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Zoom might not be as safe as you think!

Zoom has become an essential tool during lockdown, but there are risks.

5G conspiracy theories cause chaos, but why?

More 5G towers have been vandalised in the UK, why are people so scared?

Hackers are more active under lockdown

Hacking and scamming on the increase as more people are working from home.

Can home working ever replace commuting?

How does the UK’s full fibre connectivity compare to European countries?

Election promises feel like ancient history... how does our broadband stack up?

Zoom burnout? You are not alone.

If Zoom is supposed to be a lifeline during these times, why are we all so sick of it?

Working from home in rural areas: a how-to guide

It's not so much a novelty as a necessity - yet rural workers often suffer the worst levels of internet connectivity.

Why the HBO Max streaming service isn’t coming to the UK

Lockdown has coincided with an unprecedented golden age of on-demand broadcasting - so where is HBO?

Can you run a business from a laptop?

Does increased portability make up for what laptops lack in hardware power?

Lockdown offers broadband customers time to renegotiate

To Disney+ or not to Disney+

Now is the perfect time to get on board the latest streaming platform

Can the internet cope with mass self-isolation?

With traffic at unprecedented highs, can the web's infrastructure cope?

UK ISPs remove data caps during pandemic

The UK’s biggest broadband providers have agreed not to limit internet allowances during the current crisis.

The rise and rise of Chinese tech firms

The new homes with 1GB broadband connections

Why a new build offers your best chance for full-fibre speeds

What are ISPs and internet services doing to help during the Coronavirus crisis?

BT confirm Gigabit broadband!

BT confirm the launch of their Gigabit home broadband package for Spring 2020!

Tips for home working during Coronavirus outbreaks

Don't get stuck in a rut during lockdown.

How will Coronavirus affect broadband?

With more people working from home will broadband providers feel the pressure?

New study shows how much parents rely on the internet.

A study from TalkTalk reveals how much parents rely on the internet to help their children with homework.

Could Netflix shows cause chaos in your smart home?

A new study investigates whether smart speakers can accidentally record your conversations.

The best broadband deals – February 2020.

Warm your winter with our pick of the best deals around!

Ofcom enforce end-of-contract notification to save consumers from ‘loyalty penalty’

ISP regulator sets out new rules to save consumers from being ripped off.

Storm Dennis causes major damage – is your broadband affected?

As the UK is battered by yet more storms, internet outages may be a common problem.

Talk Talk say gaming puts strain on network

ISP say they anticipate strain on network around the release of major games like Call of Duty.

Virgin Media extends offer on broadband boosting mesh!

The cable broadband provider offer wifi booster to more customers following successful trials.

Sky Broadband pledge to go zero carbon by 2030.

ISP Sky joins UK providers in pledge to become carbon neutral - with the most ambitious target yet.

Free EU roaming to end in 2021

The UK government say that “free mobile phone roaming” throughout the EU will be a Brexit casualty.

Ofcom crack down on broadband speed estimates.

Move means greater accuracy for consumers shopping for speed, but not for all - yet.

Apple patent hints at insane new Mac design

Apple submitted a patent for a futuristic mac design that looks straight out of sci-fi