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Automatic updates might not seem an obvious cause of slow broadband, but they can dramatically slow down your system.


Automatic updates might not seem an obvious cause of slow broadband, but they can dramatically slow down your system.


UK broadband only works as part of a global network, buried beneath the seabed around our coastline.
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Read: How does remote PC access work?Bloatware is the scourge of modern computers, smartphones and tablets. Let's tackle it head-on!
Read: What is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?Our beginner's guide to TikTok profiles this phenomenally popular social media app
Read: A beginner’s guide to TikTokWe investigate how much free streaming content UK consumers can access.

We get under the skin of ChatGPT and put the headline-generating AI to the test for ourselves.
Read: What is ChatGPT?Our beginner's guide to LinkedIn explains how this vital social networking tool helps employees and businesses alike
Read: A beginner’s guide to LinkedInWe explain what is airbrushing used for, how it’s achieved and why it’s controversial
Read: What is airbrushing?Can you save money by not renewing or installing antivirus software subscriptions, or is this too much of a risk?
Read: Do I really need antivirus software?We weigh up the pros and cons of leaving social media to help you to make a potentially life-changing decision.

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.
Read: Could you save money by lowering your broadband speed?Knowing how to haggle down broadband prices could be invaluable in a year when price rises might hit 15 per cent.
Read: How to haggle for cheaper broadbandResidential broadband speeds aren’t just a key factor in property marketing – they’re also constantly changing.
Read: House hunters should consider ever-changing available broadband speedsMaking the most of Alexa involves getting under the skin of a system mostly used for radio stations and reminders.
Read: How to make the most of your Alexa devicesIt’s not always easy to find out how much 4K content is available – even though it can influence your next TV purchase and subscription platform
Read: Where can I watch 4K content in 2023?It’s quite possible to live without a landline nowadays, and in many cases, it won’t affect your broadband provision.
Read: How to get broadband without without a landline in 2023Generic broadband routers often struggle to achieve whole-home WiFi coverage, but there are easy ways to boost signal strength.
Read: How to get perfect WiFi coverage all over your homeWe examine your consumer rights regarding mid-contract price rises in detail.
Read: Can my broadband provider increase prices during my contract?Computer failure doesn’t have to mean disaster – we outline some easy ways to get your files back when things go wrong.
Read: Easy ways to recover lost data from an old or crashed PCWe investigate why laptop lifespans are considerably shorter than desktop computers, despite performing near-identical jobs.
Read: Laptops don’t last as long as desktop computers – here’s whyWhat is dropshipping? The simple answer is ‘a way to get the goods you want more cheaply’
Read: What is dropshipping, and how does it work?In a year when every pound we spend has to work harder than usual, it's important to steer clear of rip-offs and fraud.
Read: How to avoid scams while you shop online this ChristmasIn-car WiFi is the latest attempt at bridging the connectivity gap between our homes and our vehicles, promising seamless entertainment and communications
Read: How does in-car WiFi work?What is cloud storage? It's worth knowing, since the cloud dominates today’s online experiences.
Read: A beginner’s guide to cloud storageSmall business owners and startups across the UK are exploiting free business marketing tips to grow their brands.
Read: How to market a small business for freeMinimum broadband speeds determine what type – and speed – of home internet connection you need.
Read: What broadband speed do I need for working, streaming and gaming?
