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Why is my computer running slowly?

Understanding broadband line speed advertising

Broadband speeds were once misleadingly advertised as 'up to', but things have changed...

Do I need my landlord’s permission to install broadband?

How to tell if you’re overpaying for broadband

Why tomorrow’s broadband might not use cables or phone lines

How Powerline adaptors can transform your broadband

Is it still safe to use Windows XP?

How to erase a hard drive

How do media streaming boxes work?

What do I do if my broadband bill’s wrong?

What will WiFi 6 mean for consumers?

What broadband speeds do I actually need?

ISP’s are offering packages for every budget and speed requirement - but do you actually know what you need from your broadband?

How hard will it be to replace all our copper phone lines?

How to delete cookies and browsing histories

How to keep the internet from harming your health

Broadband brings blessings and curses - here's how to mitigate the downsides.

Can you trust ecommerce product reviews?

How to get the best value out of Black Friday – every year

Are you prepared for the biggest deal day of the year?

Netflix or Amazon Prime?

What can be done in terms of increasing internet access?

How to haggle for cheaper broadband

It may not come naturally to us Brits, but sometimes you need to negotiate to get the best offer.

Why it’s getting easier to make internet voice calls

Five ways to browse the web anonymously

How can we spot fake news?

In an evolving media landscape, we all need to tread carefully.

What is ‘net neutrality’ and how does it affect UK broadband customers?

Could changes in the laws across the pond upset the UK market?

What is Facebook Portal?

Tips for optimising Gmail

Minimum connection speeds for common online activities

How many companies provide full fibre broadband?

What is Britbox, and how do I get it?

The latest addition to the crowded TV Streaming market may struggle to break through

How can the government’s broadband USO help you?

New broadband Universal Service Obligation will give us all the right decent broadband under £45 a month.