Ofcom report reveals the state of British Broadband in 2022
Average speeds are on the up, but UK cities still lag well behind worldwide neighbours.
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!
Deepfakes threaten our perceptions and wellbeing
AI-generated video fakes may be the latest insidious threat to online safety. Here's how to spot one.
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What is cloud storage? It's worth knowing, since the cloud dominates today’s online experiences.
Read: A beginner’s guide to cloud storageBlack Friday 2022: Pros and Cons of shopping online
The coming weeks will see a surge in spending - here are some points to consider when shopping online this winter.
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Small business owners and startups across the UK are exploiting free business marketing tips to grow their brands.
Read: How to market a small business for freeWhat broadband speed do I need for working, streaming and gaming?
Minimum broadband speeds determine what type – and speed – of home internet connection you need.
Read: What broadband speed do I need for working, streaming and gaming?How are screen resolutions measured?
The question of how are screen resolutions measured has a surprisingly simple answer
How JPEGs became the world’s default image format
The JPEG file format has become the only one you’re ever likely to use for photographs.
Read: How JPEGs became the world’s default image formatCould 5G replace broadband?
The prospect of 5G replacing broadband might seem unlikely right now, but it could happen once additional bandwidth is released to mobile networks
Read: Could 5G replace broadband?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.
Read: What is the World Wide Web?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.
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.
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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!
Read: Top 5 tips to extend the life of your PCHow 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.
Read: How to get the best results from broadband customer serviceDo 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!