Tech Help & Tips

Best AI free tools 2026?

Started by HiggsField29

Replies: 11
Views: 92

Today at 07:16 PM
by TaxSeason37

Best Apps You Are Using Right Now That Nobody Talks About

Started by Rhys

Replies: 2
Views: 82

Today at 06:41 PM
by CosmicRay17

What startup manager Windows 11 are people actually happy with long term?

Started by Ridge

Replies: 2
Views: 24

Today at 05:37 PM
by Sam92

Best Free Software Everyone Should Have Installed: The Essential List

Started by Nomad22

Replies: 0
Views: 58

Today at 04:08 PM
by Nomad22

My Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping - How Do I Diagnose and Fix It?

Started by CMPunk96

Replies: 4
Views: 53

Today at 03:02 PM
by Mark7

Ask for Tech Help - Monday Thread

Started by Baz

Replies: 2
Views: 75

Today at 02:30 PM
by NightCrawler

Browser Extensions That Are Actually Worth Installing in 2026

Started by Diane82

Replies: 0
Views: 70

Today at 06:36 AM
by Diane82

VPN Recommendations: What Are You Actually Using?

Started by Marcus11

Replies: 2
Views: 76

Yesterday at 10:20 PM
by HeartbreakKidStinger64

Air Cooling vs AIO in 2026 - Has the Calculus Changed

Started by NullVector

Replies: 2
Views: 92

Yesterday at 09:26 AM
by DeepInlet

The repair versus replace question: when do you give up on a device?

Started by GlassyCandle

Replies: 2
Views: 19

Jun 24, 2026, 09:03 PM
by Chris81

What Tech or Gadget Purchase Have You Made Recently That You Regret

Started by Sienna74

Replies: 2
Views: 81

Jun 24, 2026, 08:02 PM
by MickFoley

How to fix 100% cpu usage?

Started by MiniElliot

Replies: 44
Views: 134

Jun 23, 2026, 02:25 PM
by Foundry69

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

Started by Beth3.0

Replies: 24
Views: 71

Jun 22, 2026, 11:40 AM
by BretHart88

How do you actually back up your data in 2026 - the 3-2-1 rule applied

Started by Dave_37

Replies: 6
Views: 116

Jun 22, 2026, 07:47 AM
by ParallelSelf90

How to stop your phone battery degrading so fast - what actually works?

Started by BigDog92

Replies: 6
Views: 70

Jun 22, 2026, 06:32 AM
by QuantumLeap

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

Started by PlanetOftheApes

Replies: 23
Views: 100

Jun 21, 2026, 12:24 PM
by RayOfLight89

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

Started by Grover26

Replies: 27
Views: 123

Jun 20, 2026, 09:50 PM
by Brittle Ronan

Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting randomly?

Started by GameChanger

Replies: 31
Views: 105

Jun 20, 2026, 08:22 PM
by GlassKnight35

Why is my computer suddenly so slow?

Started by TommyB_20

Replies: 42
Views: 181

Jun 20, 2026, 08:11 AM
by QuantumLeap34

Anyone got an iFixit discount code?

Started by JayJ

Replies: 20
Views: 117

Jun 19, 2026, 10:52 PM
by Cobra69

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

Started by codeberg

Replies: 24
Views: 147

Jun 19, 2026, 06:33 PM
by Coastal Current

Is it worth paying for a VPN in 2026 or is it mostly marketing?

Started by Anchor99

Replies: 6
Views: 84

Jun 19, 2026, 06:26 PM
by alwaysRock40

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

Started by Quanta

Replies: 23
Views: 87

Jun 19, 2026, 02:28 PM
by Craig

Best checklist before replacing hardware unnecessarily?

Started by veritas.io

Replies: 21
Views: 57

Jun 19, 2026, 12:20 PM
by Harry64

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

Started by Quanta

Replies: 27
Views: 139

Jun 18, 2026, 10:40 PM
by Badger27

Do I really need antivirus in 2026?

Started by Totally

Replies: 36
Views: 150

Jun 17, 2026, 08:29 AM
by FairDos96

My router keeps dropping the connection every few hours - what is causing it and how do I fix it?

Started by Stu96

Replies: 6
Views: 175

Jun 15, 2026, 08:40 AM
by Its_Jackson62

Best way to clone a drive without making a mess of it?

