Business & Technology
Broadband Contracts and Mid-Contract Increases
Many contracts permit annual increases. Check the clause before comparing headline prices.
Business & Technology
Running a small operation on less, and the free tools that do the job adequately.
Business & Technology
Mobile Plans: Separating Handset From Airtime
Bundled contracts hide the phone's price and keep charging after it is paid off.
Business & Technology
Backing Up Data Properly
One copy is not a backup. Synchronisation is not a backup either.
Business & Technology
Recognising Phishing and Account Takeover Attempts
Urgency, unexpected contact and a link are the three consistent features.
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Extending the Life of an Older Computer
A drive upgrade and more memory transform most machines for a fraction of replacement cost.
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Smart Home Devices: Running Costs and Lock-In
Subscriptions, discontinued services and ecosystem lock-in are the costs after purchase.
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Buying Refurbished Electronics
Grading, warranty and the seller's identity determine whether it is a bargain or a risk.
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Passwords and Account Recovery Planning
A manager solves reuse. Recovery planning solves the problem the manager creates.
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Streaming Services and Rotating Subscriptions
Monthly plans exist. Subscribing to one at a time costs a fraction of holding all of them.
Business & Technology
Digital Clutter and Storage Costs
Duplicates and video account for most consumed storage, and both are addressable.