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Description How to get faster Broadband - Instant Guide #1 English | PDF | 76 pages | 28.7 mb Whether it's upgrading your connection to one of the new superfast fibre lines, switching provider, or simply wringing more speed out of the connection you've already got, this guide has plenty of practical advice on how to do it. And that advice isn't wrapped in the acronyms and jargon that's so beloved of the tech industry: everything is explained in plain English, and provided a jargon buster at the back of this guide, in case you come across any term that trips you up. CHAPTER 1 : UNDERSTANDING BROADBAND 8 What is fibre? Upgrading to a fibre broadband connection could give you a massive speed boost for little extra cost 10 What is cable? Find out about the chief alternative to BT's fibre broadband - Virgin Media's cable network 11 What is ADSL? ADSL is the broadband technology we've been relying on for years, and it can often mean life in the slow lane 12 Options for remote areas Stuck at the end of a slow broadband line in a rural area? Here are some options to help boost speeds for those in the sticks 14 The mobile alternative Fixed-line services aren't the only way to get fast broadband, but there are gotchas to watch out for CHAPTER 2 : CHOOSING A NEW PROVIDER 18 How to switch broadband provider If you follow our advice, you should be able to switch broadband provider with minimal disruption 22 What speed do you need? Not everyone needs the high speeds of a fibre broadband connection. Discover what you can do with different grades of connection 24 What is a fair-use policy? Just because your broadband provider calls your account "unlimited", it doesn't mean it really is 26 Beyond broadband: understanding TV and phone bundles Broadband often comes as part of a package of television and telephone services. See what's on offer from the biggest providers Broadband provider profiles Detailed information on the packages, speeds and customer service levels available from the leading broadband providers: 28 BT 30 Plusnet 31 Zen Internet 32 Sky 34 TalkTalk 36 Virgin Media 38 Broadband packages for homeworkers If you rely on your home connection for work you might want to opt for a business-oriented package CHAPTER 3 : BOOST YOUR BTOADBAND 42 How to check your broadband speed Not sure what broadband speed you're actually receiving at the moment? Find out how to take an accurate measurement 44 Ten ways to boost your internet speed We reveal ten ways to make sure you're getting the best possible speed from your current broadband connection 46 Dead spots and how to deal with them Find out how to position your wireless router to ensure house-wide Wi-Fi 48 Powerline networking explained If you can't get wireless to reach across your house, check out a convenient alternative 50 How to choose a new wireless router Wireless routers are a minefield of jargon. Here's how to make sense of it all when buying a new one 52 Router reviews Thinking of buying a new router? Check out our reviews of some of the best on the market 56 How to change the settings on your router Discover how to take advantage of the features hiding within your router by accessing its settings via a web page on your PC CHAPTER 4 : KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE 6o A guide to parental-control software packages Parental-control software comes in different forms. Pick the one that's best for you and your family 62 Parental controls: tested and rated We test eight different parental-control packages to discover which ones are best at shielding our kids from harmful content 66 How to keep your children safe online Parental-control packages on their own aren't enough to keep your kids protected on the internet. Here's a guide to online safety 68 How to secure your wireless network It's essential to ensure your wireless network is secured against any intruders 70 How to keep your mobile devices safe It's not just your computer you need to worry about securing these days - there are also risks for your tablet and mobile EXTRAS 72 Jargon buster Not sure what all those technical terms mean? Find everything you need to know in our glossary 74 Broadband connection troubleshooter What's the first thing to do if you have a problem with your broadband connection? Related Torrents
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