Ask Arthur: How can I
become more productive?

A reader wants to know how to use technology to become more productive. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK offers...

Ask Arthur: How do I plan for a lost phone?

A reader wants to avoid a friend's ordeal of having to rebuild their digital life after...

Ask Arthur:  Why don’t I get fibre speed I bought?

A reader wants to know why a 100Mbps fibre line is only delivering 80Mbps. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK...

Ask Arthur: Will AI make 
coding skills useless?

A reader asks whether AI will make coding a useless skill to learn. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK has...

Ask Arthur: Must a business computer be the business?

A reader wants to know if a consumer computer will suffice for the corporate world, ARTHUR...

Ask Arthur: Do megapixels matter?

A reader can't see the difference between smarpthones with different megapixel specs. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK separates hype...

Ask Arthur: Protecting my smartphone’s huge screen

A reader has bought a cheap handset with a big screen, and is worried about damage....

Ask Arthur: Do I need those OS updates?

A reader asks why it is important to update Windows or IOS whenever updates become available....

Ask Arthur: Is a backpack with USB power a good idea?

A reader asks whether it makes sense to buy a backpack that has a USB port...

Ask Arthur: When is best to upgrade smartphones?

A reader asks if there is an ideal time for upgrading a handset. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK offers...

Ask Arthur: Please fix
my Wi-Fi!

A reader complains about endless Wi-FI hassles. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK turns to MetroFIbre for advice, and they...

Ask Arthur: How can I track my cat?

A reader wants to know what devices are ideal for locating a wandering cat. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK...

Ask Arthur: How can I tell an email is phishing?

A reader asks if there are obvious clues to phishing mails. Yes, says ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

Ask Arthur: Are flash drives safe?

A reader asks if it's safe to use other people's flash drives. No and yes, writes...

Ask Arthur: Over-ear or on-ear headphones?

A reader wants to know if the design of headphones makes a difference. It's complicated, writes...

Ask Arthur: Why won’t
my powerbank last?

A reader wants to know why her portable charging pack can no longer fully charge a...

Ask Arthur: Am I 
exploiting artists?

A reader asks whether using streaming music services is ripping off artists. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK says it's...

Ask Arthur: Why won’t Android see my auto?

A reader buys a car with Android Auto on board, but it won't connect to his...

Ask Arthur: Do I own my ChatGTP content?

A reader asks who owns the copyright on something ChatGPT produced for her. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK and...

Ask Arthur: How can we get rid of e-waste?

A reader wants options for disposing of old electronics. ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK offers four options.