How does free public WiFi work?
Free public WiFi has become big business, as a way of attracting and retaining customers for longer
Broadband Guides: Understanding Broadband
What’s the difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub?
There’s more than one difference between a mobile dongle and a MiFi hub, which is worth understanding if you need temporary (or portable) internet access
Read moreWhat is a smart home?
The definition of what is a smart home has changed over the years, and today it incorporates everything from green energy to automation
Read moreThe differences between broadband, superfast and ultrafast broadband
Read moreWhy is it hard to get new cable services in established areas?
Millions of consumers would benefit from the faster internet speeds offered by cable services, yet these are often unavailable, even in urban areas
Read moreHow do you deliver broadband to an island?
Broadband in island communities can be a hit-and-miss affair, not helped by the UK’s awkward geography and topology
Read moreHow densely populated is the UK?
The question of how densely populated is the UK takes on particular significance when it comes to broadband availability
Why do broadband speeds tend to be quoted as 11, 35 or 64Mbps?
Standard broadband speeds tend to be clustered around a few key numbers, but there are good reasons for this consistency among rival ISPs
Read moreHow energy efficient is your broadband?
There might not seem to be many parallels between power and internet connectivity, but energy efficient broadband can be measured and analysed
Read moreHow to find great photographs online
Read moreWho are Openreach, and why are they so significant?
It’s important for consumers to understand who are Openreach working on behalf of when they undertake broadband works or agree to connect a telephone line
Read moreWhat is binary data?
We talk about binary data all the time, but it’s not immediately obvious what this term means – or how it’s measured
Read moreHow to switch off after spending the day online
Being able to disconnect from the internet is a real challenge, but it’s vital for preserving our mental and physical wellbeing and safety
How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homes
Full-fibre broadband in new builds is becoming commonplace as developers tempt potential purchasers with ultrafast connectivity
Read moreFACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP supplies
ISP branded routers are often disappointingly cheap and inefficient - switching could make a huge difference
Read moreWhat is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?
Read moreWhy does Hull not have BT or Openreach infrastructure?
Telephone services and broadband in Hull are different to the rest of the country, owing to a curious historic anomaly
Read moreHow to live without home broadband (temporarily)
The prospect of living without home broadband may seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly easy to manage short-term with advanced planning
Read moreWhy fast broadband could help you sell your home
The connection between broadband and house prices may not be obvious, but connection speeds have a tangible effect on your home’s desirability
Read moreMaking sense of your first broadband bill
It can be difficult making sense of your first broadband bill, with a variety of different charges potentially applicable at once
Read moreWhy are PC towers so big and bulky?
It may seem odd that PC towers are still on sale, yet these powerful machines retain a loyal audience and some desirable characteristics
Read moreWhat causes broadband outages?
Broadband outages can have a number of causes, and correctly identifying them is invaluable for managing without connectivity – or getting it restored
Read moreThe pros and cons of Powerline adaptors
Read moreWhat broadband speeds do I actually need?
ISP’s are offering packages for every budget and speed requirement - but do you actually know what you need from your broadband?
Read moreWhat does IPv6 mean?
Read moreBits and bytes and bandwidth speeds
Read moreHow do Google and Bing compile search results?
Read moreWhat are broadband boosters?
Read moreHow to make the most of YouTube
The video streaming site can do a lot more...
Read moreA beginner’s guide to Twitter
Read moreWhat is G.fast?
Read moreWhat to do when some wireless devices connect to WiFi but others don’t
Read moreSocial media platforms – What’s the difference?
Read moreHow to win the battle with slow Wifi
Crap wireless connectivity is the top bugbear for Brits - don't let it drag you down
Read moreUnderstanding broadband line speed advertising
Broadband speeds were once misleadingly advertised as 'up to', but things have changed...
Read moreWhy tomorrow’s broadband might not use cables or phone lines
Read moreWhat will WiFi 6 mean for consumers?
Read moreWhat can be done in terms of increasing internet access?
Read moreWhat is ‘net neutrality’ and how does it affect UK broadband customers?
Could changes in the laws across the pond upset the UK market?
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