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Expert guides, reviews and comparisons for South African fibre, streaming, VPN and digital services. 154 articles to explore.
The Best Free-To-Play Shooter, Rpg, Fighting, MOBA & Simulation Games In 2023
GlennZA takes a look at the best free-to-play games in 2023. There are some old favourites and fantastic new ones.
Payouts of Social Media Influencer Channels
What you can earn by being a content creator on some of the most popular channels including YouTube, TikTok, Twitch and Instagram
Protect Yourself From Online Scammers This Festive Season
The top ways online scammers try to steal your money this festive season. Don't be a victim.
LG OLED EVO 48C2 Review
We reviewed the all new LG OLED EVO 48C2 TV. An Excellent choice for your next TV or monitor setup.
Ordering DIY And Gardening Materials Online
We compare 3 popular online stores to make your DIY and gardening shopping a breeze this holiday.
What Are Your Duties On Checkout Of A Holiday Rental
Find out what your checkout duties are as a guest of holiday rentals like AirBnB.
Know What's What With Black Friday Tech Deals
Actual good tech deal discounts that are worth looking into this Black Friday for 2022 (South Africa).
Who Gets the Netflix Account in a Split?
Your life might change, but your Netflix profile doesn’t have to. Find out how to transfer your account when circumstances change.
Best Horror Video Games You Should Play
We take a look at the best horror and terror games to play this spooky season.
Getting Off the Eskom Grid
What is required to get off the Eskom grid and be self- or partly sufficient on your own solar generated power.
Top 5 Life Pro Tips Of All Time
Top 5 Life Pro Tips (LPT) of all time as gathered from Reddit over 10+ years
Movie Wokeness Trend! Let’s Talk About Ariel.
Percentage of new a-list movies with female, black or gay leading roles, including The Little Mermaid.
Starting a YouTube Channel for Money
Everything you need to know about starting a YouTube channel for money
Top Women Video Game Protagonists - 2022
We looked at some of the most famous and adored women characters in video game history
How To Cancel Your TV Licence Online
How to cancel your TV licence online in South Africa, including the correct affidavit form your require.
5 Affordable 2-in-1 Laptops for 2022
op 5 affordable 2-in-1 Laptops for 2022 below R15,000 ideal for students, writers, online work and video and photo editing.
2022 Best Rated Phones Under R6k
Best rated cell phones available for purchase below R6,000 in South Africa
GlennZA's Top Survival Games In 2022
What are the best survival type games to play in 2022. Glenn takes a look.
How much fibre speed (Mbps) do you really need ?
Just because you watch HD Netflix doesn't mean you need 100Mbps. Find out how much speed you need for your household.
Excel Worldcup Competition: It Is A Real Thing
Did you know there is now an Excel world cup competition ? And that ESPN is streaming it as an ESport.
Internet Load-Shedding Options: Buy This, Not That
What is the cheapest and correct way to keep your internet up during load shedding.
The Internet Clack Towers - A Tribute And Frankly Good Manners
Many websites today are participating in the X-Clacks-Header movement, to keep the memory of Terry Pratchett the author of the Discworld novels alive. Now it's your turn.
4G / LTE Signal Boosters - A Practical Solution
Does LTE Signal boosters help with internet speed and buffering ?
5 Mid-Level Telescopes for Budding Astronomers
5 Affordable mid-level telescopes for new to amateur astronomers, including how to choose a telescope for your needs.
The Magical Numbers & Acronyms of the Tech World Explained
A tech cheat sheet to help you understand popular terms used in mobile and internet tech speak.
Hosting Sites To Rent Out A Room, Apartment or House
Top sites to consider to rent out a room or apartment short-term in South Africa and what they charge.
Who Is My Fibre ISP ?
Do you know who is your fibre isp and the fibre network you are currently using ?
Up And Coming Games Still To Be Released In 2022
"Lord Of The Rings, Hogwarts Legacy, Mario Strikers: Battle League Football and many more excellent games to be released in 2022"
When Is The Grand Prix (2022) This Weekend ?
Never ask this question again or miss a race ! We have the solution for your streaming, internet and Formula 1 (2022) problems.
Best Winter Weekend Binge Streaming
Shortlist of best series and movies to binge watch, grouped by genre including total movie and episode count
Winter Load Shedding Survival Guide
Load shedding is inevitable, these are our load shedding survival tips for how to keep the lights on, cooking and connected this winter.
