Many people’s first introduction to personal computing was with the BBC Micro in the early 1980s. But what was the first computer you ever used?
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A brief history of tech: what got you into computing?
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Which goods do we return most often?
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There’s nothing quite as frustrating as making a new purchase, eagerly getting it out of the box and discovering it doesn’t work. But what goods are most often faulty?
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Would you still buy a diesel?
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Amid headlines of manufacturers cheating emission tests and the harmful effects of NOx on our health, is there any room left for a defence of diesel?
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Do we really spend too much time on our phones?
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New tools help you manage the time you spend swiping and scrolling – but is there really a problem? Kate Bevan finds out…
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Are voice assistants making life easier… or more frustrating?
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Do voice assistants, such as Amazon Alexa and Apple’s Siri, make our lives easier, or do they add unneeded frustration? Our guest author Lady Janey investigates…
What do we do with old lithium-ion batteries?
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Cordless appliances are handy and popular, but they’re powered by lithium-ion batteries, which are hard to recycle. Are we storing up the next environmental disaster?
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Virgin drops 10 UKTV channels: are you affected?
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10 UKTV channels, including Gold, were dropped by Virgin Media over the weekend after a dispute between the two companies – how do you feel about the changes?
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Is watching sport in VR worth a shot?
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As Cristiano Ronaldo took his free-kick against Spain at this year’s World Cup, I was stood right by the goal. The stadium erupted around me – I’d just experienced the moment in VR. But was it as good as it sounds?
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Are you concerned your emails might be read by a third party?
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How do you feel about your email being scanned, and possibly even read by the employees of third-party companies, asks Kate Bevan…
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Have you had issues with Windows 10 updates?
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We’ve just called on Microsoft to overhaul how it handles Windows 10 updates after receiving thousands of your comments. Have you experienced a botched update?
Would you live in a 3D-printed house?
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The Netherlands will soon be home to the world’s first concrete 3D-printed properties. But would you live in one?
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Will Apple’s new tools really help you manage your phone use?
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The Apple faithful gathered in San Jose, California, this week for the opening of WWDC, Apple’s annual conference for developers. Are the new tools it revealed any good?
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How safe are web browser extensions?
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Web browser extensions can generate discount codes for retail sites, add features to your email app of choice and help you scribble down a to-do list in a couple of clicks. But are they safe to use?