What 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?Social engineering is on the rise – we explain how to avoid becoming its next victim
Read : What are ‘social engineering’ scams?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 winterYou 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?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 toBroadband line speed checks serve numerous purposes – including advising your ISP on where connection problems may lie
Read : The value of broadband line speed checksThe Wayback Machine is more than just a glimpse of bygone times – it’s a genuinely useful resource
Read : What is the Wayback Machine, and how can I use it?When online services go offline, the initial response may be more panicked than is really necessary
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Read : How to use What3WordsChoosing 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?Signing 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
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Read : What are paywalls?Whether you’re looking for a new career, a freelance role or a side hustle, the best job websites in the UK have you covered
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Read : Where to watch live football online this seasonThere are some things your next computer needs, and many features you could probably live without.
Read : Five things your next computer needs – and five things it doesn’tNew laptop features vary hugely by price, operating system and manufacturer. We explain what to look for
Read : What features should I look for in a new laptop?Targeted advertising is the tip of an iceberg of personal data endlessly being resold across the internet
Read : How targeted is targeted advertising?It’s important to make the most of LinkedIn if you want to boost your career, including these little-known tips
Read : Ten ways to make the most of LinkedIn