How to choose a website domain name
A new year often brings new opportunities, but you’ll need to choose a website domain name for almost any business or venture nowadays
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!
Is the cryptocurrency gold rush going to last?
With Bitcoin spiking in value and even Presidents launching their own currencies, the cryptocurrency gold rush is gathering pace
Read: Is the cryptocurrency gold rush going to last?What should I do if I can’t access emails?
If you can't access emails, there’s no need to panic – a variety of short-term solutions will help while you investigate longer-term steps
Read: What should I do if I can’t access emails?Ten tips for reducing router interference
Reducing router interference can significantly improve your wireless connectivity – especially on slower connections
Read: Ten tips for reducing router interferenceWhat can I do if my street has slow broadband?
Slow broadband affects entire communities, so what can you do if you live on a street with inadequate connections?
Read: What can I do if my street has slow broadband?How to provide broadband in a holiday home
Offering broadband in a holiday home is essential for attracting guests and tenants. We outline your main options
Read: How to provide broadband in a holiday homeCan we still trust Google?
From data harvesting to monopoly concerns, the world’s leading search engine has never been so divisive – so can we still trust Google as a brand?
How to make the most of eBay
It’s been with us for decades, yet many people still don’t know how to make the most of eBay – the world’s leading auction website
Read: How to make the most of eBayThe best smart TVs to buy in 2025
With so many variations to choose from, finding the best smart TVs is increasingly a matter of personal preference
Read: The best smart TVs to buy in 2025Top translation options in 2025
There are numerous translation options on today’s market, but some are more dependable than others
Read: Top translation options in 2025Broadband mid-contract price increases – what’s changed?
Mid-contract price increases haven’t been banned, but they are being more tightly regulated. Here’s what you need to know.
Read: Broadband mid-contract price increases – what’s changed?Will universal superfast broadband be here by 2030?
We’re only five years from the promise of universal superfast broadband, but how realistic is this pledge?
Read: Will universal superfast broadband be here by 2030?Is 2025 going to be a year of cyberattacks?
Cyberattacks became more prevalent than ever in 2024. We explain how to stay safe in 2025.
Broadband on tap? It’s already happening in Scotland…
Broadband on tap might sound far-fetched, but it’s literally happening after a successful trial on Orkney
Read: Broadband on tap? It’s already happening in Scotland…How to save over £100 on your annual broadband bill in 2025
Being able to save on your annual broadband is more important than ever in a time of economic hardship.
Read: How to save over £100 on your annual broadband bill in 2025What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?
Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
Read: What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?What’s the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes?
Understanding the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes makes purchasing new hardware like phones and tablets much easier
Read: What’s the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes?What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?
Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?
Read: What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?I don’t need my website any more – what can I do with it?
Obsolete websites clutter every corner of the internet, but there are proven ways to dispose of them
Read: I don’t need my website any more – what can I do with it?Are you Very Hard to Reach? The UK Space Agency is here to help
The UK Government is attempting to resolve broadband issues affecting Very Hard to Reach households.
Read: Are you Very Hard to Reach? The UK Space Agency is here to helpWhat are ‘social engineering’ scams?
Social engineering is on the rise – we explain how to avoid becoming its next victim
Read: What are ‘social engineering’ scams?How big a threat is spyware?
The spyware threat is real – but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your risk of becoming a victim
Read: How big a threat is spyware?Coming soon – a national database designed to make broadband more reliable
A national database of underground cables is promising to make broadband more reliable
Read: Coming soon – a national database designed to make broadband more reliableTen boxsets to binge on this winter
If you’re looking for boxsets to binge on as the nights draw in, we have ten left-field streaming suggestions to consider
Read: Ten boxsets to binge on this winterWhat is Twitch, and why should I watch it?
We answer a couple of significant questions: what is Twitch, and why does it have over 140 million monthly users?
Read: What is Twitch, and why should I watch it?How to choose a web browser that works for you
Knowing how to choose a web browser for your specific needs can simplify and streamline your online experiences
Read: How to choose a web browser that works for youWhat does the World Broadband Association do?
You probably haven’t heard of the World Broadband Association, but their mission is to improve global internet access and connection quality
Read: What does the World Broadband Association do?How to take screenshots – and why you might want to
Knowing how to take screenshots can simplify many aspects of online life, from password management to complaints escalation
Read: How to take screenshots – and why you might want toThe value of broadband line speed checks
Broadband line speed checks serve numerous purposes – including advising your ISP on where connection problems may lie
Read: The value of broadband line speed checksWhat is live streaming?
The definition of what is live streaming can be confusing. We explain what qualifies – and what doesn’t
Read: What is live streaming?