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Neil Cumins
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What is dark mode, and why should I use it?
Dark mode is an underrated aspect of modern computing, combining health and environmental benefits
Read: What is dark mode, and why should I use it?Why you need to look after your personally identifiable information
Personally identifiable information is the default currency in most cybercrime and online fraud. Here’s what you need to know
Read: Why you need to look after your personally identifiable informationWhat does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?
The new Cyber Resilience Bill aims to minimise cyberattacks – but what does it mean for you?
Read: What does the new Cyber Resilience Bill mean for consumers?Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?
After a tumultuous 2025, cryptocurrencies are looking uniquely vulnerable as 2026 dawns.
Read: Is 2026 the year when cryptocurrencies fail?How to resolve broadband complaints using independent dispute resolution services
Dispute resolution services act as independent arbiters when consumers and their broadband suppliers fall out .
Read: How to resolve broadband complaints using independent dispute resolution servicesWhat are IP addresses, and how do they identify us?
With widespread confusion surrounding what are IP addresses, we explain why the internet wouldn’t work without them
Does it matter if my ISP is taken over or rebranded?
Broadband rebrands are a common facet of internet services, but a rebranded ISP shouldn’t affect your connection
Read: Does it matter if my ISP is taken over or rebranded?Why do housebuilders do deals with full fibre ISPs?
Most new homes now have broadband connections pre-installed by full fibre ISPs, but why has this become the case?
Read: Why do housebuilders do deals with full fibre ISPs?Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?
The Sora video platform may sound innovative, but it may be the first sign of a downward spiral gathering pace.
Read: Is Sora the beginning of the end for social media?Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadband
The UK broadband sector recently passed a significant milestone, with Openreach fibre broadband more widely available than ever before.
Read: Twenty million homes now have Openreach full-fibre broadbandYou’re entitled to automatic compensation for broadband issues
Many consumers remain unaware they should be receiving automatic compensation for broadband issues.
Read: You’re entitled to automatic compensation for broadband issuesHow are broadband connection problems defined?
Broadband connection problems affect most of us at some point, but how are they defined and what causes them?
The strange new world of streaming service venues
Streaming service venues are the streaming age’s theme parks – but are they worth visiting?
Read: The strange new world of streaming service venuesWhat does RAM do, and why is it so important?
Random access memory powers everything we do on our phones and tablets. We explain what does RAM do and why it’s so vital
Read: What does RAM do, and why is it so important?Pros and Cons of no-contract broadband deals
No-contract broadband is a great option for many consumers, but it does bring some disadvantages as well.
Read: Pros and Cons of no-contract broadband dealsThe ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act is only a few months old, but it’s already disrupting the internet in unforeseen ways.
Read: The ongoing repercussions of the Online Safety ActCould your passwords be cracked in three minutes?
Cracked passwords represent an existential threat to your online safety. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.
Read: Could your passwords be cracked in three minutes?A beginner’s guide to Reddit
Reddit has recently risen to prominence in search rankings. We explain why, and explore what this social media site has to offer
Read: A beginner’s guide to RedditHow to look for jobs online
Being able to look for jobs online can open up new career opportunities, but it’s not without challenges
Read: How to look for jobs onlineWhat happens if the AI bubble bursts?
As consumers, should we be concerned about the looming prospect of an AI bubble bursting?
Read: What happens if the AI bubble bursts?What careers can the broadband sector offer young people?
There are many broadband careers on offer, and some should be immune to encroachment from AI.
Read: What careers can the broadband sector offer young people?Five reasons to change broadband provider
We outline some of the many reasons to change broadband provider, from reliability to value.
Read: Five reasons to change broadband providerHow one-touch switching has transformed the way we change ISPs
It’s been a year since one-touch switching arrived in the UK – but how does it benefit you?
Read: How one-touch switching has transformed the way we change ISPsHow do I find a foreign ISP if I’m moving overseas?
It’s not always easy to find a foreign ISP when emigrating or moving overseas, but these tips will help
Read: How do I find a foreign ISP if I’m moving overseas?Are WiFi 7 routers worth having?
The next generation of routers are in development, but does WiFi 7 bring anything new to the table, sideboard or shelf?
Read: Are WiFi 7 routers worth having?How to cancel home broadband
If you want to cancel your home broadband, our guide explains everything you should know.
Read: How to cancel home broadbandWhat is AI slop, and how can I identify it?
You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘AI slop’ – but what does it mean, and how can you avoid it?
Read: What is AI slop, and how can I identify it?What do emergency alerts achieve?
Emergency alerts will be tested on our mobile devices soon, but what are these national alerts meant to achieve?
Read: What do emergency alerts achieve?Are 60 per cent of UK broadband customers really out of contract?
A survey has claimed the majority of UK broadband customers are out of contract, despite the costs this incurs.
Read: Are 60 per cent of UK broadband customers really out of contract?