How-To & Tips
Tech should work for you, and our how-tos make sure it does. This is a steady stream of short, practical guides written in plain English — backing up your photos so you never lose them, speeding up a sluggish phone or laptop, and getting real value from AI tools without the confusion.
Every tip is something you can actually do, with clear steps and no assumed expertise. Whether you want to free up storage, tidy your digital clutter, use AI safely, or fix the small annoyances that slow you down, we'll walk you through it quickly. Bookmark this category for the everyday tech help you'll come back to again and again.
Webnode in 2026: Best Pick for a Simple Business Site, or Too Simple?
Webnode is the no-fuss builder for small firms and sole traders. In 2026 it added an AI Assistant, GEO and monthly billing. An honest review of who it fits.
How to Stop Paying for Tech Subscriptions You Forgot About
Subscriptions are designed to be forgotten — and they add up. How to find every tech subscription (app stores, bank statement, email), cancel the unused and duplicates, and stop it happening again.
How to Speed Up an Old Laptop Before Buying a New One
Most 'too slow' laptops are clogged, not dead. How to speed up an old laptop — the free fixes first (startup apps, storage, updates), then two cheap upgrades (SSD, RAM) that work wonders.
How to Use AI Assistants Safely Without Sharing Too Much
AI assistants help by seeing your data — and it's easy to overshare. How to use AI assistants and chatbots safely: what never to share, turning off history and training, and work-vs-personal rules.
Tech Terms Everyone Pretends to Understand: 40 Simple Definitions
Tech is full of acronyms everyone pretends to understand. A plain-English glossary of 40 common terms — AI, NPU, UWB, Matter, passkey, eSIM, VPN and more — each explained in a sentence or two.
How to Back Up Your Phone Before Something Goes Wrong
A backup takes minutes and saves you from disaster. A no-jargon guide to backing up your phone — photos, contacts, messages, and the authenticator and chat apps everyone forgets — for iPhone and Android.