In broadband terms what you get depends on where you live. A broadband checker lets you enter your postcode and then tells you what your options are (or aren’t). Every ISP (Internet Service Provider) has a post code checker on their site, but it is far easier to use the ones provided on the broadband… Continue reading Use A Broadband Checker – Are You A Winner In The Post Code Lottery?
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How Do VPNs Keep Data Secure?
VPNs keep your data secure. They do this through encryption, which is a complex process that, fortunately, can be understood in rather simple analogies. The security provided by encryption, in the most basic terms, is achieved by taking whatever information you’re sending over a public network—such as the Internet—and rendering it unreadable by anyone but… Continue reading How Do VPNs Keep Data Secure?
Significance of Portable Hard Drives and Routers
A hard drive is a permanent storage device used to save digital data and one which is usually found integrated within a computer. However, portable hard drives are independent of system integrations. These portable devices can store large amounts of data, which can be carried anywhere without actually having to transfer the operating system. Before… Continue reading Significance of Portable Hard Drives and Routers
What To Do When Your ISP Warns You About Bandwidth Usage
It’s the letter or email that no one wants to get from their Internet service provider – the one that tells you, in no uncertain terms, that you are using too much bandwidth. With so many movies, televisions shows and bands to both stream and download, it can be easy to over-consume and be left… Continue reading What To Do When Your ISP Warns You About Bandwidth Usage