What is the World Wide Web?
To understand what is the World Wide Web, we need to go back to an age when the internet existed but web browsing didn’t.
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!
How can I buy a domain name already in use?
Discovering your perfect domain name is already in use doesn’t necessarily stop you from buying it...
Read: How can I buy a domain name already in use?Photoshop is expensive: try these free photo editing programs
Free photo editing utilities can benefit consumers and small businesses alike, enabling you to improve and augment original images
Read: Photoshop is expensive: try these free photo editing programsWhy do I keep getting undeliverable notifications for emails I didn’t send?
Receiving undeliverable notifications for emails you never sent usually means you’re being targeted by malware.
Read: Why do I keep getting undeliverable notifications for emails I didn’t send?The UK broadband market is shrinking
The consolidation of brands may not be a cause for concern, but it’ll be notable when you look for a new provider.
Read: The UK broadband market is shrinkingBeware: keystroke logging malware on the rise
This favoured technique of hackers and cybercriminals is a growing phenomenon internet users should be wary of.
Read: Beware: keystroke logging malware on the riseTop 5 tips to extend the life of your PC
Being able to extend the lifespan of your PC will maximise the value of this expensive piece of kit!
How to stay online if you can’t afford broadband
Many households are facing a financial scenario where they can't afford broadband, but there are ways to stay online without an ISP.
Read: How to stay online if you can’t afford broadbandTop tips for Windows 11 users
These tips for Windows 11 users can simplify your transition to Microsoft’s latest operating system.
Read: Top tips for Windows 11 usersProperty listings may need to include broadband coverage in future
Property listings and broadband coverage could be combined under new proposals, giving consumers better insight into domestic connectivity
Read: Property listings may need to include broadband coverage in futureWhat are URLs?
Many people wouldn’t know how to answer the question ‘what are URLs’, yet the answer is surprisingly straightforward
Read: What are URLs?Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?
The relationship between power cuts and broadband access might not be obvious, but it could be significant this winter.
Read: Could power-cuts force our homes offline this winter?How to get the best results from broadband customer service
Your broadband provider's call centre staff are the gatekeepers of a functioning home internet connection, so keeping them on-side is crucial.
Do I have to buy a smart TV nowadays?
Smart TVs are ubiquitous, but it’s still possible to buy a television which isn’t internet enabled.
Read: Do I have to buy a smart TV nowadays?What happens to old websites?
Old websites are often forgotten and abandoned, but their addresses can subsequently be reused by unrelated brands or businesses
Read: What happens to old websites?What is a botnet?
We explore the phenomenon of zombie computer networks, explaining what are botnets used for and how they’re assembled
Read: What is a botnet?Is Bing a good alternative to Google?
The choice between Google or Bing isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. You’re probably using both search engines without even realising it
Read: Is Bing a good alternative to Google?The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealed
Shocking new research shows almost 11 million people have endured lengthy broadband outages in the last year.
Read: The billion pound cost of broadband outages revealedHow to choose the best printer in 2022
Choosing a printer is a minefield, but many of today’s models are impressively fast and affordable to run.
Read: How to choose the best printer in 2022How to stop latency ruining your online experiences
ISPs do everything they can to stop latency affecting consumer internet access, but we can play our part as well
Read: How to stop latency ruining your online experiencesOnline Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!
The future of online safety is being fiercely debated at present, and businesses are being urged to add their voices to the discussion
Read: Online Safety Bill: have your say on the future of the internet!Are you paying for stuff you don’t want? Check your broadband bill!
Studying your broadband bill can reveal errors and disparities, services you don’t need and savings you could be making.
Read: Are you paying for stuff you don’t want? Check your broadband bill!Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze
Buying refurbished consumer electronics is an easy way to reduce household spending, but are there questions about device safety?
Read: Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeezeHow to choose the best deal for student broadband
Starting college or uni this autumn in a shared property? Here’s what you need to know about student broadband contracts.
Read: How to choose the best deal for student broadbandUK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?
Comparing domestic and global broadband speeds demonstrates how the UK’s internet infrastructure is performing.
Read: UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?Where can I watch live football?
If you want to watch live football at home, platform divergence and rising living costs mean tough decisions need to be made.
Read: Where can I watch live football?What happens if my broadband provider goes on strike?
There are growing concerns that a broadband provider strike may happen in the next few months.
Read: What happens if my broadband provider goes on strike?Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internet
Fake online reviews devalue the internet. We explain what consumers need to know about this enduring phenomenon.
Read: Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internetWhy are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?
The prospect of receiving gigabit broadband in new homes is highly appealing, but it’s not something you can take for granted yet.
Read: Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?How to set parental controls on broadband use
Setting up parental controls on your wifi ensures younger members of the household can’t stumble across age-inappropriate content.
Read: How to set parental controls on broadband use