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Sydney Butler

Sydney Butler

Sydney Butler is a technology writer covering a wide variety of tech and science topics. He’s been an IT practitioner for over 20 years, with a background in cyberpsychology and educational technology. He has over 10 years of experience in user education and training. His writing career spans over a decade, with bylines in major online publications such as 9to5Mac, How-To Geek, and Tom’s Hardware. He holds a Masters in Research Psychology, with a thesis in the effects of social media, and minored in Media Science, Journalism, and Communications.

Recent articles by Sydney Butler

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TalkTalk vs BT Broadband
Broadband

Can cheap and cheerful TalkTalk beat BT’s more pricey, high-performance service?

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Everything you need to know about your router settings
Broadband

Beefing up Wi-Fi security and adding extra features by tweaking your router settings is easier than you think

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Everything you need to know about WI-Fi 6
Broadband

We’ve got everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 6 including performance, compatibility and how it can speed up your network

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What is Wi-Fi 7?
Wireless routers

We’ve got everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 7 including performance, compatibility and whether you should wait to buy a new router

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What broadband speeds do I need?
Broadband

The difference between feeling the need for speed, and knowing it

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"Guaranteed broadband speeds": What you need to know
Broadband

We explore why you might not be getting the speeds you’re paying for, ways to test your connection and how the best ISPs measure up

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How to complain to your internet provider
Broadband

Has your bill shot up? Is your connection slow or shaky? Here’s how (and when) to complain to your ISP

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How to use a VPN on your Android device
VPNs

A VPN is an excellent addition to your Android toolkit, but it’s not always obvious how to set one up properly. Here we show you how

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How to use a VPN to access Netflix
VPNs

By accessing Netflix via a VPN, you can gain access to the streaming service’s full global library

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Best 3D printing software 2024
Software

Is sub-standard printing software ruining your new hobby? Don’t worry – here’s our pick of the best alternatives for your 3D printer

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