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Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobile
In-car communications technology is increasingly dovetailing with the platforms and providers we rely on at home
Read: Tomorrow’s cars will make home broadband truly mobileBroadband and WiFi are not the same thing
Broadband and WiFi are often confused, yet the differences between them deserve understanding – especially when faults arise.
Read: Broadband and WiFi are not the same thingWhat was dial-up internet like?
Looking back on the dial-up internet era demonstrates how rapidly domestic internet connectivity has advanced in the last two decades
Read: What was dial-up internet like?How to cushion yourself against broadband price rises
Broadband price rises have been in the news recently, but there are ways to reduce their impact on already-stretched household finances
Read: How to cushion yourself against broadband price risesWhat are shared and dedicated web hosting?
The differences between shared and dedicated web hosting are significant – yet most consumers wouldn’t notice the difference
Read: What are shared and dedicated web hosting?Behavioural biometrics: transforming online security
The latest advance in the war against identity theft and fraud will change how we identify ourselves online.
How to safely dispose of your old PC
Knowing how to dispose of an old computer safely when it reaches the end of its life can simplify an otherwise fraught process.
Read: How to safely dispose of your old PCWhat to do if you need a broadband engineer visit
Broadband engineer visits to your home are rare, but certain steps will simplify the process if and when it’s necessary.
Read: What to do if you need a broadband engineer visitTop 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
Read: Top level domains to choose – and avoidWhy 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
Read: Why turning it off and on again often worksHow to choose the perfect domain name for your new business
Being able to choose a business domain name effectively is vital for giving a new enterprise the best chance of long-term success
Read: How to choose the perfect domain name for your new businessThe Online Security Bill is coming… what does it mean for you?
The long-awaited Online Security Bill could significantly affect domestic internet use. We consider some of its key proposals.
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
Read: Why using ISP email accounts is a riskWhat’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
Read: Should you stay with a ‘Big Four’ broadband provider?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?