Tech Help & Tips

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

Started by Margin

Replies: 11
Views: 79

Aug 04, 2026, 08:19 AM
by RayOfLight31

What's the best budget mechanical keyboard you've actually used, not just heard hyped up

Started by MiniElliot

Replies: 2
Views: 41

Aug 04, 2026, 06:22 AM
by Jenny75

Consider this: is right to repair actually winning, or just getting better PR?

Started by Carol15

Replies: 8
Views: 97

Aug 02, 2026, 06:51 PM
by Protocol

Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting randomly?

Started by GameChanger

Replies: 39
Views: 180

Aug 02, 2026, 05:13 PM
by Sting

Best mini PC under $200 for a home server right now, what's actually worth buying

Started by Dylan99

Replies: 4
Views: 68

Aug 02, 2026, 03:36 PM
by Cameron

The old device you kept just in case that actually saved you when something newer failed

Started by Harper84

Replies: 10
Views: 119

Aug 01, 2026, 09:05 PM
by Dylan38

External SSD vs a proper NAS for backups, when is the simpler option actually the smarter one

Started by Undertaker_EU

Replies: 1
Views: 41

Aug 01, 2026, 05:30 PM
by Tracey99

Boompod play when charging.

Started by David74

Replies: 9
Views: 113

Aug 01, 2026, 02:18 PM
by RayOfLight32

A decade old PC, years of Windows 11 startup crashes, and the 1 pound part that fixed everything

Started by CosmicRay65

Replies: 11
Views: 134

Jul 31, 2026, 06:39 PM
by Holly

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

Started by Quanta

Replies: 39
Views: 177

Jul 31, 2026, 12:13 PM
by QuantumLeap

YubiKey 5 NFC vs YubiKey 5C NFC, which is the better buy?

Started by HeartbreakKid

Replies: 7
Views: 83

Jul 31, 2026, 07:41 AM
by Orbit William

A VPN can hide where you are in the world. It can't hide who you are once you log in

Started by Debbie96

Replies: 3
Views: 61

Jul 30, 2026, 10:16 PM
by Abbie92

Anyone got an iFixit discount code?

Started by JayJ

Replies: 21
Views: 182

Jul 26, 2026, 05:55 PM
by Zach72

Best Free Software Everyone Should Have Installed: The Essential List

Started by Nomad22

Replies: 7
Views: 94

Jul 26, 2026, 12:51 PM
by NeonSpectre

The everyday task you have found a genuinely better way to do than the standard advice

Started by NightHarbour30

Replies: 11
Views: 118

Jul 26, 2026, 07:37 AM
by Kev5

Raspberry Pi Community Builds Sub-£100 Retro Gaming Machines That Run GameCube and Wii Games at Full Speed

Started by HeartbreakKidStuart26

Replies: 7
Views: 91

Jul 26, 2026, 06:06 AM
by Kane93

Old technology you refuse to give up, and the modern replacement that is genuinely worse

Started by Hannah56

Replies: 10
Views: 109

Jul 25, 2026, 02:16 PM
by CR739

Wi-Fi dead zones: the cheap fixes that actually worked before you buy anything expensive

Started by HeartbreakKidCurtis18

Replies: 11
Views: 115

Jul 21, 2026, 04:11 PM
by Holly78

Ask for Tech Help - Monday Thread

Started by Baz

Replies: 8
Views: 121

Jul 21, 2026, 02:50 PM
by Thomas

Quick tip, you can speed up a sluggish Windows PC without buying new hardware

Started by Odd Arrow

Replies: 5
Views: 94

Jul 20, 2026, 05:48 PM
by Taker04

The five minute fixes that solve 90 percent of tech problems

Started by DistantSequence

Replies: 8
Views: 110

Jul 19, 2026, 12:41 PM
by AlexaBliss

First things first: the settings you always change immediately on any new device

Started by Brooke_19

Replies: 10
Views: 84

Jul 18, 2026, 08:52 PM
by SpinState22

How to free up storage on Windows 11 without deleting personal files

Started by GhostRider89

Replies: 7
Views: 127

Jul 18, 2026, 08:11 PM
by Shane96

Air Cooling vs AIO in 2026 - Has the Calculus Changed

Started by NullVector

Replies: 7
Views: 133

Jul 17, 2026, 10:16 AM
by Lucy_35

VPN Recommendations: What Are You Actually Using?

Started by Marcus11

Replies: 8
Views: 130

Jul 15, 2026, 03:41 PM
by Dan96

How to Back Up Your Entire Life in 2026: The 3-2-1 Rule Updated for Cloud, NAS and Solid State

Started by Estuary59

Replies: 6
Views: 116

Jul 13, 2026, 06:10 AM
by Freddy95

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

Started by Sienna74

Replies: 8
Views: 109

Jul 12, 2026, 09:24 PM
by NightHarbour30

Browser Extensions That Are Actually Worth Installing in 2026

Started by Diane82

Replies: 7
Views: 93

Jul 09, 2026, 06:53 PM
by BigDog92

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

Started by GlassyCandle

Replies: 8
Views: 61

Jul 09, 2026, 08:22 AM
by ShawnMichaels99

What fixed your most annoying PC problem?

Started by Peter

Replies: 7
Views: 74

Jul 07, 2026, 10:50 PM
by DodgyCoder

Are features ruining songs now?

Started by Seb93

Replies: 7
Views: 32

Jul 07, 2026, 08:04 PM
by Arty Leah

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

Started by CMPunk96

Replies: 7
Views: 86

Jul 03, 2026, 09:30 PM
by Seb83

Best Apps You Are Using Right Now That Nobody Talks About

Started by Rhys

Replies: 7
Views: 113

Jun 30, 2026, 09:09 PM
by Always_Shane35

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

Started by Ridge

Replies: 3
Views: 43

Jun 27, 2026, 10:36 AM
by Odd Arrow

Best AI free tools 2026?

Started by HiggsField29

Replies: 11
Views: 126

Jun 26, 2026, 07:16 PM
by TaxSeason37

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

Started by Dave_37

Replies: 6
Views: 137

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: 100

Jun 22, 2026, 06:32 AM
by QuantumLeap

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

Started by Anchor99

Replies: 6
Views: 122

Jun 19, 2026, 06:26 PM
by alwaysRock40

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: 201

Jun 15, 2026, 08:40 AM
by Its_Jackson62

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

Started by Marcus11

Replies: 7
Views: 83

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: 76

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: 72

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: 98

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: 99

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

What piece of tech surprised you recently - genuine question

Started by SpinState

Replies: 8
Views: 102

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: 109

May 30, 2026, 06:55 PM
by RomoneyWalters

Any JDownloader like programs for Android?

Started by MJF_Fan

Replies: 6
Views: 53

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: 117

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: 82

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: 96

May 28, 2026, 08:07 PM
by Wendy5