Technology Insights
Trends, explainers and big ideas in technology, explained in plain words.
Wi-Fi 7 arrives at home: is it worth upgrading?
Wi-Fi 7 routers and phones are now common in shops. What the new standard actually improves, which devices benefit and whether your home needs it yet.
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eSIM: why the plastic SIM card is disappearing
More phones now use an eSIM, a SIM built into the phone that you set up by scanning a code. What changes, the benefits for travel and security, and the pitfalls when you switch phones.
5 min read · Beginner
AI PCs: what the "NPU" in new laptops actually does
New laptops are sold as "AI PCs" with a chip called an NPU. What that chip does, which features use it and whether you need one in your next computer.
5 min read · Beginner
The EU Cyber Resilience Act explained
A new EU law makes manufacturers responsible for the security of connected products, from smart plugs to apps. What it requires, the key dates and what changes for buyers.
6 min read · Beginner
UK age checks online: the Online Safety Act explained
Since July 2025, many UK websites and apps must check users' ages before showing adult or harmful content. How the checks work, what they mean for privacy and what parents should know.
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Windows 10 end of support explained: your options now
Windows 10 support ended in October 2025, but home users can still get security updates until October 2027 through the Extended Security Updates programme. Here is how it works and what to do next.
6 min read · Beginner
Why one cloud outage can take down half the internet
When a single cloud region fails, banks, games, messaging and smart doorbells can all stop at once. What the October 2025 AWS outage showed about how the internet is built, and what resilience really means.
6 min read · Beginner
Cyber attacks on small businesses: what the numbers really say
Is ransomware the biggest threat to a small business? The UK's official survey suggests phishing is far more common. What the 2025/26 figures show and where to spend limited time and money.
6 min read · Beginner
Is public Wi-Fi still risky in 2026?
Cafe and airport Wi-Fi used to be a hacker's playground. Most websites now encrypt everything, so is the old advice still true? A balanced look at what has changed and what risks remain.
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