Broadband Guides

What’s the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes?

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

What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?

Why are we increasingly using our high-speed broadband connections for 50-year-old retro gaming experiences?

I don’t need my website any more – what can I do with it?

Obsolete websites clutter every corner of the internet, but there are proven ways to dispose of them

What are ‘social engineering’ scams?

How big a threat is spyware?

The spyware threat is real – but there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your risk of becoming a victim

Ten boxsets to binge on this winter

If you’re looking for boxsets to binge on as the nights draw in, we have ten left-field streaming suggestions to consider

What is Twitch, and why should I watch it?

We answer a couple of significant questions: what is Twitch, and why does it have over 140 million monthly users?

How to choose a web browser that works for you

Knowing how to choose a web browser for your specific needs can simplify and streamline your online experiences

What does the World Broadband Association do?

You probably haven’t heard of the World Broadband Association, but their mission is to improve global internet access and connection quality

How to take screenshots – and why you might want to

The value of broadband line speed checks

Broadband line speed checks serve numerous purposes – including advising your ISP on where connection problems may lie

What is live streaming?

The definition of what is live streaming can be confusing. We explain what qualifies – and what doesn’t

What is the Wayback Machine, and how can I use it?

The Wayback Machine is more than just a glimpse of bygone times – it’s a genuinely useful resource

Coping strategies when online services go offline

When online services go offline, the initial response may be more panicked than is really necessary

Why you shouldn’t turn your broadband router off overnight

It may be tempting to turn your broadband router off overnight, but it’s a bad idea for several reasons.

How to use What3Words

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

What are Trojans?

What are Trojans? Only the most insidious – and potentially damaging – form of malware

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

What are the differences between NOW TV and Sky TV?

NOW TV and Sky TV both offer live and on-demand content across your internet connection, but there are significant differences

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

The best broadband routers in 2024

The best broadband routers will make you wonder why you persevered with your ISP-supplied hardware for so long

Should 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

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

How to handle the closure of a cloud storage provider

A cloud storage provider closing could cause anxiety, but it’s relatively easy to switch cloud hosting providers

Would 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

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

Fed 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

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What’s the difference between bytes, megabytes and gigabytes?

What’s behind the explosion in retro gaming?