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
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What are Trojans?
What are Trojans? Only the most insidious – and potentially damaging – form of malware
Read: What are Trojans?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
Read: When to use a VPN – and when not toWhat are the differences between NOW TV and Sky TV?
Read: What are the differences between NOW TV and Sky TV?How social media algorithms can literally change your mind
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 in 2024
The best broadband routers will make you wonder why you persevered with your ISP-supplied hardware for so long
Read: The best broadband routers in 2024Should 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
Read: How is broadband defined?Should there be automatic compensation for broadband outages?
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?How to handle the closure of a cloud storage provider
Read: How to handle the closure of a cloud storage providerWould you move house for faster broadband?
Few 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?How to resolve the most common broadband complaints
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 complaintsFed up with the Spotify algorithm? There are alternatives…
Amid growing consumer concerns around Spotify and its rivals, we look at alternatives to music streaming services
What are paywalls?
Paywalls are the main alternative to advertising when it comes to making online services economically viable
Read: What are paywalls?The best job websites in the UK
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
Read: The best job websites in the UKWhere to watch live football online this season
Read: Where to watch live football online this seasonFive things your next computer needs – and five things it doesn’t
There 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’tWhat features should I look for in a new laptop?
New 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?How targeted is targeted advertising?
Targeted advertising is the tip of an iceberg of personal data endlessly being resold across the internet
Read: How targeted is targeted advertising?Ten ways to make the most of LinkedIn
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 LinkedInIs there any need for broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps?
The prospect of broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps might seem appealing, but there’s little benefit to consumers.
Read: Is there any need for broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps?A beginner’s guide to chatbots
Our beginner's guide to chatbots explains what these automated tools are, how they help us – and why they’re occasionally infuriating
Read: A beginner’s guide to chatbotsWhat is doxing, and why is it dangerous?
If you’ve ever wondered what is doxing, we explain the origins and dangers of this growing online phenomenon.
Read: What is doxing, and why is it dangerous?What should I do if a webpage won’t load?
If a webpage won't load, there are various steps which might help to resolve the situation
Read: What should I do if a webpage won’t load?The differences between ransomware, spyware and malware
There’s a common assumption that they’re all the same, yet the differences between ransomware, spyware and malware are significant.
Read: The differences between ransomware, spyware and malwareWhat are hyperlinks, and why do they matter?
We examine what are hyperlinks used for and how they act as the glue which holds the internet together.
Read: What are hyperlinks, and why do they matter?How far can WiFi signals travel?
We answer the question of how far can WiFi signals travel, and consider the factors reducing wireless router range in the home and garden.
Read: How far can WiFi signals travel?How to tell when your old computer is dying
Being able to tell when an old computer is dying – and knowing how to respond – could simplify the transition to a new device.
Read: How to tell when your old computer is dyingShould I jailbreak my smartphone?
Understanding the pros and cons of jailbroken smartphones helps you to decide whether to risk your device’s safety for extra functionality
Read: Should I jailbreak my smartphone?Moving house? It’s probably time to switch broadband providers.
It makes sense to change your ISP while moving house – but be prepared for a lack of connectivity after you move
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