Broadband Guides

Tricks to get broadband without a credit check

There are various reasons why you might want to get broadband without a credit check – we explain how to go about it

How 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

The UK’s best cities for working from home

New evidence has revealed the best cities for working from home or setting up a new business, including some surprising candidates

Ten ways to improve SEO on a personal or company website

How do docking stations work?

Docking stations combine the portability of a laptop with the practicality of a desktop computer

Ten quick ways to boost PC performance

There are plenty of ways to boost PC performance, extending the lifespan and improving the practicality of these essential machines

Five tips for keeping children safe online

With so much of our lives dependent on internet access, keeping children safe online is more important than ever

A brief history of the PC

Having been elevated to essential-purchase status by the internet, the history of the PC is as fascinating as the machine itself is mundane

How to share limited broadband bandwidth

There are many ways to maximise the practicality of limited broadband bandwidth, reducing stress and frustration among people living together

You need a password manager to keep you safe online

How can you tell if you’re overpaying for broadband?

It’s often difficult to identify if you’re overpaying for broadband, but studying both your bill and your typical usage can provide useful pointers

Five things to do with an old PC

There are many things to do with an old PC, from dismantling and destroying it to refurbishing or restoring it to factory settings

Do all new homes come with full fibre broadband as standard?

An increasing number of new homes come with full fibre broadband, but it’s not something you can take for granted

How densely populated is the UK?

The question of how densely populated is the UK takes on particular significance when it comes to broadband availability

How to boost your laptop or tablet’s sound quality

Laptop sound quality is a recurring issue, as it is with many tablets, but there are ways to get closer to concert audio levels or cinema-worthy output

What are DDoS attacks?

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

How to improve your online security in five minutes

You don’t need an IT qualification to stay safe on the internet – it’s possible to improve your online security in a few minutes with some basic housekeeping

Choosing a desk or workstation for the perfect home office

Choosing a desk or workstation can make a huge difference to your productivity, especially with millions of Brits set to work from home for many months

Which ISP has the fastest home broadband connections?

It's worthwhile to consider which providers can claim to deliver the fastest broadband connections to homes around the UK

How to get free broadband for home schooling during lockdown

A government scheme is offering help for online learning

How secure are your smart devices?

Are you being smart about your smart home devices?

How to handle broadband billing disputes

Broadband billing disputes are relatively rare, but they have the potential to permanently sour a relationship with an ISP

What did the internet look like in the year 2000?

The internet in the year 2000 was a very different place to 2021, but some design themes have endured amid the inevitable growing pains

How 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

Five easy ways to improve your home broadband network’s security

In an age of endemic cybercrime and phishing, it’s vitally important to improve your home broadband security to minimise any risk of fraud or impersonation

Ten steps for changing broadband providers

There are many reasons for changing broadband providers, but following a logical path from old to new should simplify the switchover immensely

What the end of Flash means for computer users

The end of Flash has been widely trailed, but it could leave PC users in particular at something of a disadvantage

How to read the news

In a world of fake news and online conspiracy theories, knowing fact from fiction is more important than ever!

How to check if your security software even works.

Here are some top tips to help you check up on your security checkup.

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Broadband Guides

Tricks to get broadband without a credit check

How do you deliver broadband to an island?

The UK’s best cities for working from home