Started by Quanta

Replies: 35
Views: 107

Jun 09, 2026, 09:28 PM
by Ella10

Your most used keyboard shortcuts that non-power users never know about

Started by Marcus11

Replies: 7
Views: 71

Jun 05, 2026, 07:45 AM
by Aisha

Best budget GPU for gaming in mid-2026 - what are you recommending

Started by Arty Scout

Replies: 6
Views: 60

Jun 04, 2026, 12:00 PM
by Slay40

TIP: The router settings most people have never changed that make a real difference to network reliability - asking for a friend

Started by GlassKnight

Replies: 7
Views: 56

Jun 01, 2026, 08:52 PM
by Craig

My smart home devices stopped working after a router change. What is the fastest way to get everything back online? - good or bad

Started by Finley

Replies: 9
Views: 57

Jun 01, 2026, 02:21 PM
by Wizard

GPU prices May in 2026, is now a reasonable time to buy or should you wait - revisited

Started by Aisha

Replies: 10
Views: 88

Jun 01, 2026, 03:21 AM
by Hollow Coder

What piece of tech surprised you recently - genuine question

Started by SpinState

Replies: 8
Views: 93

May 31, 2026, 08:14 PM
by Louise84

Q: Should I use a VPN and if so which one actually respects your privacy - genuine question

Started by Cole_25

Replies: 9
Views: 83

May 30, 2026, 06:55 PM
by RomoneyWalters

Any JDownloader like programs for Android?

Started by MJF_Fan

Replies: 6
Views: 36

May 29, 2026, 10:29 PM
by Pilgrim

My laptop battery goes from 100 percent to dead in two hours. It used to last six. What is happening and can I fix it

Started by Clever Wrench

Replies: 9
Views: 87

May 29, 2026, 07:27 AM
by Sienna74

TIP: How to dramatically speed up a slow Windows 11 PC without spending anything - the settings most people have never changed

Started by Anchor99

Replies: 9
Views: 33

May 29, 2026, 07:10 AM
by LurkingLegend

Q: My laptop fan is running constantly even when I am not doing anything demanding. What is actually going on

Started by Shane

Replies: 10
Views: 81

May 28, 2026, 08:07 PM
by Wendy5

Amazon launches Alexa Podcasts within its Alexa app, entering the podcast listening market alongside Spotify, Apple, and Google

Started by Finley

Replies: 9
Views: 98

May 28, 2026, 05:55 PM
by Megan34

My internet is slow only on WiFi but fast on ethernet. Is this the router, the device, or something else

Started by Kai_37

Replies: 9
Views: 111

May 28, 2026, 05:46 PM
by Chris27

My SSD is showing as nearly full but I cannot find what is taking up the space. Windows says 450GB used but I can only account for 200GB

Started by Cheugy89

Replies: 9
Views: 38

May 28, 2026, 03:35 PM
by Leo29

My PC is randomly restarting with no blue screen and no error log. Where do I even start diagnosing this

Started by StringTheory83

Replies: 10
Views: 34

May 28, 2026, 01:44 PM
by Jason99

How do I actually back up my data properly in 2026. What does a sensible backup setup look like for a home user

Started by Seb83

Replies: 9
Views: 28

May 28, 2026, 12:15 PM
by SuperPosition78

Tip: Free tools every Windows user should have installed right now - the six that actually matter

Started by DeepPilot

Replies: 9
Views: 77

May 28, 2026, 11:41 AM
by SpinState

My home network keeps dropping devices randomly. Router shows them connected but they have no internet. What is going on

Started by ScarletDaemon

Replies: 10
Views: 45

May 28, 2026, 09:19 AM
by Layla81

Which should I buy, the Soundcore P40i or the TOZO NC20?

Started by Margin

Replies: 5
Views: 43

May 27, 2026, 10:01 PM
by Hollow Coder

What helps most with damp cupboards and small rooms?

Started by Di87

Replies: 4
Views: 22

May 27, 2026, 05:43 PM
by Cheugy

What should I buy for basic hot tub water maintenance?

Started by Coastal Otter

Replies: 4
Views: 32

May 27, 2026, 03:07 PM
by WearyCoder

Which ereader is best for someone who wants fewer distractions?

Started by Sienna74

Replies: 4
Views: 79

May 27, 2026, 02:53 PM
by Maya98