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Guides to using the Web
Friends Reunited: The internet's impact on social life
School friend search engine Friends Reunited has relaunched as a social network with nostalgia at its heart. But if the internet makes us all more connected, why are we so bad at staying in touch?
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Can apps and gadgets make fitness fun?
From zombies to Usain Bolt, a combination of the web and your mobile could help you get fit without getting fed up.
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Facebook Timeline: Good or bad?
It's now compulsory for all 800 million users, but is still seen by many as a social networking nightmare. Should we embrace the change, or keep searching for ways to remove Facebook Timeline?
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Before broadband
With the government adding broadband bundles to the “shopping basket" used to measure inflation, Broadbandchoices.co.uk takes a look back at life before the internet.
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Why should I care how much data I'm using?
Our broadband consumption is skyrocketing. So how can we be sure that we are not exceeding the limits? Read our guide for everything you need to know about data caps and download allowances.
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NOW TV: Have LOVEFiLM, Netflix & iPlayer met their match?
Will the launch of Sky’s new internet TV service raise the bar of what you can watch via broadband?
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Britain’s connected future
From today’s tablets, to tomorrow’s world - we take a look at how connected devices could shape the future of the UK.
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How cloud computing will affect you and me
We take a look at what the cloud is, how online services are changing our lives, and whether the UK is ready to embrace the technology.
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How to research your family tree online
If you've ever wondered who your ancestors were, it's never been easier to find out than by using the internet. Read on for the Broadbandchoices.co.uk guide to genealogy online, and tips on how to get started with discovering your family history.
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Social media beyond Facebook and Twitter
10 online communities you might not have joined ... yet.
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Can Facebook bring down a government?
With Twitter and Facebook fuelling a surge in citizen journalism, we have a look at how the internet is changing the way that we fight for our causes, both on the streets and online.
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Guide to internet-connected TV
Downloads, apps and music-on-demand, you can get the best the web has to offer direct to an internet-connected TV.
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How to download TV programmes
Streaming and downloading TV programmes is a great way to keep up with all your favourite shows - and even lets you catch up on programmes you’ve missed or watch an entire series in one go.
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Making Internet Phone Calls (VoIP) - Ten Tip Guide
More than one in ten adults in Britain are currently taking advantage of the benefits of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), with the highest use in the nation’s capital – 20% of adults living in London now use the online service.
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Top ISPs for downloading
If you want to download lots of movies, music and all your missed favourites from the BBC iPlayer in high-definition, you need a provider that’s fast, reliable and won’t penalise you for all your downloading.
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Internet telephony over 3G
Making phone calls over the internet is a great way to keep your costs down, and now that you can take the internet with you wherever you go, is it time to ditch your home phone, take your broadband mobile and make all your calls through VoIP?
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How do I download X Factor songs?
Can’t wait for the X Factor tour? Follow our guide to download your favourite artists’ songs and relive all the action.
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Why bother with dial up?
Millions of people have made the move to broadband and half of all UK adults now have a home broadband connection, having ditched their dial up in favour of faster, more reliable connections.
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How to make the most of watching TV programmes online
Watching TV programmes has become a hugely popular way to keep up with all your favourite shows with Brits watching more than 120 million programmes on the BBC iPlayer in January 2010 alone.
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