Business Software Starter Pack Checklist
We've compiled a Business Software Starter Pack checklist to help you get started for little-to-no initial investment when starting your small business.
Create a Custom Card Deck & Game Design
How to create a custom card deck for tabletop RPGs, your own quiz or even bridal showers as well as constructing game design mechanics
What Lies in the Abyss of the Internet
The Internet is a really, really, really big place, there are multiple layers, deep, dark, Mariana’s web and beyond
F1 Streaming - You Dont Need DSTV
For as little as R80 per month you can watch F1, F2 and F3 races, without needing a DSTV subscription.
The Time of Personalised Products & NFTs
Owning personalised and custom products combined with their digital NFT versions is the new trend.
The Best Password Managers In 2022
Top 5 password managers to help you create strong passwords and remember them no matter what your device.
5 Meditation Apps Worth the Zen
There are many benefits to meditation, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming, these 5 meditation apps make it simple.
When iPhone Users Move To Android
Guide on how to move your data from iPhone to Android when switching devices and prices of iPhone, Samsung and Xiaomi compared
Do Mosquito Repellent Apps Actually Work?
6 smartphone apps for Android and iOS that claim to keep the mozzies away for a peaceful night’s sleep
15 Fresh Tech Gadgets for 2022
The latest tech items for 2022, upgrades for phones, TVs and laptops with cool new tech items, including the new Steam Deck.
Internet Pet Peeves
Is the Internet even still enjoyable with all these obstacles we face on a daily basis.
The Right to Repair - Finding The Philosopher's Stone - Laptop Replacement Parts
What is the movement, how it affects electronic devices and your possible decision making progress for future laptop buys.
Best Fibre And WiFi Deals to Kick-off 2022
Best fibre deals, promos and specials to kick-start 2022, whether moving house or switching your ISP, we make finding the best fibre and WiFi deals really easy
Apps that Help you keep that New Year Diet Resolution
Best diet and exercise apps for health and fitness from the comfort of your home to start and keep 2022 strong.
Are Black Friday Deals Really Worth-it?
Black Friday deals South Africa, what it is and which retailers have anything worthwhile on sale to look at for 2021.
Gift Yourself a WiFi Speed Upgrade this Holiday
Upgrade your Internet line speed for the holidays, alternative options to be prepared for visitors, how to check your existing line speed and tips for moving or switching ISPs
Ambitious Plans for the Metaverse
We take a quick look into the vision of Mark Zuckerberg’s name and focus change of the Facebook Group to Meta and connected social interactions by way of virtual reality.
What Is The Big Appeal About Simulator Games?
We take a look at some of the best new and old simulator games out there.
Digital Transformation in International Travel
Areas where South Africa is slowly catching up to international standards as the way we travel had to shift and transform with the times to make it safer for travellers
Thinking of Emigrating? Start Here
If emigration has crossed your mind of late we’ve gathered a couple of tips to help you get started with your investigation
Moving House - What To Do With Your Fibre ?
The need to know process to switch or cancel your fibre when you’re moving house, and tips for what you should and shouldn’t do before you move, switching made easy with Fibre Tiger
Recycle, Upcycle, Donate or Sell Your Old Phone?
3 Uses for your old mobile phone, whether selling your old phone, donating to a good cause or finding a new purpose for your retired device
Online Reviews - Where Should You Really Look?
Online reviews can be a little contrived, so how do you know you’re getting a true reflection of the service to be expected, and which platforms might be more trustworthy than others?
Standing Out As A Job Candidate In A Digital World
Top job application and interview tips to help you stand out and get selected for an interview in a digitally first world
Preparing For The Unexpected
Understanding your insurance options in unusual circumstances and events such as the riots and looting that took place across South Africa in July
Top FREE Xbox Games To Play In 2021
We review the top free games to play on Xbox in 2021
Why You Should Care About Cyber Hacking
Data breaches are more common than you think, so you should understand the cyber security policies of larger companies you trust with your personal information.
Why Your Streaming Experience Is Slow
Finding your movie streaming experience slow and buffering? Use these tips to fix slow movie streaming.
Why Use VoIP for Business
Benefits of using VoIP for business, what it is, who should use it and, VoIP options and costs to switch your business to VoIP technology in South Africa, by Fibre Tiger
How Safe Is Your Cloud Backup?
How to ensure cloud backups stay safe, creating processes and strategies for secondary backups and what those options are.
Is Your Phone Listening To Your Conversations?
