Author - Barry Collins

Barry has scribbled about tech for almost 20 years for The Sunday Times, PC Pro, WebUser, Which? and many others. He was once Deputy Editor of Mail Online and remains in therapy to this day. Email Barry at barry@bigtechquestion.com.

Broadband

What is an RJ45?

1 month ago

Find out what an RJ45 port on your computer does

Software

How do you reduce PDF file size on a Mac?

1 month ago

Quickly chop the file size of your PDF documents

Online • WordPress

WP Rocket review: Will it speed up your WordPress site?

1 month ago

Find out how this plugin boosts WordPress site performance

Laptops • Mac • MacBook

How do you connect an Ethernet cable to a MacBook Pro?

2 months ago

If you’ve bought a relatively recent MacBook Pro, you’ll know that the laptops no longer have an Ethernet port. That’s fine, until...

Online

How do you spot a fake WeTransfer email?

2 months ago

We show you how to detect a WeTransfer scam

Windows

How long does Windows 11 take to install?

2 months ago

Find out how long to set aside when installing Windows 11

Online • Smart Home

How do you get BBC iPlayer on a smart TV?

2 months ago

Find out how to access iPlayer on any TV

Online

I’ve got an energy rebate email from Ofgem. Is it a scam?

2 months ago

Don't be fooled by energy rebate emails arriving from 'Ofgem'

Gaming

How do you remove a game from your Steam library?

2 months ago

Put unwanted Steam games out of sight