
Barry Collins
Barry Collins is an experienced IT journalist who specialises in Windows, Mac, broadband and more. He's a former editor of PC Pro magazine, and has contributed to many national newspapers, magazines and websites in a career that has spanned over 20 years.
Today, he's a contributor to Forbes.com, a columnist for PC Pro and ComputerActive, and is the co-editor of BigTechQuestion.com, a site dedicated to helping solve people's tech problems. You may have seen Barry as a tech pundit on television and radio, including BBC Newsnight, the Chris Evans Show and ITN News at Ten.
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Windows 11 problems and how to fix them
Tutorials Seven of the most common Windows 11 problems users encounter - and the steps you can take to fix them
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The best AI tools for business to try today
In-depth Explore our curated list of top AI tools for business, showcasing how generative AI is transforming workflows across industries—from design to data analysis—offering accessible, powerful solutions to enhance productivity and creativity.
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Best business keyboards: Top choices for homeworkers and the office
Best From writers to coders, choosing one of the best business keyboards is a worthwhile investment
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How F1 harnessed AWS cloud computing to drive competition
Case study AWS simulations enabled radical design changes as F1 moved to embrace big data
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Saving the NHS with tech: 5G healthcare and virtual wards
Case study Can technology cure Britain’s ailing healthcare service? Our three-part series examines how technology can lift Britain’s healthcare system out of its current crisis
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Saving the NHS with tech: Making blood deliveries by drone
Case Study Can technology cure Britain’s ailing healthcare service? Our three-part series examines how technology can lift Britain’s healthcare system out of its current crisis
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Windows 12: Everything you need to know
In-depth The first clues of what’s coming in the next version of Windows are beginning to emerge
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Why Ofcom’s fiber broadband naming shake-up is a waste of time
Opinion Ofcom is proposing to solve a problem that doesn’t exist anymore
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Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1: Which was the best operating system?
Vs We rate Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1 in a number of key categories for professional use
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We could all benefit from better Windows and macOS accessibility features
Opinion Today’s accessibility features can help you work through a nasty injury, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement
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Online Safety Bill: Why is Ofcom being thrown under the bus?
Opinion The UK government has handed Ofcom an impossible mission, with the thinly spread regulator being set up to fail
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What's powering Britain’s fibre broadband boom?
In-depth Expansion in full-fibre infrastructure and many new providers are making it stupidly cheap to get ultrafast internet connections in all corners of the UK, although the boom might not last
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Larger monitors aren't all they're cracked up to be
Opinion It turns out that upping the size of your monitor brings complications along with the supposed benefits of a higher resolution
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Apple must get behind the EU's USB-C decision or be left behind
Opinion Arguments against mandating USB-C in the iPhone are futile, especially because Apple has already included the port in the iPad and MacBook
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Market consolidation – like Virgin Media O2 – is proving costly for the customer
Opinion There’s only one winner when it comes to the consolidation of the broadband and mobile market, and it certainly isn’t the consumer
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Ransomware: Sometimes you need to pay to make it go away
Opinion The symptoms of this distraught data victim sounded an awful lot like ransomware, and it turned out the easiest way out was the most unpalatable option
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Elgato Stream Deck Mk.2 review: Functionality on deck
Reviews A supremely useful set of shortcut buttons that can speed up almost any PC task
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Wi-Fi 6E is here – but who actually needs it?
Opinion The arrival of Wi-Fi 6E is a kick in the teeth for Wi-Fi 6 adopters, and those who recommended it to friends and family
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It’s time to ditch software subscriptions
Opinion Software firms may have grown addicted to subscriptions, but that doesn’t mean we all need to blindly follow
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The ten biggest threats to your Windows PC in 2022
In-depth From malware to a man with a screwdriver called Steve, we round up the biggest dangers to your machine this year
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How to speed up Windows 11
In-depth Is Windows 11 feeling a bit sluggish? Here are some handy tips for tweaking the OS to fit your system
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Microsoft Windows 11 review: The more things change, the more they stay the same
Reviews A welcome change of scenery, but nothing that makes Windows 11 a must-have upgrade
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Windows 365 review: Can Windows in the cloud replace your PC?
Reviews A solid start for cloud-based Windows, although not without performance problems
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The great telephone switch-off
In-depth The traditional telephone network is being switched off in 2025. What does this mean for business owners?
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