What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Sony slows PlayStation download speeds in an effort to help maintain internet capacity for other users relying on the web during isolation Sony is slowing the download speeds for online gamers The measure looks to mitigate the effects of overcrowded broadband Isolation orders caused by coronavirus have inundated networks everywhere Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more
Internet users share hilarious memes as Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus after declaring ‘I shook hands with everyone’ on hospital visit By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: 15:29 GMT, 27 March 2020 | Updated: 15:56 GMT, 27 March 2020 Twitter has reacted to the announcement that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for … Read more
Internet Archive launches the National Emergency Library making 1.4 million ebooks available to the public to help universities and students who are studying remotely during coronavirus shutdown The Internet Archive has launched a new public library with 1.4 million books The National Emergency Library is meant to help universities and colleges The books are made … Read more
For the best internet speed while working from home during the coronavirus lockdown you should avoid using the microwave, according to Ofcom. The regulator has published seven tips for staying connected during the lockdown on its website including doing regular speed checks on your connection. There has been a spike in internet use as people … Read more
SpaceX is approved to build 1 MILLION ‘user terminals’ that will connect people to high-speed internet provided by its satellite constellation The company has FCC approval to build terminals for its Starlink project Terminals will connect users on Earth to its constellation of satellites Elon Musks says the terminals will look like ‘poles with little … Read more
As the coronavirus crisis intensifies, many households are concerned about how they will top up their energy meters and mobile phone credit if forced to self-isolate for months on end. Some readers are also worried about the extra costs they might face when using telephones and the internet much more than usual to stay in … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Internet speeds have not slowed since millions of Britons started working from home, the latest figures show. Large swathes of the population are now relying on the internet more than ever as they self-isolate due to coronavirus which has killed 281 in the UK alone. While internet providers including Vodafone and TalkTalk have reported an increase in … Read more
Mobile networks and internet providers in the UK are being urged to relax their data limitations as millions of Britons work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Network providers are currently offering customers increased data and unlimited access to NHS sites during this period of mass self-isolation. The coronavirus pandemic has shut down much of the … Read more