The reason you're seeing weird ads, on the web after conversations on or off your mobile, or within text messages or email, and how to protect your privacy and secure your devices.
Stay Online - Even During Load Shedding
There are cheaper UPS options out there that will keep you online during loadshedding.
How To Stop Those Annoying Spam Calls
When you're tired of telemarketers and spam callers harassing you, follow these tips to get your number off those call center lists.
The Ongoing Battle Between Android and iPhone
Fibre Tiger explores the battle between Android and iPhone devices with the latest iPhone 12 pricing compared to the latest devices available for Android.
Best Free Mobile Android Games 2021
What are the best FREE to play games on Android phones today. We take a look at PUBG and more.
Sell Your Household Contents Easily
We compare companies that manage household content sales on your behalf or buy your home contents outright, ideal for relocation, emigration or scaling down your household.
Clubhouse - The Latest Sensation, What It Is, And Why You'd Want To Use It.
We discuss the Clubhouse App, what it is and why you’d want to use this new social media app taking the world by storm.
Transformation of SA’s Retail Industry
South Africa experienced a boom in online shopping with some innovative creations coming from it, we look at what changed, and who did it well.
Best Free To Play Nintendo Switch Games
What are the best NINTENDO Switch games to play for free in 2021 ? Super Mario, Rocket League and more.
Travel in the Time of COVID - Cool Apps to Stay in the Know
Cool apps to stay up to date about Covid-19 travel restrictions for international travel, from documents required and crowdedness to digital Covid-19 vaccine passports
5 Time-out Apps You Will Love
Our top 5 time-out apps for mobile and desktop to help you minimise screen-time and improve your well-being in a digitally connected world.
Early ISP Adopters Of The Openserve Fibre Line Upgrades
Openserve fibre upgrade early ISP adopters passing better line speed pricing onto the consumer, by Fibre Tiger fibre price comparison for South Africa
5 Things To Help You Take A Break From Your Screen
Screen Time has increased, these are the 5 things you can do to force a break in your daily screen time, by Fibre Tiger, leading fibre comparison provide
Top Free PlayStation Games 2021
What PlayStation games are available to play online for FREE in 2021. Apex, Dead Or Alive And SpellBreak.
Starlink South Africa - A Better Satellite Internet Option
Starlink satellite network availability in South Africa, pre-order, performance and cost expectations for superior satellite internet, comparison by Fibre Tiger
Upgrading Your Line Speed - Should You?
When should you consider upgrading your ISP line speed, how much do you really need, or how to tell if it’s time to switch your ISP, by Fibre Tiger top ISP comparison service for South Africa.
How To Keep Your Internet Running During Load Shedding
Fibre Tiger compares UPS battery backup devices to get you through power outages, and keep the internet running, includes tips for understanding how much power you need, estimated performance & costs.
Best Free To Play Online Games in 2021
What PC games are available to play online for FREE in 2021. We cover Apex, CoD WarZone and more.
Music Streaming Services Compared
Fibre Tiger compares functionality, offering and costs of popular music streaming services including YouTube, iTunes Music, Deezer and Spotify.
Alcohol Vs Alcohol-Free Beverage Pricing Compared
South African’s have an uncanny ability for entrepreneurship, sale of alcohol under lockdown and alcohol vs alcohol-free beverage pricing compared, by Fibre Tiger, best in internet cost comparisons.
Online Grocery Shopping Options Compared & Overall Value & Experience
Fibre Tiger compares online grocery shopping options in South Africa, overall value, delivery costs, locations and shopping experience for PicknPay, Checkers and Woolworths.
Peace of Mind for Your Tech Valuables - Single Item Insurance
Insure your most valuable item for work or play, at home or while travelling as single item insurance, the easiest way to insure single items and on mobile app.
Games To Play These Holidays Besides Cyberpunk 2077
Which other games can you play this holiday season besides Cyberpunk 2077?
Clearing The Digital Clutter - Cloud Storage Compared (Dropbox, GDrive & iCloud)
Clearing the digital clutter, Fibre Tiger explores popular cloud-based storage options Dropbox, iCloud, GDrive and FreeNAS.
LG Partners With Microsoft For Xbox Consoles.
Next gen consoles are here but is your tv ready to impress? Microsoft and LG has a solution ready.
WiFi Surveillance And Nanny Cameras
5 WiFi security and surveillance camera solutions for South Africa this holiday season, accessible from anywhere, product options, costs and WiFi speeds required by Fibre Tiger.
