As great a tool as Facebook is, it can also be exploited by malicious forces, or misused by legitimate users who give away a bit too much information and end up in trouble. Whatever you do it is essential to protect your private information and stay safe when using the site.

The online shopping industry is worth hundreds of billions of pounds and it is used by more than half of all adults in the UK to buy products and services. It's easy to stay safe if you want to spend money online, provided you take onboard a few key pieces of advice and do not deviate from the well trodden path.

See these quick tips to help you improve your broadband speed so you can enjoy some of the high end delights of the internet such as video streaming, online gaming and voice chatting.

The most frustrating experience associated with watching video clips online is the dreaded appearance of the word 'buffering' in the video window. If you are sick of waiting for videos to buffer, there are a few options available to improve your ability to watch videos online.