Where does my broadband router come from?
Broadband routers are manufactured around the world, yet their country of origin can affect consumer trust.
Neil Cumins
Neil is our resident tech expert. He's written guides on loads of broadband head-scratchers and is determined to solve all your technology problems!
Tips for speeding up device charging
Speeding up device charging doesn’t just help with smartphones – it can also transform gaming and work activities.
Read: Tips for speeding up device chargingThe shows worth signing up to streaming platforms for in 2026
Choosing streaming platforms is more complex than ever, but these marquee shows might help to sway your decision
Read: The shows worth signing up to streaming platforms for in 2026What is Google TV?
In a world of fragmenting streaming platforms, it’s worth taking a moment to consider Google TV and how it works.
Read: What is Google TV?Keeping the noise down in today’s multimedia age
With so many web-enabled devices and entertainment platforms in our homes, it’s easy to generate unwanted noise pollution
Read: Keeping the noise down in today’s multimedia ageBroadband jargon people rarely understand
We explain some of the broadband jargon and technical terminology consumers are often confused by.
Read: Broadband jargon people rarely understandNew data centres springing up around the UK
Why are data centres being built all over the country? And what is the cost?
The best games consoles of 2026
From cutting-edge to intentionally retro, the best games consoles of 2026 come in numerous flavours.
Read: The best games consoles of 2026Top ways to quickly speed up home internet connections
There are many occasions where it’s valuable to speed up home internet connections – if only for a few moments.
Read: Top ways to quickly speed up home internet connectionsThese common mistakes are leaving your broadband router open to attack
Broadband router security isn’t something many people concern themselves with, yet it’s a vital aspect of online safety.
Read: These common mistakes are leaving your broadband router open to attackWhat is dark mode, and why should I use it?
Dark mode is an underrated aspect of modern computing, combining health and environmental benefits
Read: What is dark mode, and why should I use it?Why you need to look after your personally identifiable information
Personally identifiable information is the default currency in most cybercrime and online fraud. Here’s what you need to know
Read: Why you need to look after your personally identifiable informationWhat does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?
The new Cyber Resilience Bill aims to minimise cyberattacks – but what does it mean for you?
Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?
After a tumultuous 2025, cryptocurrencies are looking uniquely vulnerable as 2026 dawns.
Read: Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?How to resolve broadband complaints using independent dispute resolution services
Dispute resolution services act as independent arbiters when consumers and their broadband suppliers fall out .
Read: How to resolve broadband complaints using independent dispute resolution servicesWhat are IP addresses, and how do they identify us?
With widespread confusion surrounding what are IP addresses, we explain why the internet wouldn’t work without them
Read: What are IP addresses, and how do they identify us?Does it matter if my ISP is taken over or rebranded?
Broadband rebrands are a common facet of internet services, but a rebranded ISP shouldn’t affect your connection
Read: Does it matter if my ISP is taken over or rebranded?Why different computer games require different levels of hardware
Device hardware requirements are often overlooked, but they vary hugely depending on the type of game you’re looking to play
Read: Why different computer games require different levels of hardwareHow to make the most of the BBC iPlayer
Winter is here and the BBC iPlayer offers a strong alternative to paid streaming services
Read: How to make the most of the BBC iPlayerWhy do housebuilders do deals with full fibre ISPs?
Most new homes now have broadband connections pre-installed by full fibre ISPs, but why has this become the case?
Read: Why do housebuilders do deals with full fibre ISPs?Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?
The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.
Read: Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadband
The UK broadband sector recently passed a significant milestone, with Openreach fibre broadband more widely available than ever before.
Read: Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadbandYou’re entitled to automatic compensation for broadband issues
Many consumers remain unaware they should be receiving automatic compensation for broadband issues.
Read: You’re entitled to automatic compensation for broadband issuesWhat’s your broadband connection called?
We investigate the consumer confusion around broadband connection terminology
Read: What’s your broadband connection called?How are broadband connection problems defined?
Broadband connection problems affect most of us at some point, but how are they defined and what causes them?
Read: How are broadband connection problems defined?The strange new world of streaming service venues
Streaming service venues are the streaming age’s theme parks – but are they worth visiting?
Read: The strange new world of streaming service venuesWhat does RAM do, and why is it so important?
Random access memory powers everything we do on our phones and tablets. We explain what does RAM do and why it’s so vital
Read: What does RAM do, and why is it so important?Pros and Cons of no-contract broadband deals
No-contract broadband is a great option for many consumers, but it does bring some disadvantages as well.
Read: Pros and Cons of no-contract broadband dealsHow to make the most of WhatsApp
We explain how to make the most of WhatsApp, which offers far more than just messaging functionality
Read: How to make the most of WhatsAppThe ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act is only a few months old, but it’s already disrupting the internet in unforeseen ways.
Read: The ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety Act