Online shopping offers unparalleled convenience. However, this ease also
attracts scammers who create fake websites, phishing schemes, and other
tactics to steal your money and personal information. A...
Today, the digital world touches almost every aspect of life. And school
is no exception, with Deloitte reporting that 57% of people taking
classes nowadays are doing so online at least some of the ti...
As the sun beckons and vacation plans take shape, it's not just about
packing your holiday essentials; it's also about bolstering your digital
defenses. In today's world, where our phones and devices ...
While many people associate spring cleaning with tidying up their homes,
it's likewise important to extend this ritual to the digital realm,
specifically to our smartphones and computers. Spring clean...
Hey everyone, Firstly, I’d like to thank every community member for
their continued feedback and usage of the community, without you, we’re
just a website. Today, I’m sharing some exciting news and an...
You may see stories in the national press or on the internet about the
switch off of traditional (analogue) copper phone services. This is
because from 5th September 2023 telecom companies such as BT,...
The times when education was limited to textbooks and classrooms are
long gone. Now school and student life happen more and more in the
digital world. Especially since the pandemic, virtual learning
e...
On average people have about 100 online accounts. And on a weekly basis,
we all likely use at least 10 accounts. However, most of us can’t name
all the sites and services we have signed up for. Just t...
Using the internet safely is a good habit. The online world touches so
many aspects of our lives. Banking, shopping, communicating,
entertainment… And all these moments we spend online are worth
prote...
Fake deals, trick surveys & bogus gift cards: How to spot a Christmas
shopping scam Scammers, fraudsters, and phishers take advantage of every
season. But the Christmas shopping season – which include...
Purchase scams are now the most common online scam type affecting the
UK. In 2020, UK citizens reported a staggering £57.1 million of losses
to purchase scams. You need to be particularly careful of p...
Keeping children safe from online threats starts with awareness. Share
these seven tips with your kids, so they can enjoy the Internet’s
benefits safely. Getting a child their first phone is a milest...
Tackling online safety issues does not always have to be expensive and
tiresome, so check out these 5 quick tips from our cyber security
partner F-Secure to help give your online safety a boost. Check...
The Metaverse. A huge online network of virtual, 3D worlds where
visitors can do everything from shopping to meeting friends, trading
NFTs, buying property… even attending Fashion Week shows. Steven
S...
Gaming has a huge following and is big business with game purchases,
in-app content and subscription fees, that add up to an industry with an
annual turnover of over £100 billion. Not only that, there...
Keeping your children safe from accessing inappropriate content is
important to every parent. It's equally important to stop your children
from having too much screen time. In this article we'll expla...
Brits are starting their shopping earlier this year following warnings
from major retailers, including Smyths Toys, that there could be a
shortage of stock in the run up to Christmas. Some people may ...
A new emergency hotline has been launched for people to report and check
financial scams as they happen Anyone who receives a call or message
from someone claiming to be from a trusted organisation an...
At TalkTalk, we believe it’s important to provide our customers with a
comprehensive security solution that keeps you and your loved ones safe
from the continually evolving dangers online – whether yo...
Ever forgotten a password or struggled to remember your National
Insurance number? Or the PIN code for your debit card? Or found it hard
to log into your online bank on your mobile device? Or pay with...
Did you buy or receive any new tech over Christmas? While receiving a
new smartphone, tablet or laptop over the holidays can be exciting, it
is not without risks, because in many cases, the default de...
Mental health is just like physical health: everybody has it and it’s
important to take care of it. We all need to check in on our mental
wellbeing from time to time, whether we have mental ill health...
We are all using the internet more than ever – to work, shop, learn,
keep entertained and stay connected; with Netflix, Amazon, and online
gaming services proving to be the most popular online destina...
The Bolton area is set to become the UK’s next ‘gigabit-ready’ area, as
work begins on a multi-million pound project to bring full-fibre
connectivity to the area of Bolton. As part of FibreNation’s co...
Hey Everyone, Step this way for your Christmas Avatars. Yes it’s that
time of year again, so to spread some Christmas cheer we’ve assembled an
array of festive avatars to brighten up your posts. We’d ...
Love it or hate it, shopping is something we all need to do. Thanks to
advancements in technology, there are more ways than ever to do it; on
an app, in-store collection, click and collect, using Amaz...
The Internet is an exciting place, full of possibilities. But it has its
risks, too. At TalkTalk we’ve always been passionate about online
security, including how to help keep children safe online. Re...
Kicking off at the start of the 2019/20 season, the five-year deal comes
ahead of the relocation of TalkTalk’s Headquarters to the Soapworks in
Salford Quays this Autumn. The sponsorship is a natural ...
Wi-Fi weak spots are places in your house where you don’t get a reliable
Wi-Fi signal. The signal might not reach, or be very weak, because there
are many different things that can affect Wi-Fi in you...
Technology is a part of everyday life and many of us use multiple
devices in our homes, often at the same time, which can cause slow
speeds, buffering and reduced reliability – frustrating! With UFO,
...