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!

Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze

Buying refurbished consumer electronics is an easy way to reduce household spending, but are there questions about device safety?

How to choose the best deal for student broadband

Starting college or uni this autumn in a shared property? Here’s what you need to know about student broadband contracts.

UK vs The World… how does our broadband shape up?

Comparing domestic and global broadband speeds demonstrates how the UK’s internet infrastructure is performing.

Where can I watch live football?

If you want to watch live football at home, platform divergence and rising living costs mean tough decisions need to be made.

What happens if my broadband provider goes on strike?

There are growing concerns that a broadband provider strike may happen in the next few months.

Fake reviews: a growing plague on the internet

Fake online reviews devalue the internet. We explain what consumers need to know about this enduring phenomenon.

Why are we still building homes without gigabit broadband?

The prospect of receiving gigabit broadband in new homes is highly appealing, but it’s not something you can take for granted yet.

How to set parental controls on broadband use

Setting up parental controls on your wifi ensures younger members of the household can’t stumble across age-inappropriate content.

Are NFTs just a con, or is there more to it?

We explain what are NFTs, how they’ve risen to prominence, and why they're a risky investment.

What is the metaverse?

You’ve probably heard about it online, amid lots of excitable chatter. But what is the metaverse, and what will it involve?

8 easy ways to massively improve your online privacy

There are many reasons to turbo-charge your online privacy, so don't get caught out - start now!

Windows 11 is here… but which version was best?

Debate rages about the best version of Windows, and how these successes and failures should influence future generations of software

What happens if my internet provider goes bust?

Consumer rights are limited if your broadband provider ceases trading, but with preparation you should be able to stay connected.

WiFi 6 is here – are you ready?

The new WiFi 6 standard has been collaboratively developed to deliver the best wireless connectivity today’s tech can support.

How to choose a new laptop

When deciding how to choose a new laptop, you need to consider what the computer will be used for, where, and when

What’s bonded broadband?

As ISPs struggle to improve broadband infrastructure in remote or sparsely-populated regions, bonded broadband offers a workaround.

How to extend the lifespan of electronic devices

Some of our belongings and possessions will outlast us all, but there are now compelling reasons to try and extend the lifespan of electronic devices as well

Why streaming content is splintering across numerous platforms

Streaming content platforms are on the rise, even as the number of people able and willing to pay for them begins to decline

How fast do I need my broadband to be?

There’s no definitive answer to the question of how fast should broadband be, but it’s possible to calculate minimum requirements fairly easily.

How to avoid being scammed by a fake ISP ’employee’

It’s more important than ever to avoid broadband scams nowadays, since our reliance on the internet has never been greater.

UK broadband customers have never had it so good…

Broadband complaints levels are at all-time lows, thanks to a combination of ISP improvements and increasingly satisfactory line speeds.

How to launch an online store quickly and easily

You don’t need to be a computing expert to launch an online store, with platforms simplifying site construction and ecommerce alike

What are Crown Jewels sporting events?

Despite attempts by streaming services to muscle in on crown jewels sporting events, the government are determined to maintain a degree of free-to-air coverage

How to get a discount on your broadband

When money's tight, cheaper home broadband could help you fight back against the rising costs of living

What can I do with the Tor browser?

Tor browser uses are many and varied, from safe communications in warzones to avoiding geolocation restrictions

Do you know your broadband connection speed?

Broadband connection speeds might seem mysterious, but there are easy ways to check your home’s upload and download speeds.

Bigger is better? Not with broadband providers.

There are huge disparities between the best and worst broadband providers, with larger brands often performing less impressively.

How to choose a PC for gaming

Our gaming PC buying guide explains what to look for when buying a rig to run today’s most resource-intensive software titles.

Revealed: the best (and worst) regions for Full-Fibre broadband

There are huge disparities between the best and worst regions for UK full fibre broadband, some of which might surprise you.

A beginner’s guide to WordPress

In our beginner's guide to WordPress, we explain how to use the software underpinning over a third of all websites currently in existence

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Neil Cumins

Refurbished gadgets help beat cost of living squeeze

How to choose the best deal for student broadband