New DStv Ultra vs Smart TV or Set-top Box
The new DStv Explora Ultra compared to getting a smart TV or set-top box, and the difference explained, by Fibre Tiger.
How To Choose A Fibre Provider
What to keep in mind when choosing a fibre ISP provider, from line speed & customer service to usage requirements, by Fibre Tiger, ISP price comparison service for quick fibre sign-up or switch
Get Us Fibre - How To Get Fibre To Your Neighbourhood Faster
Fibre Tiger lists possible options to consider, actions to help get fibre to your neighbourhood faster and considerations networks are looking for to help plead your case.
Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Again
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again, but there is hope and alternatives
Internet on the Road - Practical Options If Wifi Is Not Available
Practical options to access the internet if WiFi is not available, mobile data, dongles, hotspots, portable LTE and pocket MiFi performance and pricing compared, by Fibre Tiger, fibre comparison service
What Do You Need To Run Your Small Business From Home
Fibre Tiger's quick start-up guide to help you get started in setting up your home business, finding hardware, choosing the right internet package and how to find clients.
PS5 VS Xbox Series - Pre-Order Pricing
The next generation of gaming consoles are here, see what are the tech differences and pricing options for PS5 and Xbox Series in South Africa.
Get Your Older Parents & Grandparents Into the 21st Century
Helpful guide for young adults to help their older parents & grandparents get more digitally savvy with mobile and desktop devices, online safety and helpful apps to be more comfortable around tech.
PureVPN Review - A Linux User's Perspective
A solid VPN offering, that is very well priced and has a big focus on security and streaming.
D-Link EXO Router(DIR-1360) And Mesh Node Review
Mesh or WiFi Repeater ? We reviewed the D-Link EXO DIR-AC1360 with the DRA-1360 Mesh Extender. A Very affordable premium class router.
LTE Signal Boosters For Telkom, MTN And Vodacom
Is your LTE or 4G signal weak and slow ? Have a look at LTE/4G antennas and boosters available.
How To Switch Fibre Providers
How to easily switch fibre providers, whether moving or needing better service, an easy guide to help you through the switching process and find and compare new fibre ISP provider
Wifi Tips And Tricks For Sanity And Speed
How to fix your Wi-Fi connection issues. A step-by-step summary of possible fixes to your wi-fi problems.
D-Link LTE-4G & Fibre Router Review
Do you need a backup internet solution ? How about a router that can handle both LTE and fibre ! We took a look at the D-Link DWR-M961 Router
Best Antenna For Your LTE Router
Choosing between a directional antenna or an omni for a LTE enabled router. Which one is best for you.
Fibre And Tax: Can I deduct it ?
Is your fibre internet connection tax deductible? We asked some tax experts.
9 Popular & Fun Educational Websites For Kids
9 Popular & fun educational websites for kids available in South Africa, incl games, videos, audiobooks and online colouring for grades 0 - 8, keep your kids entertained while they learn
Pirates of the Living Room: Why Streaming Beats Piracy
Streaming for a real service like NetFlix,Showmax or even DSTV usually beats the exerience and risk of pirate sites.
LTE & Wi-Fi On The Go - D-Link Mi-Fi DWR933 Review
Have you ever heard about Mi-Fi ? We take a look at the latest Mi-Fi router for LTE from D-Link.
5 Better Online Meeting Tools - Video Conferencing Security
5 Better online meeting tools that ensure video conferencing security, for work or personal online video meetings or remote homework sessions, keep yourself & your data secure with these tools
I Want To Stream Video Games - What Do I Need ?
What do you need to finally get that game streaming channel up ? We show you the bare minimum requirements for internet and hardware
Top VPN SA Review & Installation Guide
Review of NordVPN, including real life usage example and installation guide for top VPN available in South Africa
Perfect Gaming Router - ASUS GT-AC2900
If you are looking for a real gaming router to up your game, the ASUS GT-AC2900 Fibre Router is what you need.
Best Fibre Routers
We combined several top review sites to show you the best list of routers according to the internet.
ASUS ROG Strix Scope Review - Now Also For Computer Professionals
Mechanical keyboards are not just for gamers, if you are a computer professional - you will definitely find something you like about the ASUS ROG Strix Scope
Fix Your WiFi Coverage With PowerLine Adapters
Did you know you can use the electrical wires already present in your walls as a substitute for Ethernet cables.
