Top level domains to choose – and avoid
Knowing which top level domains to choose and avoid can have a huge bearing on a website’s traffic volumes, SEO performance and profitability
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!
Why turning it off and on again often works
If you’re struggling with software or hardware issues, don’t be surprised if the solution is to turn it off and on again
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Being able to choose a business domain name effectively is vital for giving a new enterprise the best chance of long-term success
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The long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.
Read: The Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?You’re doing aspect ratio all wrong…
The optimal aspect ratio for streaming and gaming can affect everything from app design to your experiences as a consumer
Read: You’re doing aspect ratio all wrong…You can find WiFi networks in some unexpected places…
Public WiFi networks aren’t just found in upmarket hotels any longer, and they’re more widespread than you might realise
Read: You can find WiFi networks in some unexpected places…Why using ISP email accounts is a risk
ISP email accounts are handy when you start a new broadband contract, but their long-term future is highly uncertain
What’s the best cloud storage in 2022?
Cloud technology has evolved a long way in a short space of time - it's important to choose wisely!
Read: What’s the best cloud storage in 2022?Strange places you can watch streaming content online
Streaming services are making it easier than ever to watch streaming content online wherever you happen to be
Read: Strange places you can watch streaming content onlineWhat should I do if my ISP threatens to cut me off?
The prospect of ISP disconnection could seem apocalyptic, but there are many reasons why it may occur, most of which can be averted in advance
Read: What should I do if my ISP threatens to cut me off?How to avoid overloading your broadband router with too many devices
Overloading your broadband router is easily done if you attempt to connect too many devices, but how many is too many?
Read: How to avoid overloading your broadband router with too many devicesSlow broadband is leading to rural depopulation
The link with below-par broadband might not seem obvious, but it’s causing concern at the highest levels of Government
Read: Slow broadband is leading to rural depopulationShould you stay with a ‘Big Four’ broadband provider?
The UK’s four largest broadband providers dominate the market, but there are good reasons why switching to a smaller firm may be beneficial
How to cut your broadband bill in 2022
With tough economic times looming, now’s the time to reduce your broadband bill down to the bare minimum
Read: How to cut your broadband bill in 2022How do smart TVs work?
With 217 million people expected to purchase a new television in 2022, understanding how smart TVs work is crucial if you’ve never owned one
Read: How do smart TVs work?What are symmetrical broadband speeds?
Symmetrical broadband speeds represent a key advantage of full fibre broadband services, but how do they work?
Read: What are symmetrical broadband speeds?Is there room in space for thousands of broadband satellites?
Current proposals would see broadband satellites launched in their thousands, creating a load of extra orbiting clutter.
Read: Is there room in space for thousands of broadband satellites?How to reduce your screen time in 2022
Setting a goal to reduce your screen time is hugely beneficial, giving you more opportunity to focus on mental wellbeing and physical fitness
Read: How to reduce your screen time in 2022How to launch an online shop with no technical knowledge
Thanks to apps and website templates, the days when you needed a computing qualification to launch an ecommerce store are long gone
Read: How to launch an online shop with no technical knowledgeHow to permanently delete social media accounts
As social media continues to fragment and mature, 2022 may be the year when many of us decide to log off completely.
Read: How to permanently delete social media accountsWhat’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?
As landlines are supplanted by newer fibre optic technology, this older connectivity is being dismantled and disposed of.
Read: What’s happening to Britain’s old copper phone lines?How to ensure your online security is up to date in 2022
A new year inevitably brings new online security concerns, but simple steps can ensure you’re protected against malware, phishing and hacking
Read: How to ensure your online security is up to date in 2022Do you need an office to set up a new business?
Running a business without an office might seem impractical, but it’s something many entrepreneurs have successfully achieved
Read: Do you need an office to set up a new business?The best streaming content coming in 2022
Staying in remains the new going out, and these new series could be among the best to stream as we enter year three of the pandemic.
Read: The best streaming content coming in 2022Same-day broadband switching is on the way
As 2022 dawns, quick and easy switching will simplify the process of migrating from one ISP to another.
Read: Same-day broadband switching is on the wayWhat is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is one of the world’s most widely used software packages, and yet many people have no idea what it consists of
Read: What is Microsoft 365?BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 Review
As a second pandemic-dominated year draws to a close, we review the UK broadband industry in 2021
Read: BroadbandDeals.co.uk 2021 ReviewCan I trust chatbots?
Their ubiquity means it’s increasingly important to trust chatbots, even though many people are unsure how these automated programs work
Read: Can I trust chatbots?What are the main components inside a computer?
Computer components can seem mysterious to the uninitiated, yet each one performs a basic – and essential – task
Read: What are the main components inside a computer?Compulsory two-factor authentication now the norm
Two-factor authentication might be an inconvenience, but it’s also a frontline weapon against fraud and cybercrime
Read: Compulsory two-factor authentication now the norm