Tech Tales I switched Google for Ecosia, but it was Brave Search that won me over Brave Search is private, has good results, and doesn't compromise on its ethical position
Tech Tales I watched The Pixar Story, then discovered the studio is more than just its founders Pixar's founders had the vision, but the animators and writers are the reason we love it.
Tech Tales The 6 most secure password managers available right now These secure password managers keep your logins safe, so you won't need to use sticky notes for long passwords ever again.
Tech Tales Brave wants to pay you to watch ads The Basic Attention Token (BAT) is a privacy-focused ad platform, so you can support your favourite sites without handing over your data
Tech Tales Popular password manager LastPass becomes an independent company (again) Amid security concerns and price hikes, LogMeIn spins off LastPass as a independent business.
Tech Tales Logitech POP Keys and POP Mouse review: colourful peripherals without a purpose Logitech's vibrantly-coloured portable mouse and mechnical keyboard try to please mobile-first techies, but end up satisfying no one.
Tech Tales Fairphone 4 launches with upgradeable components and 5-year warranty The Fairphone 4 blends the company's ethical and environmental stance with modern hardware.
Tech Tales How to use the NHS App to access your UK COVID Pass To access certain events or travel abroad, you'll need to verify your COVID-19 status with the NHS app
Tech Tales What is a cryptocurrency ICO? Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are a form of crowdfunding for blockchain and crypto-based business, but how to do they work?
Tech Tales What is Mastodon and how does it work? Mastodon is a decentralized social network and one of the best Twitter alternatives you can use right now
Tech Tales Delivery apps are a lifeline for some, but the most vulnerable are being priced out Food delivery apps have changed the way we eat at home, but at restaurant prices, leaving the most vulnerable priced out.
Tech Tales London's air quality data to get more accurate thanks to new monitors Thanks to new funding, London will get new air quality monitors as part of the Breathe London network.
Tech Tales This malicious app exposes the differences between Android and iOS Android has a malware problem, Apple is anti-competitive — is there a right side in the Android vs. iPhone debate?
Tech Tales Improve Firefox's privacy settings with these 6 tweaks Mozilla's Firefox is more private than Chrome, but it only takes a few changes to boost your privacy even more.
Tech Tales Why I quit Fitbit (and why you should too) After six years of wearing a Fitbit every day, I took the strap off for the final time. Here’s why you should quit Fitbit too.
Tech Tales From the archives: A day without smartphones Back in 2014, we took a walk around London without our smartphones. Here’s what happened, written the following day.
Tech Tales A brief history of Android, the world's most popular mobile OS Google’s Android operating system dominates the mobile market. But it has a major problem; fragmentation.
Tech Tales Heartbleed leaving you heartbroken? What to know and what to do Heartbleed could be one of the worst security flaws of all time. But what exactly is it and how can you protect yourself?
