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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!
Ten ways to make the most of LinkedIn
It’s important to make the most of LinkedIn if you want to boost your career, including these little-known tips
Read: Ten ways to make the most of LinkedInIs there any need for broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps?
The prospect of broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps might seem appealing, but there’s little benefit to consumers.
Read: Is there any need for broadband speeds faster than 1Gbps?How dumbphones could reset our relationship with the internet
The internet was once a computer-only service. Thanks to dumbphones, it might be again.
Read: How dumbphones could reset our relationship with the internetWhat is doxing, and why is it dangerous?
If you’ve ever wondered what is doxing, we explain the origins and dangers of this growing online phenomenon.
Read: What is doxing, and why is it dangerous?What should I do if a webpage won’t load?
If a webpage won't load, there are various steps which might help to resolve the situation
Read: What should I do if a webpage won’t load?The differences between ransomware, spyware and malware
There’s a common assumption that they’re all the same, yet the differences between ransomware, spyware and malware are significant.
What are hyperlinks, and why do they matter?
We examine what are hyperlinks used for and how they act as the glue which holds the internet together.
Read: What are hyperlinks, and why do they matter?How far can WiFi signals travel?
We answer the question of how far can WiFi signals travel, and consider the factors reducing wireless router range in the home and garden.
Read: How far can WiFi signals travel?How to tell when your old computer is dying
Being able to tell when an old computer is dying – and knowing how to respond – could simplify the transition to a new device.
Read: How to tell when your old computer is dyingShould I jailbreak my smartphone?
Understanding the pros and cons of jailbroken smartphones helps you to decide whether to risk your device’s safety for extra functionality
Read: Should I jailbreak my smartphone?Moving house? It’s probably time to switch broadband providers.
It makes sense to change your ISP while moving house – but be prepared for a lack of connectivity after you move
Read: Moving house? It’s probably time to switch broadband providers.What is zero-day malware?
Zero-day malware is too new to be caught by most antivirus packages. We explain how to stay safe
Are you happy with your ISP?
ISP satisfaction levels vary widely from one brand to the next, even if their products seem largely indistinguishable
Read: Are you happy with your ISP?Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UK
A new Act of Parliament means simple passwords are no longer acceptable on many domestic devices.
Read: Simple passwords are now outlawed in the UKEasy SEO wins for your website
Even small SEO wins can make a big difference to your website’s performance
Read: Easy SEO wins for your websiteThe hidden costs of not switching ISP
The hidden costs of not switching ISP are mounting up as cost-of-living pressures bite across the UK
Read: The hidden costs of not switching ISPScotland lags behind the rest of the UK for high-speed broadband
High-speed broadband in Scotland was supposed to be universal by now. Instead, it remains a postcode lottery.
Read: Scotland lags behind the rest of the UK for high-speed broadbandStill using Windows 10? Time’s running out to upgrade
Consumers still using Windows 10 will soon have to make a key decision about their PCs
Read: Still using Windows 10? Time’s running out to upgradeWhy is BT still the UK’s biggest broadband provider?
The UK's biggest ISP was its only telecommunications company before competition arrived in the 1980s.
Read: Why is BT still the UK’s biggest broadband provider?What should I do if my online passwords are compromised?
We explain how to get your security back on track when your online passwords are compromised.
Read: What should I do if my online passwords are compromised?How to live without social media accounts
Life can be less stressful once you learn how to live without social media accounts and re-embrace traditional technologies
Read: How to live without social media accountsUK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the rise
Vandalism against our broadband infrastructure is on the rise – what's happening, and how will it affect you?
Read: UK broadband infrastructure vandalism attacks on the riseWhat are employee monitoring tools, and how do they work?
Employee monitoring tools are vital for home workers, but they come at the cost of personal privacy
Read: What are employee monitoring tools, and how do they work?What’s the surface web?
We rely heavily on the surface web every day, yet it’s only a tiny part of the wider internet
Read: What’s the surface web?Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?
Staying safe on dating sites and apps is vitally important, with bad actors and scammers lurking on every platform
Read: Dating app scams are on the rise: how can you avoid them?How to run reverse image searches
Reverse image searches might sound complicated, but they’re easy to run – and surprisingly helpful
Read: How to run reverse image searchesHow to handle a sudden broadband outage
Sudden broadband outages are an unfortunate fact of life – here’s how to cope if your internet goes off
Read: How to handle a sudden broadband outageWhy too much screen time can be harmful
We investigate why too much screen time can be harmful for us – and especially for our children.
Read: Why too much screen time can be harmfulComing soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming age
Freely could transform our relationship with streaming TV – and it’s coming soon to a screen near you.
Read: Coming soon: Freely will bring Freeview telly into the streaming age