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The government has quietly pushed back the target to reach the whole of the UK with gigabit broadband, creating uncertainty for those not yet reached by full-fibre networks. The government’s Project G

Even I, with my exotic lifestyle and winning social manners, do not expect to bump into an MP just wandering around the streets of London. It’s taken four decades or so for us to be sitting in the rig

I used to save everything to my Windows desktop – files, documents, software, the lot. I thought it was the only way to know where they were, but it made my desktop a complete mess. What I do now Now

I am getting increasingly annoyed with companies that make it difficult to update their software. Ideally, an app should have a “Check for update” menu item. Even better if there’s a “Check every day”

NirSoft, one of our favourite independent developers, has launched two tools measuring how long it takes your computer to boot and shut down. BootPerformanceView (www.snipca. com/55145) shows the boot

We all like value for money, and when it comes to laptops that often means exploring the budget and mid-range options: these markets are both huge and incredibly competitive. However, build quality, s