What Is a Deepfake? How to Spot One
A clear explainer of deepfakes: what they are, how AI creates fake videos, images and voices, the real risks they pose, and the practical…
Amelia Hart
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Amelia Hart
Technology Correspondent
Amelia Hart covers artificial intelligence, consumer tech and the platform economy. She has written about the technology industry for more than a decade.
What Is HTTPS and Why the Padlock Matters
A clear, jargon-free explainer of HTTPS and the padlock icon: what they actually protect, the common myth about what they mean, and how to…
Amelia Hart
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How to Spot a Fake or Scam Website
A practical guide to recognising fake and scam websites before they cost you money or steal your details — the warning signs to check, the…
Amelia Hart
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What Is Cloud Storage? A Beginner's Guide
A plain-English explainer of cloud storage: what it really means, how services like iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox work, what they cost…
Amelia Hart
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How to Back Up Your Phone (iPhone and Android)
A plain-English guide to backing up your phone so you never lose your photos, messages and contacts — covering iPhone and Android, cloud…
Amelia Hart
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What Is a Browser Cookie?
A browser cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device to remember things between visits — from your login to your shopping…
Amelia Hart
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How Spam Filtering Works
Spam filtering is the automated process that decides which incoming emails reach your inbox and which are quietly diverted to junk. Here is…
Amelia Hart
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How to Choose a Laptop: A Practical Buyer's Guide
Choosing a laptop comes down to matching a handful of components — processor, memory, storage, screen and battery — to what you actually do…
Amelia Hart
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What Is a Capsule Wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a small, carefully chosen set of clothes that mix and match into many outfits. Here is how it works, what to include…
Amelia Hart
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