Why fast broadband could help you sell your home
The connection between broadband and house prices may not be obvious, but connection speeds have a tangible effect on your home’s desirability
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!
Making sense of your first broadband bill
It can be difficult making sense of your first broadband bill, with a variety of different charges potentially applicable at once
Read: Making sense of your first broadband billMaking the most of Instagram
Making the most of Instagram involves delving beyond the basics of posting and liking photos, to open up this sprawling platform’s true potential
Read: Making the most of InstagramThe history of two factor authentication
Despite being an occasional annoyance, two factor authentication has been developed to optimise personal safety while online
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Working outside productively represents one of the most compelling advantages of working from home, though it poses some specific challenges
Read: How to work al fresco without losing productivityWhy are PC towers so big and bulky?
It may seem odd that PC towers are still on sale, yet these powerful machines retain a loyal audience and some desirable characteristics
Read: Why are PC towers so big and bulky?A beginner’s guide to Linux
For decades, Linux has provided an alternative to the Windows and MacOS operating systems, and it also powers the Android smartphone platform
Why cost isn’t the only reason to switch broadband provider
There are various reasons why you might decide to switch broadband provider, and cost – though important – is by no means the only one
Read: Why cost isn’t the only reason to switch broadband providerWhat causes broadband outages?
Broadband outages can have a number of causes, and correctly identifying them is invaluable for managing without connectivity – or getting it restored
Read: What causes broadband outages?How Prestel preceded the modern-day internet
There may not seem to be much connection between Prestel and the internet, but the Post Office’s communications platform was effectively Web 1.0
Read: How Prestel preceded the modern-day internetBitcoin and the cryptocurrency gold rush
The cryptocurrency gold rush is a digital roulette wheel, where fortunes have been made and lost with little clarity on whether competing currencies have a future
Read: Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency gold rushProductivity software for home working
The home-working revolution has had a timely boost thanks to lockdown, and productivity software for home working can provide valuable assistance
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Although it’s tempting to respond to blackmail emails quickly, a more considered approach is always advisable for this unwelcome threat to our safety
Augmented reality in the home
It’s been a slow-burning revolution, but there’s a real prospect of augmented reality in the home becoming commonplace in the coming years
Read: Augmented reality in the homeProtecting your mental health online
Protecting your mental health online has never been more important, and there are easy ways to ensure the online world doesn’t become overwhelming
Read: Protecting your mental health onlineWhy is the UK’s broadband infrastructure so patchy?
Britain's broadband is an amalgam of cabling and connections stretching back many decades
Read: Why is the UK’s broadband infrastructure so patchy?How fast can fibre cabling transmit data?
Fibre cable data speeds are increasing to the point where networks should have the capacity for tomorrow’s data requirements
Read: How fast can fibre cabling transmit data?Has Disney+ been a success?
With millions of Disney+ contracts already taken out, the Disney Corporation’s expansion into on-demand media has been an unqualified success
Read: Has Disney+ been a success?What the fourth industrial revolution means for you
Another technological revolution may sound like a far-flung concept, but it’s going to transform our lives in the near future...
Read: What the fourth industrial revolution means for youTen tips for video calling
We’ve assembled a list of video calling tips which should make conference calls and online meetings more productive, effective and safe
Read: Ten tips for video callingHow do chatbots work?
Chatbots are a common sight on many websites, and these automated AI programs can be useful in lieu of speaking to a real person
Read: How do chatbots work?What are the differences between Cat 5 and Cat 6 cables?
As the only physical bridge between your router and web-enabled devices, the differences between Cat 5 and Cat 6 cables are worth understanding
Read: What are the differences between Cat 5 and Cat 6 cables?How to get the most out of Gmail
There are numerous ways to get the most out of Gmail, exploiting the full potential of Google’s iconic – and free – email service
Read: How to get the most out of GmailVideo doorbells: do you need one?
Video doorbells have been touted as the latest advance in smart home security, but there are important factors to consider
Read: Video doorbells: do you need one?How to earn rewards for browsing online
From concerts to cashback, it's possible to earn online rewards simply for browsing and searching - providing you're cautious
Read: How to earn rewards for browsing onlineHome broadband speeds are improving – but how quickly?
It’s comforting to know our internet is getting faster, but progress still lags behind Government targets.
Read: Home broadband speeds are improving – but how quickly?The growth of dial-up nostalgia
Twenty-five years has elapsed since the internet went mainstream, and dial-up nostalgia is taking hold among those who remember it
Read: The growth of dial-up nostalgiaThe importance of reviewing and renewing your broadband contract
Even if you have a busy family life and a demanding career, it’s vital to set aside time for reviewing and renewing your broadband contract
Read: The importance of reviewing and renewing your broadband contractDoes every new home now have gigabit broadband access?
Housebuilders will soon be legally obligated to ensure new homes receive gigabit broadband access, preparing residents for a connected future
Read: Does every new home now have gigabit broadband access?