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Neil Cumins
Neil is our resident tech expert. He's written guides on loads of broadband head-scratchers and is determined to solve all your technology problems!
Will age verification laws really stop young people watching adult content online?
Age verification laws are here, but they bring considerable risks for questionable reward.
Read: Will age verification laws really stop young people watching adult content online?WiFi Street Hubs – coming soon to a high street near you
WiFi street hubs are the latest attempt at offering seamless data connectivity in our towns and cities.
Read: WiFi Street Hubs – coming soon to a high street near youQuick ways to boost slow broadband
If you’re desperate to boost slow broadband, these simple hacks and tips could significantly improve your connectivity
Read: Quick ways to boost slow broadbandThe best places to find children’s TV shows
Children's TV shows retain their magic even in the internet age, but finding them can be challenging
Read: The best places to find children’s TV showsHow to build a media centre at home
From man caves to home office studios, there are many elements to consider if you want to build a media centre at home
Read: How to build a media centre at homeA beginner’s guide to Apple iPads
Our beginner's guide to Apple iPads explains everything you need to know about the world’s most popular tablet
OFCOM report highlights broadband customer service failings
We examine where broadband providers are failing on customer service, based on a review by the industry regulator.
Read: OFCOM report highlights broadband customer service failingsHow to find the best online review websites
There are many platforms claiming to be among the best online review websites – but how can you tell?
Read: How to find the best online review websitesWhat is affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing increasingly underpins free internet content, but it’s important to understand how it works from a consumer perspective
Read: What is affiliate marketing?Should we ban screen time for children?
Proposals to restrict or ban screen time for children are highly contentious. We consider the pros and cons
Read: Should we ban screen time for children?How to make the most of TripAdvisor
To make the most of TripAdvisor, you need to know how to navigate an increasingly complex and unintuitive platform
Read: How to make the most of TripAdvisorProtecting your data when selling an old computer
There’s a surprisingly long list of things do before selling an old computer to keep your data safe
How to make your CV look good in online applications
Applying for work is an inevitable part of life, but it’s much easier if you make your CV look good before applying
Read: How to make your CV look good in online applicationsLiving without internet access at home
Living without internet access might seem impractical, but it’s a reality for millions of people.
Read: Living without internet access at homeHow to take and edit quality smartphone photos
Even with the latest smartphones, knowing how to take good photos requires a blend of skill, patience and knowledge
Read: How to take and edit quality smartphone photosWhat really happens to our electronic waste?
Electronic waste is generated in huge quantities each year, but we rarely consider what happens to it after we dispose of it.
Read: What really happens to our electronic waste?What are altnets?
Altnets provide an alternative to Openreach-powered ISPs – but should you consider their services?
Read: What are altnets?How to protect yourself against fake news
It’s becoming harder to protect yourself against fake news. We explain how to separate fact from fiction
Read: How to protect yourself against fake newsThe pros and cons of different broadband contract lengths
Different broadband contract lengths have unique merits. We explain which might work best in different scenarios
Read: The pros and cons of different broadband contract lengthsThe risks of consuming pirated content
It may be tempting to consume pirated content, but you can’t ignore the legal and safety risks.
Read: The risks of consuming pirated contentHow 50 years of Microsoft has changed the world…
Half a century on from the company’s launch, Microsoft products continue to drive the world’s economy and consumer technology.
Read: How 50 years of Microsoft has changed the world…The best and worst ISPs of 2025 are crowned
A newly published list of the best and worst ISPs might help you decide which company to entrust your broadband connection to
Read: The best and worst ISPs of 2025 are crownedWhat is RAM, and why do I need it?
What is RAM? It’s the foundation stone of everything you do on a computer, tablet or smartphone
Read: What is RAM, and why do I need it?How to prepare for an online job interview
Online job interviews require a very different mindset to a face-to-face interview. We explain what you need to know, do and check
Read: How to prepare for an online job interviewA beginner’s guide to speakers
Our beginner's guide to speakers explains why these often unheralded devices can transform your gaming, streaming and working life
Read: A beginner’s guide to speakersWebsite error codes – and what they really mean
Website error codes tell you why a particular resource isn’t available, so ignore them at your peril…
Read: Website error codes – and what they really meanThe ADSL switch-off is coming… are you ready?
It's the end of ADSL broadband in the UK - what will it mean for people still trapped on sluggish internet connections?
Read: The ADSL switch-off is coming… are you ready?What do we know about 6G?
A sixth generation of cellular communications is in development, but is 6G really needed when 5G hasn’t achieved its full potential?
Read: What do we know about 6G?The pros and cons of Sky Glass
As a second-generation product arrives on the market, we consider the pros and cons of Sky Glass
Read: The pros and cons of Sky Glass