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Understanding the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes makes purchasing new hardware like phones and tablets much easier


Understanding the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes makes purchasing new hardware like phones and tablets much easier
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?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?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?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 winterWe answer a couple of significant questions: what is Twitch, and why does it have over 140 million monthly users?
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 youYou 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?Broadband line speed checks serve numerous purposes – including advising your ISP on where connection problems may lie
Read : The value of broadband line speed checksThe definition of what is live streaming can be confusing. We explain what qualifies – and what doesn’t
Read : What is live streaming?The Wayback Machine is more than just a glimpse of bygone times – it’s a genuinely useful resource
When online services go offline, the initial response may be more panicked than is really necessary
Read : Coping strategies when online services go offlineIt may be tempting to turn your broadband router off overnight, but it’s a bad idea for several reasons.
Read : Why you shouldn’t turn your broadband router off overnightChoosing a new ISP involves a variety of competing attributes. We explain how to prioritise the most important ones
Read : The most important factors when choosing a new ISP – rankedWhat are Trojans? Only the most insidious – and potentially damaging – form of malware
Read : What are Trojans?We explain when to use a VPN (and when not to) depending on your need for privacy, speed and safety
Read : When to use a VPN – and when not toNOW TV and Sky TV both offer live and on-demand content across your internet connection, but there are significant differences
Read : What are the differences between NOW TV and Sky TV?Social media algorithms may be designed to reinforce existing beliefs, but they’re also rewiring our brains without us realising
Read : How social media algorithms can literally change your mindThe best broadband routers will make you wonder why you persevered with your ISP-supplied hardware for so long
Read : The best broadband routers in 2024Signing up to no-contract broadband frees you from long-term commitments, but it does involve some compromises
Read : Should I consider no-contract broadband?If someone asked how is broadband defined, only 16 per cent of Brits would know what to say
Read : How is broadband defined?Automatic compensation for broadband outages is being discussed for businesses, mirroring a scheme already offered to consumers
Read : Should there be automatic compensation for broadband outages?A cloud storage provider closing could cause anxiety, but it’s relatively easy to switch cloud hosting providers
Read : How to handle the closure of a cloud storage providerFew of us would move house for faster broadband alone, but the prospect of better connectivity could swing a finely balanced decision
Read : Would you move house for faster broadband?Common broadband complaints often have surprisingly simple solutions which mean you don’t need to call your ISP or switch provider
Read : How to resolve the most common broadband complaintsAmid growing consumer concerns around Spotify and its rivals, we look at alternatives to music streaming services
Read : Fed up with the Spotify algorithm? There are alternatives…Paywalls are the main alternative to advertising when it comes to making online services economically viable
Read : What are paywalls?