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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? 

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Cuckoo guide to gaming

When you’re on a combat mission, the thing you dread most isn’t a zombie ambush. It’s the phrase ‘Network connection lost.’ One minute you’re zapping the undead, the next you’re cursing your broadband. What you need is full fibre.

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How to boost your Wi-Fi signal in your home

Is your Wi-Fi signal annoyingly unreliable? Fear not. There are loads of ways to give it a boost. Of course, what you need to do depends on the problem you have and the home you’re living in. All will be revealed in our handy guide.

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How to use your phone as a mobile hotspot

Most mobile phones have the function to allow devices (such as desktop computers, laptops or tablets) to connect to it and share a Wi-Fi connection. Discover how to do it.

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How to use your own router/hardware with Cuckoo

So, picture this, you’ve just joined the flock and you’ve bought your own router to squeeze every single bit of bandwidth out of your line for intense gaming sessions. But you’ve run into a problem!

How fast can you go?