Broadband Guides

How to stop latency ruining your online experiences

ISPs do everything they can to stop latency affecting consumer internet access, but we can play our part as well

Are you paying for stuff you don’t want? Check your broadband bill!

Studying your broadband bill can reveal errors and disparities, services you don’t need and savings you could be making.

How to choose the best deal for student broadband

Starting college or uni this autumn in a shared property? Here’s what you need to know about student broadband contracts.

Where can I watch live football?

What happens if my broadband provider goes on strike?

There are growing concerns that a broadband provider strike may happen in the next few months.

How to set parental controls on broadband use

Setting up parental controls on your wifi ensures younger members of the household can’t stumble across age-inappropriate content.

What is the metaverse?

You’ve probably heard about it online, amid lots of excitable chatter. But what is the metaverse, and what will it involve?

8 easy ways to massively improve your online privacy

There are many reasons to turbo-charge your online privacy, so don't get caught out - start now!

What happens if my internet provider goes bust?

Consumer rights are limited if your broadband provider ceases trading, but with preparation you should be able to stay connected.

How to choose a new laptop

What’s bonded broadband?

As ISPs struggle to improve broadband infrastructure in remote or sparsely-populated regions, bonded broadband offers a workaround.

How to extend the lifespan of electronic devices

Some of our belongings and possessions will outlast us all, but there are now compelling reasons to try and extend the lifespan of electronic devices as well

How fast do I need my broadband to be?

There’s no definitive answer to the question of how fast should broadband be, but it’s possible to calculate minimum requirements fairly easily.

How to avoid being scammed by a fake ISP ’employee’

It’s more important than ever to avoid broadband scams nowadays, since our reliance on the internet has never been greater.

How to launch an online store quickly and easily

You don’t need to be a computing expert to launch an online store, with platforms simplifying site construction and ecommerce alike

What are Crown Jewels sporting events?

How to get a discount on your broadband

When money's tight, cheaper home broadband could help you fight back against the rising costs of living

What can I do with the Tor browser?

Tor browser uses are many and varied, from safe communications in warzones to avoiding geolocation restrictions

Do you know your broadband connection speed?

Broadband connection speeds might seem mysterious, but there are easy ways to check your home’s upload and download speeds.

How to choose a PC for gaming

Our gaming PC buying guide explains what to look for when buying a rig to run today’s most resource-intensive software titles.

A beginner’s guide to WordPress

In our beginner's guide to WordPress, we explain how to use the software underpinning over a third of all websites currently in existence

How to get a broadband discount with Universal Credit

Over 4 million low-income households in the UK could cut up to 50% off broadband bills by switching to a 'social tariff'.

Broadband and WiFi are not the same thing

Broadband and WiFi are often confused, yet the differences between them deserve understanding – especially when faults arise.

How to cushion yourself against broadband price rises

Broadband price rises have been in the news recently, but there are ways to reduce their impact on already-stretched household finances

What are shared and dedicated web hosting?

The differences between shared and dedicated web hosting are significant – yet most consumers wouldn’t notice the difference

How to safely dispose of your old PC

Knowing how to dispose of an old computer safely when it reaches the end of its life can simplify an otherwise fraught process.

What to do if you need a broadband engineer visit

Broadband engineer visits to your home are rare, but certain steps will simplify the process if and when it’s necessary.

Top level domains to choose – and avoid

Knowing which top level domains to choose and avoid can have a huge bearing on a website’s traffic volumes, SEO performance and profitability

Why turning it off and on again often works

If you’re struggling with software or hardware issues, don’t be surprised if the solution is to turn it off and on again

How to choose the perfect domain name for your new business

Being able to choose a business domain name effectively is vital for giving a new enterprise the best chance of long-term success

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How to stop latency ruining your online experiences

Are you paying for stuff you don’t want? Check your broadband bill!