Broadband Guides

Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?

If your computer won't connect to the internet, there are plenty of things you can try before contacting your ISP’s technical support team.

How much information about you is on the internet?

The vast quantities of personal data online represent a goldmine for companies, but a minefield for consumers

The best and worst places to put your broadband router

Where you keep your wifi router can have a surprisingly big impact on the quality of your broadband connection.

How to get the most out of your smart TV

Tips for avoiding clickbait

Avoiding clickbait will give you a far more enjoyable online experience, away from low-grade content and tracking websites

How to get a better broadband deal by understanding jargon

Broadband terminology is often confusing. We explain what it all means, to help you negotiate a better deal on your next contract.

Ten tips to improve your cybersecurity at home

Methods for improving domestic cybersecurity include password management, router reboots and deleting unsolicited emails.

Wait, what happened to the metaverse?

Hailed by some as the future of the internet, the metaverse is dead. What went wrong?

How to get the most out of Google Maps

From house hunting to traffic data, Google Maps has many uses beyond its core mapping and navigation duties.

A guide to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

How to choose an antivirus package

When it’s time to choose an antivirus package, there’s a lot to consider

How does crowdfunding work?

Crowdfunding campaigns harness the internet to generate finance for corporate products and personal activities alike.

The unknown benefits of restarting your wifi router

Benefits of rebooting your router include improved performance, greater reliability and a longer lifespan.

Which is better – Mac or PC?

The Mac vs PC debate has endured for decades, but in 2023, it’s a more nuanced decision than before

A beginner’s guide to computer cables

Computer cables come in all shapes and sizes, though help is on the way courtesy of our old friends in the EU

Automatic updates might be causing your slow broadbad

How does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?

UK broadband only works as part of a global network, buried beneath the seabed around our coastline.

How does remote PC access work?

Remote PC access unlocks your files and folders across the internet, for offsite working and tech support alike

The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEO

Many factors influence website SEO, but hyperlinks are a vital component of ensuring pages rank highly in search results

What is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?

Bloatware is the scourge of modern computers, smartphones and tablets. Let's tackle it head-on!

A beginner’s guide to TikTok

Our beginner's guide to TikTok profiles this phenomenally popular social media app

How much free streaming content is available in the UK?

We investigate how much free streaming content UK consumers can access.

What is ChatGPT?

We get under the skin of ChatGPT and put the headline-generating AI to the test for ourselves.

A beginner’s guide to LinkedIn

Our beginner's guide to LinkedIn explains how this vital social networking tool helps employees and businesses alike

How to recognise and avoid modern spam emails

Avoiding spam emails is easier than ever, because ISPs have invested huge amounts of time and energy in combating them.

What is airbrushing?

We explain what is airbrushing used for, how it’s achieved and why it’s controversial

Do I really need antivirus software?

Can you save money by not renewing or installing antivirus software subscriptions, or is this too much of a risk?

It might be time to get off social media, guys.

We weigh up the pros and cons of leaving social media to help you to make a potentially life-changing decision.

Could you save money by lowering your broadband speed?

Many of us don't really need the top speeds we pay for - you may be able to save on broadband without any real drawbacks.

How to haggle for cheaper broadband

Knowing how to haggle down broadband prices could be invaluable in a year when price rises might hit 15 per cent.

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Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?

How much information about you is on the internet?