How quickly is full fibre broadband really being rolled out across the UK?
Fewer than one in six UK households benefits from full-fibre broadband, even though it's a staple in most new homes.
Neil Cumins
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Staying safe on social media
As people become increasingly aware of how much data they’re sharing online, staying safe on social media is becoming a hot topic
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Despite its rather sinister name, a mailer daemon is a vital component of email delivery – the bearer of bad news when a message can’t be delivered
Read: What is a mailer daemon?Are broadband outages on the increase?
We've all felt the frustration of connecting to wifi only to see the dreaded 'No Internet Connection'
Read: Are broadband outages on the increase?What is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?
Bandwidth and broadband are often conflated, so knowing the difference between the two will help to ensure your next broadband deal is suitable for your needs
Read: What is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?DIY Video streaming – the rise of a big-bucks phenomenon
Self-made live video is big business nowadays, from Twitch and YouTube channels to Instagram Stories and Facebook Live streams
Read: DIY Video streaming – the rise of a big-bucks phenomenonXbox All Access could change console gaming forever
Xbox All Access lets you buy a console like a phone, but will it change gaming?
How to avoid buying a bad computer
It’s easy to avoid buying a bad computer nowadays, even if you’re not confident about a particular device’s technical specifications or your own requirements
Read: How to avoid buying a bad computerOculus Quest 2: Transforming gaming or threatening privacy?
The new Facebook-owned standalone VR system looks like a bargain, but will it come with hidden costs?
Read: Oculus Quest 2: Transforming gaming or threatening privacy?Why does Hull not have BT or Openreach infrastructure?
Telephone services and broadband in Hull are different to the rest of the country, owing to a curious historic anomaly
Read: Why does Hull not have BT or Openreach infrastructure?Landlines may finally become a thing of the past
The end of landlines has been predicted for some time, but now their days may really be numbered
Read: Landlines may finally become a thing of the pastIs your broadband ready for the PS5?
The latest version of Sony’s flagship console launches soon.
Read: Is your broadband ready for the PS5?Getting started with BritBox
BritBox is the latest entrant to the increasingly crowded streaming media sector, but what does it offer and how easy is it to navigate?
Is my broadband tax-deductible?
With millions of people now working from home, it’s important to understand whether your broadband is tax-deductible or not
Read: Is my broadband tax-deductible?Using the Tor app
The Tor app provides a smartphone-friendly way to keep your home broadband activities below the radar of cookies, search engines and even the authorities
Read: Using the Tor appIs UK broadband fit for a work from home world?
As more people work remotely post-lockdown, can the country's web infrastructure cope?
Read: Is UK broadband fit for a work from home world?Is bitcoin a scam?
Bitcoin scams are endemic, but the world’s first decentralised cryptocurrency does have some merit if you can forgive its many flaws
Read: Is bitcoin a scam?What Virgin Media’s Universal Credit broadband means for the industry
Virgin's new discounted offering is an innovative approach affordable broadband provision for low income households
Read: What Virgin Media’s Universal Credit broadband means for the industryCommon broadband customer service issues – and how to respond
We consider some of the most common broadband customer service issues, identifying ways to respond to them and help resolve them
Read: Common broadband customer service issues – and how to respondOfcom could save out-of-contract broadband customers £270 million
Significant savings for many users, following a recent price review by the industry watchdog.
Read: Ofcom could save out-of-contract broadband customers £270 millionWhat are the best productivity apps for a pandemic?
With the pandemic forcing us to spend more time at home, what are the best productivity apps for work and play?
Read: What are the best productivity apps for a pandemic?The UK regions with the slowest average broadband speeds revealed
The slowest average broadband speeds tend to be found in rural regions, and these connections impose tangible disadvantages in today’s online society
Read: The UK regions with the slowest average broadband speeds revealedHow to choose a new website address
It’s often an afterthought when launching a new online platform, but it’s crucial to choose a new website address which helps it stand out in a congested market
Read: How to choose a new website addressThe best places to watch football this season
Read: The best places to watch football this seasonHow to live without home broadband (temporarily)
The prospect of living without home broadband may seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly easy to manage short-term with advanced planning
Read: How to live without home broadband (temporarily)How to tell native advertising from normal content
Read: How to tell native advertising from normal contentGetting started with PayPal
Read: Getting started with PayPalCommon blogging mistakes – and how to avoid them
Read: Common blogging mistakes – and how to avoid themThe biggest drawbacks of online gaming, and how to tackle them
There are various drawbacks of online gaming from both a technical and financial perspective, but every issue has a resolution
Read: The biggest drawbacks of online gaming, and how to tackle themWhat SSL means – and why it’s about to change
With forthcoming changes to the way websites are secured, it’s important to know what SSL means and why it matters to consumers
Read: What SSL means – and why it’s about to change