Internet problems? Who you gonna call? When it comes to internet and WiFi technology many of us probably feel a bit out of our depth. As a result, when things go wrong with your internet connection it’s not always easy to know who you need to talk to. Sometimes you’ll need your phone Read more…
With the boom in smart devices in homes, as well as home working, fast, reliable internet throughout your property is becoming a must-have. But many of us still struggle to get good coverage everywhere we need it. That’s why it’s crucial to have the right home network setup. A well-designed Read more…
The stress caused by slow internet and WiFi issues is most definitely a 21st century affliction. In a world where so much information arrives at our fingertips instantly, we’ve become highly tuned to notice even the slightest of delays. A few seconds can feel like an eternity. One study suggested Read more…
Flexible working boom highlights home tech limitations The 9 to 5 working life is fast becoming a thing of the past. 1.6 million UK employees now regularly work from home. And 4.8 million of us are self-employed – that’s 15% of the working population. 7 in 10 employers encourage employees Read more…
If you’ve ever looked into buying a ‘whole home’ mesh WiFi system, there’s something quite striking about the reviews. Regardless of the manufacturer, they will most likely score either 5 stars or 1 star. There’s not a lot in the middle ground. So why is this? Mesh WiFi’s love/hate reviews Read more…
You may have noticed it over the past year or so. The big internet service providers (ISPs) are going all out to persuade us that they’ve got WiFi sorted. No doubt this is in response to endless customer complaints about poor WiFi. It’s also an opportunity to sell us something Read more…
If your aim this year is to achieve a better work-life balance, you’re definitely not alone. But if that means working from home, you need to be sure your home office network is up to the task. Flexible working is great, but you need the right infrastructure in your home Read more…
If you’re tearing your hair out with a slow, unreliable internet connection you firstly need to diagnose the root cause. We tend to use ‘internet’ to cover two different things: broadband and WiFi. However, to diagnose ‘internet’ problems, you need to know which one is the source of the issue. Read more…
You may not realise it (and there’s no reason you should) but WiFi is a simple radio signal. Just as radios fizz and crackle through signal interference, wireless signals do something similar. We experience this WiFi interference as buffering, dead zones, signal drop-outs and slow internet connections. The end result Read more…
Forget wireless signal boosters, repeaters and extenders. They’re old news. The latest flavour of the month in domestic wireless networks is the whole home WiFi system. Several of the major players (BT, Google, et al) are offering these plug and play mesh WiFi systems. They are generally more costly than Read more…