Getting To Grips With Facebook Gaming
Facebook Gaming - The Ultimate Starter Guide. How to setup and build your Facebook gaming platform.
ASUS RT-AX86U - Best Gaming Router Review
The Mercedes Maybach of WiFi 6 gaming routers. Endorsed by Nvidia Geforce NOW for low latencies.
The Real Cost of Fibre Installation
Don’t be deceived or naive - there are real costs for ISPs to absorb and usually lockins for clients. Routers and labour is not free.
Has Your Router Been Hacked ?
If your internet has been consistently slow, your router might have fallen victim to a hacker. Upgrade your router's firmware to improve security.
DLink AX6000 - Monster Router Review
If Thanos had to pick a router, this would be it.
The Complete Guide To Streaming
Streaming TV, movies and music in your house, the complete guide.
VPN Services For South Africans
VPN services for South Africans, what they are and why to use a VPN, the legalities of using VPN in SA.
7 Streaming Sites Available For South Africans
See which streaming services are available right now.
How To Improve Your LTE Connection and Speed
Slow LTE speeds and bad coverage? See how a LTE Booster can help.
D-Link Router DWR M960 Review
One of the best all-around routers to upgrade your fibre experience.
Fibre Routers from ISPs
Which router models are provided by the ISPs for your new fibre connection.
Best Lesser Known Streaming Services You Can Get In South Africa
These are some of the lesser know streaming services, that you might have missed.
Best Internet Options In S.A
Your guide to find the best internet options and packages in South Africa.
Telkom LTE And WiFi - The Buying Guide And FAQ
Everything you ever wanted to know about Telkom LTE and Telkom WiFi
Fibre Price Differences In 2020
Why is there such a big fibre and lte price difference in South Africa ?
ASUS ZenWiFi CT8 Review
Slow Wi-Fi or bad coverage ? This new ASUS router will solve it.
Internet Speed And Data For Online Games
How much internet speed and data does your popular console or PC game require ?
SA Gaming: Best Resources for Professional Gamers
What does the professional local gaming scene look like ? What resources are available to you
ASUS Lyra Router Review
The everything router ! Comes with Alexa, Triband and BlueTooth Speaker
Best Places To Shop Online In S.A
We have put together our favourite list of online shops that we use.
DWR-956M/TK Review - Fibre & LTE Router
A Fibre and LTE router for all your home and small office needs.
Chromecast The Cheapest Gadget You Never Knew You Needed
What is Chromecast ? How do you stream your favourite movies or TV series to your non-Smart-TV
Telkom LTE vs Cell C LTE
72 Hour Speed test shootout between Telkom LTE and Cell C. Which one is best
Youtube Originals & Karate Kid
YouTube like NetFlix has started to produce their own series and films.
D-Link Covr Mesh Routers Review
Better fibre and Wifi coverage for your house or property.
MyTechie SA - Fibre Technicians On Call
MyTechieSA - Set to be the AirBnb of fibre installers in South Africa.
Why Is My Internet Slow
Why is my internet slow, even though I have a fast speed test result.
Uncapped Fibre Vs Capped Fibre: Best Deals
We compare the best uncapped and capped fibre packages
Online Communities And Classifieds In S.A
Where are the best local online communities for your hobby or problem ?
Fibre FAQ Guide
What you need to know about fibre, but were to afraid to ask.
Best Wifi Mesh Routers
What is a mesh routers, do you need one and which one to get.
Vlogging In South Africa
What is Vlogging and how do you get started. Who are the biggest vloggers in South Africa.
Fibre Bandwidth Vs Latency
How does the two compare and which one is more important for a great fibre experience.
Do You Need A Fibre Router - Probably Not
Most ISPs list a free router when you sign up or get you to buy one. Find out if you really have to get one.
The Best Legal Streaming Services
What are the best places to stream legal content from without infecting your P.C.
Vumatel Vs OpenServe
How does the two leading fibre networks compare in terms of coverage and usage.
Getting Fibre - What You Need To Know
Do you know the difference ? Its an important first step to getting fibre. First you need to select the fibre network that is available in your area.
Fibre Optics Training in South Africa
What to expect from Fibre Optics Training in South Africa. Formal education from CTU Training Solutions.
Getting Out: Ending Your ISP Contract Legally and Quickly
Can you get out of your ISP contract legally and at what costs.
Fibre Terms And Jargon
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How To Cancel Your Telkom Line
Easy 3 step process to cancel your existing Telkom line and ADSL online.