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Neil Cumins
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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
How to get a better broadband deal by understanding jargon
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?
Read: Wait, what happened to the metaverse?How to get the most out of Google Maps
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
How 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.
Read: The unknown benefits of restarting your wifi routerWhich is better – Mac or PC?
The Mac vs PC debate has endured for decades, but in 2023, it’s a more nuanced decision than before
Read: Which is better – Mac or PC?How 1980s computer games underpinned today’s gaming experiences
The influence of 1980s computer games continues to reverberate, influencing modern console design and online titles alike
Read: How 1980s computer games underpinned today’s gaming experiencesIs your ISP the worst in the UK?
The latest Which? broadband satisfaction survey has revealed the best and worst ISPs. Is yours among the latter?
Read: Is your ISP the worst in the UK?A beginner’s guide to computer cables
Computer cables come in all shapes and sizes, though help is on the way courtesy of our old friends in the EU
Read: A beginner’s guide to computer cablesHTML5 and the battle for consistent online experiences
You’ve got HTML5 to thank for online content looking the same on every device you own.
Read: HTML5 and the battle for consistent online experiencesThe weirdest things might cause your broadband to go down
Bizarre reasons for broadband outages range from teething squirrels to out-of-control milk vans and old TV sets.
Read: The weirdest things might cause your broadband to go downAutomatic updates might be causing your slow broadbad
Automatic updates might not seem an obvious cause of slow broadband, but they can dramatically slow down your system.
Read: Automatic updates might be causing your slow broadbadHow does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?
UK broadband only works as part of a global network, buried beneath the seabed around our coastline.
Read: How does UK broadband connect to the wider internet?Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?
ISP consolidation is accelerating, with brands including Shell Energy, CityFibre and Trooli potentially disappearing from the UK.
Read: Is choice shrinking in the UK broadband market?How does remote PC access work?
Remote PC access unlocks your files and folders across the internet, for offsite working and tech support alike
Read: How does remote PC access work?The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEO
Many factors influence website SEO, but hyperlinks are a vital component of ensuring pages rank highly in search results
Read: The importance of internal links and backlinks to website SEOBroadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UK
UK broadband speeds are officially slower than connections to the moon, according to new research.
Read: Broadband to be faster on the moon than in parts of the UKWhat is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?
Bloatware is the scourge of modern computers, smartphones and tablets. Let's tackle it head-on!
Read: What is bloatware, and how can I tackle it?A beginner’s guide to TikTok
Our beginner's guide to TikTok profiles this phenomenally popular social media app
Read: A beginner’s guide to TikTok