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Neil Cumins
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Ten steps to creating a new website
Creating a new website becomes simple if you follow ten logical stages – and avoid a few obvious pitfalls…
Read: Ten steps to creating a new websiteFive things which can block WiFi around the home
Any list of things which can block WiFi will include unexpected barriers including water, wood and wireless baby monitors
Read: Five things which can block WiFi around the homeWhy can’t I access my email?
Being unable to access email is frustrating, but it’s usually temporary – and there may be workarounds
Read: Why can’t I access my email?Do I really need to do system updates on my computer?
They are annoying and often inconveniently timed, but system updates can be crucial for the health of your PC or Mac.
Read: Do I really need to do system updates on my computer?Staying safe: how to tackle online extortion
Recognising and understanding online extortion could prove invaluable if you find yourself being threatened or coerced.
Read: Staying safe: how to tackle online extortionLooking back on obsolete online tech we used to use every day
Obsolete internet technologies show how far the online world has come, and offer pointers to where it’s heading..
Lampposts might be the future of home broadband
Broadband from lampposts might sound implausible, but it’s already being trialled in Scotland.
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Desktop PCs are highly accessible and constructed using separate components, so can a PC last forever in the right hands?
Read: Could a desktop PC last forever?Broadband advertising more accurate than ever, but still needs improvement
How accurate is broadband advertising? Reassuringly, the answer is far more than it used to be.
Read: Broadband advertising more accurate than ever, but still needs improvementWhat is HTTPS, and why does it matter?
What is HTTPS? Only the most secure form of web content distribution, and one which every website should adhere to nowadays
Read: What is HTTPS, and why does it matter?Tips for freeing up hard drive space
Freeing up hard drive space helps maintain your computer’s functionality, and it doesn’t require a computing degree
Read: Tips for freeing up hard drive spaceHow the online experience varies around the world
Internet access overseas isn’t always as fast, dependable or trustworthy as the UK’s online infrastructure.
Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?
If your computer won't connect to the internet, there are plenty of things you can try before contacting your ISP’s technical support team.
Read: Help! Why won’t my computer connect to the internet?What’s being done to tackle fake reviews?
Fake online reviews are a scourge of the internet, but retailers are staging a patchy fightback against them
Read: What’s being done to tackle fake reviews?How much information about you is on the internet?
The vast quantities of personal data online represent a goldmine for companies, but a minefield for consumers
Read: How much information about you is on the internet?The best and worst places to put your broadband router
Where you keep your wifi router can have a surprisingly big impact on the quality of your broadband connection.
Read: The best and worst places to put your broadband routerHow big a threat is artificial intelligence?
The threat of AI is filling column inches at present, but should we really be concerned about the rise of the machines?
Read: How big a threat is artificial intelligence?How to get the most out of your smart TV
Smart TVs offer a world of connectivity, but most of us are guilty of under-utilising this valuable resource
Read: How to get the most out of your smart TVIt’s time you understood microtransactions… your kids already do
Microtransactions aren’t widely understood, yet they’re a key revenue raiser for developers and web content publishers alike
Read: It’s time you understood microtransactions… your kids already doTips for avoiding clickbait
Avoiding clickbait will give you a far more enjoyable online experience, away from low-grade content and tracking websites
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Broadband terminology is often confusing. We explain what it all means, to help you negotiate a better deal on your next contract.
Read: How to get a better broadband deal by understanding jargonPlan to map the world under our feet could stop broadband outages
A national underground asset register might stop broadband outages by showing utility companies where infrastructure is buried.
Read: Plan to map the world under our feet could stop broadband outagesTen tips to improve your cybersecurity at home
Methods for improving domestic cybersecurity include password management, router reboots and deleting unsolicited emails.
Read: Ten tips to improve your cybersecurity at homeWait, what happened to the metaverse?
Hailed by some as the future of the internet, the metaverse is dead. What went wrong?
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From house hunting to traffic data, Google Maps has many uses beyond its core mapping and navigation duties.
Read: How to get the most out of Google MapsA guide to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide a bridge between home broadband and your car’s infotainment system
Read: A guide to Apple CarPlay and Android AutoHow to choose an antivirus package
When it’s time to choose an antivirus package, there’s a lot to consider
Read: How to choose an antivirus packageHow does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding campaigns harness the internet to generate finance for corporate products and personal activities alike.
Read: How does crowdfunding work?The unknown benefits of restarting your wifi router
Benefits of rebooting your router include improved performance, greater reliability and a longer lifespan.
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