Simple router check could boost broadband speeds tonight
Slow Wi-Fi? BT says simple checks like repositioning your router or disconnecting unused devices can boost speeds instantly. Peak times and device load also matter.
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Australia Online Scams Surge Across Platforms
Online scams in Australia have surged, with reports of fraud on platforms like Depop, email, finance, and dating sites, according to a new analysis. Consumers lose millions annually.
Man City get Bouaddi transfer update from Lille boss
Lille manager Davide Ancelotti has issued a clear message on Ayyoub Bouaddi's future amid Manchester City interest, hoping the midfielder stays despite transfer speculation.
Ryanair passengers warned over £55 airport check-in fee mistake
Ryanair passengers who fail to check in online before arriving at the airport face a £55/€55 airport check-in fee. Experts advise printing key documents as a backup.
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Marcus Rashford trained with a smile as Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt returned to Manchester United training ahead of the AC Milan friendly in Poland.
Australian rental platforms expose millions of lease documents, researcher warns
Digital researcher finds millions of Australian leasing documents accessible online via hyperlinks on rental platforms, posing security risks.
Claude Chat Conversations Exposed on Search Engines
Users discovered some Claude chatbot conversations were publicly searchable on Google and Bing, raising privacy concerns about shared links.
Companies House flaw exposes millions of UK businesses
A security flaw at Companies House exposed personal data of millions of UK directors. The bug has been fixed, and investigations continue.
Former incels share how they escaped the manosphere
Psychologist interviews 17 former incels to discover how they joined the manosphere and what helped them leave, highlighting the role of manfluencers and early exposure.
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BT Group research finds over-65s are 'too intimidated' to seek scam help, despite high targeting rates; actress Melanie Walters shares her near-miss.
Lloyds Banking Group Reveals Data Glitch Affected Nearly 500,000 Customers
Lloyds Banking Group exposed nearly 500,000 customers' personal data in a March IT glitch, prompting regulatory reports and compensation payments.
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Pensioner John Traynor's leg amputated after radiator injury; claims hospital botched treatment, seeks apology not compensation.
Internet's creaking infrastructure threatens digital collapse, experts warn
Experts warn that the internet's creaking infrastructure is vulnerable to catastrophic collapse from weather, attacks, or software errors.
Cloudflare outage causes error messages across internet
Cloudflare global outage on Tuesday caused widespread website errors. Fix implemented, services returning to normal. No evidence of attack.
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Turning on controlled folder access in Windows 10 and 11 can help protect against ransomware. Consumer expert Tom Morgan explains how to enable this hidden security feature.
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After weeks of testing, these LED face masks deliver real results for collagen, acne, and radiance. Shark Cryoglow tops the list, but budget-friendly options like Silk'n Pro also shine.
UK Facebook and Instagram Outage: Thousands Locked Out
Thousands of UK Facebook and Instagram users reported being locked out of their accounts on Sunday morning, with Downdetector showing a sharp rise in outage reports.
Facebook and Instagram Down: Thousands Report Outage (19.07.2026)
Thousands of Meta users report issues accessing Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram on July 19, 2026. Over 4,000 outage reports on Downdetector at 8:45am. Users see 'account unavailable' error.
Amazon Shoppers Warned of New Phishing Email Scam
UK Amazon shoppers are urged to be vigilant as a new phishing email scam circulates, claiming unusual activity and asking recipients to click a link to restore access.
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One in four children use VPNs to bypass age checks, new government research reveals, prompting fears of a VPN ban as the UK strengthens the Online Safety Act.
US start-up to launch giant space mirror to sell sunlight
The US FCC has approved a license for Reflect Orbital to launch a 142kg satellite with a 60-foot mirror to reflect sunlight to Earth, aiming to sell illumination for $5,000 per hour.
eSafety Probes VPN Bypass of Porn Age Checks
Australia's eSafety regulator will investigate whether adult sites allow VPN bypass of new age verification laws, with 90% of top 30 sites now implementing age checks as of 2025.
EU Finding on Addictive Facebook and Instagram Features Raises Concern
A children's group expresses concern after the EU preliminarily finds that Facebook and Instagram's addictive design may breach the Digital Services Act, calling for safety-by-design.
Iran's Partial Internet Restoration Met with Skepticism and Anger
Iran's partial internet restoration after 88-day blackout met with scepticism, anger, and fears of surveillance rather than celebration.
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Telstra has apologised for a national outage that disrupted triple-zero calls, train services, and transactions, with a secondary issue causing further problems. Customers are urged to redial if calls fail.
Best Portable Neck and Handheld Fans 2026: Tested Reviews
After testing 16 portable fans, the John Lewis handheld and foldable fan is the best overall at £12, offering decent power, comfort, and battery life for hot UK summers.
Aldi Heatwave Scam: Fake Emails Target Shoppers
Aldi shoppers are being warned about a new scam using fake emails offering cheap air conditioning products. The emails link to counterfeit Aldi websites designed to steal personal and financial data. Kaspersky cybersecurity experts urge caution.
Halifax July Warning Ahead of Lloyds Rebrand
Halifax customers are warned to stay vigilant against scams as the bank rebrands to Lloyds. The transition includes a phased account transfer and app change.
Afghanistan Plunged into Digital Darkness as Taliban Cuts Internet and Phone Services
Taliban cuts internet and phone services nationwide for second day, citing morality concerns, causing economic paralysis and humanitarian alarm.
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Ofcom data shows UK adults posting less on social media, shifting to passive video consumption due to platform changes and concerns about mental health and past posts.
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