What broadband speed do I need for working, streaming and gaming?
Minimum broadband speeds determine what type – and speed – of home internet connection you need.
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How are screen resolutions measured?
The question of how are screen resolutions measured has a surprisingly simple answer
Read: How are screen resolutions measured?Could 5G replace broadband?
The prospect of 5G replacing broadband might seem unlikely right now, but it could happen once additional bandwidth is released to mobile networks
Read: Could 5G replace broadband?What is the World Wide Web?
Read: What is the World Wide Web?How can I buy a domain name already in use?
Discovering your perfect domain name is already in use doesn’t necessarily stop you from buying it...
Read: How can I buy a domain name already in use?Photoshop is expensive: try these free photo editing programs
Free photo editing utilities can benefit consumers and small businesses alike, enabling you to improve and augment original images
Read: Photoshop is expensive: try these free photo editing programsWhy do I keep getting undeliverable notifications for emails I didn’t send?
Receiving undeliverable notifications for emails you never sent usually means you’re being targeted by malware.
Top 5 tips to extend the life of your PC
Being able to extend the lifespan of your PC will maximise the value of this expensive piece of kit!
Read: Top 5 tips to extend the life of your PCHow to stay online if you can’t afford broadband
Many households are facing a financial scenario where they can't afford broadband, but there are ways to stay online without an ISP.
Read: How to stay online if you can’t afford broadbandTop tips for Windows 11 users
Read: Top tips for Windows 11 usersWhat are URLs?
Many people wouldn’t know how to answer the question ‘what are URLs’, yet the answer is surprisingly straightforward
Read: What are URLs?How to get the best results from broadband customer service
Your broadband provider's call centre staff are the gatekeepers of a functioning home internet connection, so keeping them on-side is crucial.
Read: How to get the best results from broadband customer serviceDo I have to buy a smart TV nowadays?
Smart TVs are ubiquitous, but it’s still possible to buy a television which isn’t internet enabled.
What is a botnet?
We explore the phenomenon of zombie computer networks, explaining what are botnets used for and how they’re assembled
Read: What is a botnet?Is Bing a good alternative to Google?
The choice between Google or Bing isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. You’re probably using both search engines without even realising it
Read: Is Bing a good alternative to Google?How to choose the best printer in 2022
Read: How to choose the best printer in 2022How 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
Read: How to stop latency ruining your online experiencesAre 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.
Read: Are you paying for stuff you don’t want? Check your broadband bill!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.
Read: How to choose the best deal for student broadbandWhere can I watch live football?
If you want to watch live football at home, platform divergence and rising living costs mean tough decisions need to be made.
Read: 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.
Read: What happens if my broadband provider goes on strike?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.
Read: How to set parental controls on broadband useWhat 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?
Read: What is the metaverse?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!
Read: 8 easy ways to massively improve your online privacyWhat 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.
Read: What happens if my internet provider goes bust?How to choose a new laptop
When deciding how to choose a new laptop, you need to consider what the computer will be used for, where, and when
Read: How to choose a new laptopWhat’s bonded broadband?
As ISPs struggle to improve broadband infrastructure in remote or sparsely-populated regions, bonded broadband offers a workaround.
Read: What’s bonded broadband?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
Read: How to extend the lifespan of electronic devicesHow 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.
Read: How fast do I need my broadband to be?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.
Read: How to avoid being scammed by a fake ISP ’employee’- 2023
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