Richard Sutherland

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Richard Sutherland

Richard brings more than 20 years of computer science, full-stack development and business operations experience to IT Pro Portal. A graduate in Computer Science and former IT support manager at Samsung, Richard has taught courses in Java, PHP and Perl, and developed software for both private businesses and state organisations. A prolific author in B2B and B2C tech, Richard has written material for Samsung, TechRadar Pro, and now IT Pro Portal.

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Network & Internet

A guide to testing your wireless router's performance

Learn how to test the speed and reliability of your wireless router using free network monitoring and testing tools

4 Apr 2022

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remote access

How to remote desktop into Ubuntu

Thanks to its user-friendly built-in tools, it’s a cinch to remote desktop into Ubuntu using either VNC or RDP. We outline how

25 Mar 2022

Microsoft Remote Desktop demonstrated on a Windows machine

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remote access

What is RDP?

We explain RDP, the transfer protocol for Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Services that enables remote control of a PC over a network connection

21 Mar 2022

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web hosting

What is AWS hosting?

In this article, we look at what AWS hosting is and how it's long been an integral part of the internet

15 Mar 2022

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remote access

What is VNC?

VNC is a versatile protocol used to view and control a remote computer’s desktop. Here’s how you can use it in your company

10 Mar 2022

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remote access

What is a remote desktop?

With remote desktop software, you can use a remote computer as if you were sitting in front of it. Here’s how it can help your business

10 Mar 2022

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remote access

VNC Connect review

VNC Connect is a robust, corporate-focused version of the VNC remote admin protocol with cloud connectivity and better encryption

7 Mar 2022

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productivity

The best Microsoft Office alternatives: Free, paid, and online mobile office suites

We run down the best Microsoft Office alternatives available, so you can decide whether it’s time to jump ship

7 Mar 2022

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remote access

Microsoft Remote Desktop review

Our Microsoft Remote Desktop review asks whether the free remote access tool found on almost all office PCs is the ideal solution for you

1 Mar 2022

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remote access

TightVNC review

TightVNC offers a free, time-tested way to connect remotely to multiple operating systems, but it’s not without its flaws

28 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

NewsLeecher review

Our NewsLeecher review looks at the pros and cons of a Usenet provider that claims to offer the complete Usenet experience

25 Feb 2022

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productivity

How to insert a tick or a cross symbol in Microsoft Word and Excel

There are several ways to insert a tick symbol into Microsoft Word – these are the best options

11 Feb 2022

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remote access

How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection

We explain how to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, the free remote administration tool built into Windows

9 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

Easynews review

Our Easynews review examines if the browser-based Usenet search and download feature warrants the service’s relatively high price

7 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

Eweka review

Our Eweka review finds the Usenet provider offers super-fast speeds and comes bundled with excellent Usenet client software

7 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

TweakNews review

Our TweakNews review tests the European Usenet provider’s speed and bundled software, finding it a solid Usenet service overall

4 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

Newshosting review

Our Newshosting review looks at the features, price, ease-of-use, and speed of the popular Usenet provider

2 Feb 2022

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Network & Internet

UsenetServer review

Our UsenetServer review outlines why the Usenet provider is a great choice, including factors like its long retention rates

2 Feb 2022

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web hosting

Best cheap web hosting

Our guide to the best cheap web hosting providers studies performance and picks out top deals offering hosting for less

28 Jan 2022

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web hosting

Best free web hosting

We evaluate the best free web hosting providers, for those with little to no budget who want web hosting for their website

28 Jan 2022

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Software

Best password managers

In our rundown of the best password managers, we help you decide which software is right for your needs

27 Jan 2022

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Linux

Best email client for Linux

Get the best email client for Linux in 2022 by choosing from our top 10 picks.

19 Jan 2022

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web development

What is metadata?

Learn how metadata describes what your documents contain in a machine-readable format and how to use it in website SEO efforts

19 Nov 2021

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web hosting

InterServer review

Known for competitive pricing, our InterServer review finds performance hiccups and poor support to give SMEs reason for pause

13 Oct 2021

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web hosting

InMotion Hosting review

Our InMotion Hosting review found that the veteran host has many plans, but performance testing provides reasons to look elsewhere

12 Oct 2021

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Network & Internet

What is a network switch?

Network switches expand the number of devices that you can connect on your local network - here’s how they can help your business

5 Oct 2021

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web development

Wix vs Squarespace

We pit Wix vs Squarespace in a head-to-head to decide once and for all which is the best website builder

27 Aug 2021

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web development

Wix review

Our Wix review looks at the pricing, features, performance, and usability of the world’s most popular website builder

27 Jul 2021

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web development

Squarespace review

In our Squarespace review, we examine why it’s the most popular website builder in the US, Canada, and the UK

26 Jul 2021

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web development

Weebly review

In our Weebly review, we look at what makes the builder different, and why you might want to use it for your next business site

26 Jul 2021

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web hosting

DreamHost review

Our DreamHost review looks at the performance, features, support, and pricing of the popular web hosting service

23 Jul 2021

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web hosting

Registering a domain name: What small businesses need to consider

We outline how to start on the right track when registering a domain name, as they can make or break a company's online success

14 Jul 2021

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web development

How to make a website with GoDaddy

Find out how to make a website with GoDaddy, and create and manage it without having to touch a line of code

13 Jul 2021

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web development

How to build a website from scratch

We discuss how to build a website from scratch, and take you on a step-by-step guide through using a website builder

13 Jul 2021

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web development

How to build a website for free

We provide a step-by-step guide on how to build a website for free, and publish it online, all without spending a pound

12 Jul 2021

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Software

Trinity Rescue Kit review

In our Trinity Rescue Kit review, we decide whether the live CD rescue tool is still useful today

17 Jun 2021

A guide to testing your wireless router's performance

How to remote desktop into Ubuntu

What is RDP?

What is AWS hosting?

What is VNC?

What is a remote desktop?

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VNC Connect review

The best Microsoft Office alternatives: Free, paid, and online mobile office suites

Microsoft Remote Desktop review

TightVNC review

NewsLeecher review

How to insert a tick or a cross symbol in Microsoft Word and Excel

How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection

Easynews review

Eweka review

TweakNews review

Newshosting review

UsenetServer review

Best cheap web hosting

Best free web hosting

Best password managers

Best email client for Linux

What is metadata?

InterServer review

InMotion Hosting review

What is a network switch?

Wix vs Squarespace

Wix review

Squarespace review

Weebly review

DreamHost review

Registering a domain name: What small businesses need to consider

How to make a website with GoDaddy

How to build a website from scratch

How to build a website for free

Trinity Rescue Kit review