How to check if your broadband is down
It might seem obvious that an outage has occurred, but there are easy ways to check if your broadband is down, or whether the problem is more localised
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A guide to Big Tech alternatives.
It seems like we’re reliant on a small group of companies, are there alternatives?
Read moreQuick tips for boosting home broadband speed
Boosting speed can transform activities like streaming, gaming and accessing cloud storage
Read moreWhat’s the difference between hardware, firmware and software?
Read moreCould my webcam be compromised?
A compromised webcam could pose significant security risks even if you don a disguise, so ensure video cameras on web-enabled devices are functioning normally
Read moreHow to build your own website on a budget
Read moreHow to tell when your PC is about to fail
How to make a custom background on Zoom.
Bored of your living room? Why not take a virtual trip?
Read moreHow to get around the 40 minute limit on Zoom.
Zoom’s free service is a game changer, but the 40 minute limit is an issue.
Read moreShould I use the DuckDuckGo search engine?
Read moreWhy are broadband contracts getting longer?
Read moreBits and bytes and bandwidth speeds
Read moreHow do Google and Bing compile search results?
The best cloud storage providers
Read moreHow do computer graphics cards work?
Read moreWhat are broadband boosters?
Read moreHow to choose antivirus software
Read moreHow to make the most of YouTube
The video streaming site can do a lot more...
Read moreHealthy online activities if you can’t sleep
Wifi has brought the world into our bedrooms, whether we want it or not
Read moreWill Coronavirus stop me getting a new broadband deal?
Worried whether your switch will go ahead? Here's everything you need to know.
Read moreEasy ways to fix Windows 10 faults
Love it or hate it, Windows 10 is here to stay.
Read more2.4GHz vs 5GHz wifi – what’s the difference?
Many modern routers offer dual-band wifi - but which band should you use?
Read moreWhat are the best streaming services for children?
Read moreWhy do I need to use One Time Passwords?
Must we forever put up with those extra layers of security...
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