How 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
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!
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.
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
Can 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 normShould social media have a dislike option?
Social media dislike buttons have been in the news since YouTube dropped them, but are these tools really a bad influence?
Read: Should social media have a dislike option?How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?
Our sluggish home broadband is often lamented, but the UK actually offers comparatively okay-ish average speeds.
Read: How does UK broadband speed compare globally in 2021?What makes a PC crash?
PC crashes are a sad reality, but newer versions of Windows are much more stable than their predecessors
Read: What makes a PC crash?How to avoid falling for cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency scams like Squid provide an easy revenue stream for criminals, but it’s easy to avoid falling for these online schemes
Read: How to avoid falling for cryptocurrency scamsComing soon to a router near you: the evolution of 6GHz WiFi
The emergence of 6GHz WiFi could significantly improve home broadband connections, though it’s important to understand why that’s necessary
Read: Coming soon to a router near you: the evolution of 6GHz WiFiAre hardwired peripherals better than wireless ones?
The choice between wired or wireless has become more complex in recent years, as technology evolves.
Read: Are hardwired peripherals better than wireless ones?Why a new underground map system could simplify your next broadband contract
The National Underground Asset Register could be transformative for ISPs and consumers alike, shining a light on what's below the ground
Read: Why a new underground map system could simplify your next broadband contractHow fast is UK broadband these days?
How fast is UK broadband? It’s a question many people ask, especially in an international context, but the answer is far from clear-cut
Read: How fast is UK broadband these days?How many types of domain name are there?
There are five main types of domain name, but many of us might struggle to identify the differences between them
Read: How many types of domain name are there?A brief history of British broadband
The history of broadband is fascinating, but it’s also littered with technological dead-ends and lessons for today’s consumers
Read: A brief history of British broadbandMost common broadband complaints revealed
There are some surprisingly common reasons for complaining to your ISP, but these reasons vary from one provider to the next
Read: Most common broadband complaints revealedIs the internet coming through my home broadband connection censored?
The thought of ISPs blocking content might seem unethical, but it’s something they’re increasingly being forced to do
Read: Is the internet coming through my home broadband connection censored?Broadband history: what were the first websites ever launched?
The very earliest websites illustrate how much the internet has changed since the mid-1980s
Read: Broadband history: what were the first websites ever launched?Common broadband myths exposed
Common broadband myths range from misunderstandings to absurdities, and separating fact from fiction is vital for consumers
Read: Common broadband myths exposed