Broadband Guides

Does living in a rural region mean slow broadband?

There’s a popular misconception that living in a rural region automatically means slow broadband, yet full fibre can be found everywhere

How many types of cyber threats are there?

Cyber threats come in numerous forms. We highlight the classic examples and the lesser-known variants which could strike without warning

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

Ten tips for reducing router interference

What 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?

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

The 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

Top translation options in 2025

There are numerous translation options on today’s market, but some are more dependable than others

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.

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?

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

What are ‘social engineering’ scams?

Social engineering is on the rise – we explain how to avoid becoming its next victim

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

Ten 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

How to choose a web browser that works for you

What 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

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

The value of broadband line speed checks

Broadband line speed checks serve numerous purposes – including advising your ISP on where connection problems may lie

What is the Wayback Machine, and how can I use it?

The Wayback Machine is more than just a glimpse of bygone times – it’s a genuinely useful resource

Coping strategies when online services go offline

When online services go offline, the initial response may be more panicked than is really necessary

Why you shouldn’t turn your broadband router off overnight

It may be tempting to turn your broadband router off overnight, but it’s a bad idea for several reasons.

How to use What3Words

When used correctly, What3Words can be an invaluable navigation tool, even if you’re not especially tech-literate

The most important factors when choosing a new ISP – ranked

Choosing a new ISP involves a variety of competing attributes. We explain how to prioritise the most important ones

What are Trojans?

What are Trojans? Only the most insidious – and potentially damaging – form of malware

When to use a VPN – and when not to

We explain when to use a VPN (and when not to) depending on your need for privacy, speed and safety

What are the differences between NOW TV and Sky TV?

NOW TV and Sky TV both offer live and on-demand content across your internet connection, but there are significant differences

The best broadband routers in 2024

The best broadband routers will make you wonder why you persevered with your ISP-supplied hardware for so long

Should I consider no-contract broadband?

Signing up to no-contract broadband frees you from long-term commitments, but it does involve some compromises

How is broadband defined?

If someone asked how is broadband defined, only 16 per cent of Brits would know what to say

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