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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!
How do all-in-one PCs work?
Like laptops, all-in-one PCs are space-saving devices which cram a considerable amount of hardware into a compact desk-friendly chassis
Read: How do all-in-one PCs work?Signs of decline for Post Office broadband.
One of the UKs most recognisable brands still offers broadband, but for how much longer?
Read: Signs of decline for Post Office broadband.How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homes
Full-fibre broadband in new builds is becoming commonplace as developers tempt potential purchasers with ultrafast connectivity
Read: How housebuilders fit high-speed broadband in new homesHow Sony’s PlayStation has evolved since 1995
The history of the PlayStation demonstrates how gaming has evolved over the last 25 years, through a series of significant technological advances
Read: How Sony’s PlayStation has evolved since 1995How to turn a spare room into a home office
With lockdown resumed in England, millions may need to work remotely
Read: How to turn a spare room into a home officeFACT: You don’t have to use the wifi router your ISP supplies
ISP branded routers are often disappointingly cheap and inefficient - switching could make a huge difference
How to acquire a domain name that’s already been registered
You may not think it’s possible to get that dream domain if someone beat you to it...
Read: How to acquire a domain name that’s already been registeredHome broadband from mobile operators
It's worth considering switching broadband to a mobile operator as an alternative to market leaders like BT, Sky and Plusnet
Read: Home broadband from mobile operatorsHow to create a home office in the garden
In the first in a series of working-from-home features, we consider how to create a home office in the garden
Read: How to create a home office in the gardenWhat does it mean to be digitally excluded?
It's been said that if something's not on the internet, it doesn't exist, so tech companies are trying to improve the lives of people without the internet
Read: What does it mean to be digitally excluded?How a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threats
Protecting your webcam is a simple step, but it could provide valuable peace of mind if you start receiving blackmail emails
Read: How a cheap webcam cover could save you from extortion threatsIt’s time to upgrade to Windows 10… probably
Windows upgrades are highly recommended for security, but is it worth upgrading from your trusted older version?
Zoom, Teams or Meet?
Making a choice between Zoom, Teams or Meet is often a matter of personal preference, depending on your integration with existing software
Read: Zoom, Teams or Meet?Getting started with OneDrive
Microsoft’s cloud storage system isn’t the most intuitive, but it’s powerful and is integrated into Windows 10
Read: Getting started with OneDriveA Modern Classic : What can we expect from the Atari VCS?
It's had a complex gestation, but this 2020s take on a retro machine will finally be arriving in the near future
Read: A Modern Classic : What can we expect from the Atari VCS?Is Google bringing back truly wireless home broadband?
With the latest WiFi6 protocols, the tech giant may be making moves on the broadband market
Read: Is Google bringing back truly wireless home broadband?How to improve online password security
There are easy ways to improve online password security, which remains a troublesome aspect of the online experience for many people
Read: How to improve online password securityWhat can you still do with the BBC Red Button?
The BBC Red Button has earned a reprieve, but what does this interactive text service allow you to do?
Read: What can you still do with the BBC Red Button?Who are the platforms bringing you the best of British drama?
It's box-set binge season - make sure you're not missing out on Blighty's drama gems!
Read: Who are the platforms bringing you the best of British drama?The high privacy cost of free social media platforms
Social media platforms are completely free to use, but their slick apps and vast data repositories have to be paid for somehow
Read: The high privacy cost of free social media platformsHow quickly is full fibre broadband really being rolled out across the UK?
Fewer than one in six UK households benefits from full-fibre broadband, even though it's a staple in most new homes.
Read: How quickly is full fibre broadband really being rolled out across the UK?Staying safe on social media
As people become increasingly aware of how much data they’re sharing online, staying safe on social media is becoming a hot topic
Read: Staying safe on social mediaWhat is a mailer daemon?
Despite its rather sinister name, a mailer daemon is a vital component of email delivery – the bearer of bad news when a message can’t be delivered
Read: What is a mailer daemon?Are broadband outages on the increase?
We've all felt the frustration of connecting to wifi only to see the dreaded 'No Internet Connection'
Read: Are broadband outages on the increase?What is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?
Bandwidth and broadband are often conflated, so knowing the difference between the two will help to ensure your next broadband deal is suitable for your needs
Read: What is bandwidth, and how does it help with broadband?DIY Video streaming – the rise of a big-bucks phenomenon
Self-made live video is big business nowadays, from Twitch and YouTube channels to Instagram Stories and Facebook Live streams
Read: DIY Video streaming – the rise of a big-bucks phenomenonXbox All Access could change console gaming forever
Xbox All Access lets you buy a console like a phone, but will it change gaming?
Read: Xbox All Access could change console gaming foreverHow to avoid buying a bad computer
It’s easy to avoid buying a bad computer nowadays, even if you’re not confident about a particular device’s technical specifications or your own requirements
Read: How to avoid buying a bad computerOculus Quest 2: Transforming gaming or threatening privacy?
The new Facebook-owned standalone VR system looks like a bargain, but will it come with hidden costs?
Read: Oculus Quest 2: Transforming gaming or threatening privacy?