

Started by Ryan98

Replies: 2
Views: 58

Aug 08, 2026, 12:35 PM
by Hollow Panther

Best Budget iPads in 2026 (Under £500)

Started by DQ Eric

Replies: 11
Views: 146

Aug 08, 2026, 07:53 AM
by ElPresidente

Is it actually bad to let your phone battery hit 0% regularly?

Started by Janette_63

Replies: 7
Views: 70

Aug 08, 2026, 06:14 AM
by Quiet Hermit

Using Rufus to install Windows 11 on a PC without TPM or Secure Boot, worth it long term

Started by Mia86

Replies: 2
Views: 55

Aug 07, 2026, 10:39 PM
by Ben55

How do you stop Windows hitting 100 percent usage all the time?

Started by codeberg

Replies: 31
Views: 279

Aug 07, 2026, 09:41 PM
by Runner

What is a neural network, explained without any of the math?

Started by BigDogShane10

Replies: 11
Views: 103

Aug 07, 2026, 09:13 PM
by R931

What is the most common tech mistake you see people make repeatedly that's an easy fix once you know it

Started by HiggsField41

Replies: 3
Views: 98

Aug 07, 2026, 05:32 PM
by SockPuppet

Do I need antivirus on a Mac in 2026?

Started by SašaJelenič

Replies: 8
Views: 145

Aug 07, 2026, 05:17 PM
by Sienna89

What tech habit have you built that saves you real time every single day

Started by ThoughtVector

Replies: 6
Views: 93

Aug 07, 2026, 04:46 PM
by StringTheory32

Do you actually read terms of service agreements or just scroll and click accept like everyone else

Started by Router53

Replies: 1
Views: 27

Aug 07, 2026, 02:20 PM
by AJStyles

Do VPNs actually make you anonymous online, or just harder to track?

Started by Router48

Replies: 8
Views: 119

Aug 07, 2026, 01:10 PM
by Andy99

Why is my phone battery draining so fast?

Started by Totally

Replies: 16
Views: 139

Aug 07, 2026, 12:57 PM
by Di82

What is the most underrated fix WiFi dropping Windows in Apr '26?

Started by Quanta

Replies: 32
Views: 271

Aug 07, 2026, 11:07 AM
by Neon Grace

Right to repair, do you actually fix your own devices or just replace them

Started by Hollow Pete

Replies: 2
Views: 40

Aug 06, 2026, 12:50 PM
by BrayWyatt_WCW

Best way to back up an iPhone without iCloud (2026)

Started by NovaPrime

Replies: 9
Views: 105

Aug 05, 2026, 10:56 PM
by alwaysPatrick19

What's a piece of tech jargon that gets used constantly but most people including you can't actually define precisely

Started by Quiet Depot

Replies: 1
Views: 91

Aug 05, 2026, 11:52 AM
by HollowSentinel

Do I really need antivirus in 2026?

Started by Totally

Replies: 42
Views: 308

Aug 05, 2026, 10:30 AM
by ScarletWrench

Slowtech is turning cassette players and iPods into a genuine resurgence, not just nostalgia

Started by DecisionNode

Replies: 2
Views: 32

Aug 05, 2026, 08:32 AM
by NightHarbour52

Best checklist before replacing hardware unnecessarily?

Started by veritas.io

Replies: 22
Views: 135

Aug 04, 2026, 09:23 PM
by Shane_8

What Device you kept working years past its expected lifespan through small repairs alone

Started by Connor97

Replies: 4
Views: 52

Aug 04, 2026, 05:00 PM
by Andy81

DIY NAS vs Synology vs QNAP vs Ugreen in 2026, which one is actually worth your money

Started by SwiftQuarry

Replies: 3
Views: 35

Aug 04, 2026, 09:59 AM
by Zidane