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!

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What are URLs?

Many people wouldn’t know how to answer the question ‘what are URLs’, yet the answer is surprisingly straightforward

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What happens to old websites?

Old websites are often forgotten and abandoned, but their addresses can subsequently be reused by unrelated brands or businesses

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What is a botnet?

We explore the phenomenon of zombie computer networks, explaining what are botnets used for and how they’re assembled

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Is Bing a good alternative to Google?

The choice between Google or Bing isn’t as clear-cut as you might think. You’re probably using both search engines without even realising it

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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.

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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?

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