Why Fibre to the Cabinet is being phased out
Time is running out for Fibre to the Cabinet, as full fibre broadband replaces it across the UK and Channel Islands
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!
How computer hard drives keep your data safe
Computer hard drives are far more complex than most people realise, and our data would literally be lost without them
Read: How computer hard drives keep your data safeThe best and worst ISPs according to Which?
Which? has rated the UK’s best and worst ISPs, but its findings should be approached with caution
Read: The best and worst ISPs according to Which?Is the end nigh for social media?
Two landmark court verdicts in America have called into question the business model of today’s social media platforms
Read: Is the end nigh for social media?How much Apple hardware is available in the UK?
Despite a wealth of device manufacturers and a variety of operating systems, Apple hardware remains a distinct breed
Read: How much Apple hardware is available in the UK?Are we moving into a post-Google search world?
Searching without Google might have seemed unthinkable a decade ago, but the internet is changing very quickly.
Read: Are we moving into a post-Google search world?How to remove unwanted apps from a PC
Being able to remove unwanted apps from a PC can add years to a device’s life and keep it out of landfill
Has the UK lost trust in the internet?
Trust in the internet is declining, and it’s up to individuals to rebalance their use of online services
Read: Has the UK lost trust in the internet?The ISPs we couldn’t help complaining about in 2025
ISP complaints are an inevitable part of broadband services, but some companies attract more criticism than others
Read: The ISPs we couldn’t help complaining about in 2025What can we expect from HBO Max – the UK’s newest streaming service?
There’s yet another streaming service coming to the UK in the form of HBO Max, but is it worth subscribing to?
Read: What can we expect from HBO Max – the UK’s newest streaming service?The pros and cons of 2Gbps home broadband
With 2Gbps home broadband now being marketed, we consider what households might do with all this bandwidth
Read: The pros and cons of 2Gbps home broadbandBroadband cable theft is on the rise in the UK
Broadband cable theft brings outages and disruption to affected communities.
Read: Broadband cable theft is on the rise in the UKMaking Tax Digital – what you need to know (and do)
Making Tax Digital is a radical change to the UK’s tax system, requiring specialist software and quarterly reporting
Why are so many ISPs going out of business?
Recent years have seen swathes of ISPs going out of business, but what does this mean for consumers?
Read: Why are so many ISPs going out of business?How much do smartphone models really change from one year to the next?
Smartphone evolution has dwindled to a halt, so how much do these handset 'upgrades' really change?
Read: How much do smartphone models really change from one year to the next?Why word processing doesn’t have to mean Word
Word processing software is abundant, yet many people default to Microsoft’s offering without considering the alternatives
Read: Why word processing doesn’t have to mean WordVPN usage is booming – here’s how to use them safely
There’s been rapid growth in VPN usage since the Online Safety Act was introduced, but can these tools be trusted?
Read: VPN usage is booming – here’s how to use them safelyBroadband prices are increasing in April… here’s what you can do
Broadband price rises are on the horizon, but there are ways to keep your monthly bills down
Read: Broadband prices are increasing in April… here’s what you can doWhere does my broadband router come from?
Broadband routers are manufactured around the world, yet their country of origin can affect consumer trust.
Read: Where does my broadband router come from?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?
Read: New data centres springing up around the UKThe 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 information