Top 5 online cyber threats, and how to stay safe
Staying one step ahead of the latest threats is more important than ever, as cyber criminals find new ways to try and get their grubby hands on our personal info.
Cuckoo Guides
We get it, the internet can be a confusing place. So we’ve put together a bunch of simple guides to help explain its more fiddly bits.
What is One Touch Switch?
Basically, it’s a way to make switching broadband providers waaaaay easier. And it’s about time.
How is full fibre installed?
What’s the deal with full fibre? Is it really better than the broadband you’ve got? And how do you get it up and running in your home?
2.4GHz vs 5GHz: Wi-Fi frequencies explained
If you didn’t know that your WI-Fi can operate at two different frequencies, then this quick guide is for you.
Smart home broadband
By the end of the year, 7.2 million UK homes are predicted to own at least one smart home device. But even if your fridge isn’t sending you regular milk-based status reports yet, your home’s probably way smarter than you think. And it needs broadband to match.
What’s mesh Wi-Fi when it’s actually at home?
Buffering in the boxroom? Dead spot in the dining room? Laa..aa..agg on the lawn? We’ve all been there. When your so-called home Wi-Fi doesn’t reach every corner of your home, let alone the garden. But help is at hand. And it’s called mesh Wi-Fi.
Broadband upload speeds vs download speeds
Most broadband providers shout about their download speeds, which are usually much faster than their upload speeds. But as we change the way we work, rest and play online, uploading is becoming more and more important.
What broadband speeds do you need to work from home?
Remote working can have many advantages; better work/life balance, less time commuting, more time with your pets! But if your internet speeds aren’t up to scratch, you could face awkward laggy video calls or painfully slow file downloads
How to run an accurate broadband speed test
Ultrafast. Superfast. Faster-than-the-speed-of-light-on-a-bike fast. Lots of broadband providers make big promises when it comes to connection speed. But what is ‘a good speed’? And when it comes down to it, how fast is your internet really?