Computers
From the intricacies of computer science to the best new laptops and tablets available to buy, the world of computers is forever changing, with processors getting faster and faster, storage growing bigger and devices becoming more technologically advanced by the day.
If AI is meant to be so intelligent, why can’t it identify a set of traffic lights?
The "I'm not a robot" box might not be so robot-proof after all.
Ageless brain: How this new supercomputer could help keep your mind young
The DeepSouth project aims to mimic the human brain.
Your inbox is a mess. These 5 research-backed steps will finally tame it
Keeping up with emails can be a nightmare. But there are some easy ways to do some digital housekeeping and keep the noise to a minimum.
The best AI tools to streamline your life in 2024
Artificial intelligence is having its moment, backed by an array of smart tools to improve your life and workload. Here are our picks for the best AI tools right now.
Once deleted, can text messages be retrieved?
Clearing or deleting your messages on your devices doesn't mean the data is permanently gone, it's just been filed away differently.
Why do computers and consoles need to restart to install updates?
Software comprises lots of files and programs all interacting.
How do apps and computers ‘get bugs’?
From coding to coffee spills, the real question is: how do computers not get bugs?
Google is killing off the password forever. Here’s what could replace it
Google’s new passkey software is a biometric replacement for old-fashioned password. Can we finally forget about having to remember what all our passwords are?
How incognito is incognito mode on your internet browser?
We have some bad news...
How does the internet actually work?
Around 65 per cent of the global population has access to the internet, but how does it work to find and retrieve data?
The website cookies actually worth accepting, according to a scientist
The constant pop-ups can be frustrating, to say the least...
Best laptops for coding in 2024
Crack some code with these impressive laptops.
Are you living in a simulation? The strange reason you’ll never have the answer
Elon Musk has speculated that we might be living in a simulation. If we are, then what is real and outside of this simulation?
The best PC accessories to level up your setup in 2024
Upgrade your PC with some of the best gadgets on the market.
How far does my computer mouse move?
It gets quite the workout.
The best gaming mice for 2024
Complete your at-home set-up with a programmable and highly responsive gaming mouse. We’ve listed our absolute favourites here.
How often should I reboot my computer?
The phrase 'have you tried turning it off and on again?' might actually be sound advice.
How do you read binary numbers?
Learn the basics of binary with our handy guide.
7 of the best coding toys for kids in 2024
Give your kids a headstart on valuable programming skills with these toys.
What is Moore’s Law and is it still relevant today?
This theory around technological progression and transistors has been questioned in recent years, asking whether it still works with today’s advanced technology.
Are we living in a simulation?
Could computers ever become sophisticated enough to build a convincing imitation of the real world? We look into the likelihood of a real-life Matrix.
How different is a quantum computer to my laptop?
A beginner’s guide to the bizarre physics that powers quantum processors.
Scientists train a computer to learn like a human
A team of researchers has created a device that can make connections over time, and taught it to associate a flash of light with pressure.
Mystery of the ‘world’s first computer’ may have been solved
New study reveals the complete structure of the front panel of the Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old mechanical device used by the ancient Greeks to predict astronomical events.