Practical write-ups on networking, security, smart-home automation and software — written from the loft and the comms cupboard, with a slant on what works for homes and small businesses across Marlow, Maidenhead and the Thames Valley.
Most small businesses don't find out their backups have failed until they actually need them. Here's how a few simple maintenance habits stop a bad day from becoming a disaster.
Read moreToo many smart homes fall apart the moment the broadband does. Here's why local control matters and how to build a setup that keeps working when the Wi-Fi drops.
Read moreMissed calls are lost customers. Here is why online booking is worth taking seriously this year, and how to add it without overcomplicating things.
Read moreBusiness Email Compromise is now the most expensive scam hitting UK small businesses, and your antivirus won't stop it. Here's how it works and five things you can do this week.
Read moreMost small-business tech problems are slow-creeping issues that get ignored until something breaks. Here are the small maintenance jobs that prevent the big emergencies.
Read moreMost small business websites are doing about a third of the job they should be. Here's what actually matters, from someone who builds them for businesses across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
Read moreMost home routers can barely reach the back door. Here is how to get fast, reliable Wi-Fi across your entire garden — without a cable trailing out of the window.
Read moreMost smart homes end up a tangled mess of mismatched apps and flaky gadgets. Here's how I help homeowners across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire build automation that's reliable and actually gets used.
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You just signed the contract. You’ve upgraded to "Gigabit" fibre. The marketing promised lightning-fast downloads, seamless Zoom calls, and enough bandwidth to run a small country from your spare bedroom in Marlow.
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Tired of being "subscriptioned" to death? Discover why paying a monthly fee for your security cameras is a waste of money, a risk to your privacy, and a drag on your Wi-Fi. We break down the math and the tech behind why local storage is the only smart move for your home or business in 2026.
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