Neil Cumins

Is 5G mobile broadband an option for me?

Is 5G mobile broadband an option for me?

On: Saturday, 6 June, 2020
There’s a common assumption among consumers that 5G will be a complementary service to gigabit-speed home broadband services. But what if it could be a replacement? After all, the fifth generation of mobile cellular connectivity is also c...
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How to extend your phone's current charge

How to extend your phone’s current charge

On: Sunday, 12 April, 2020
The fear of being without a mobile phone is so widespread that the term ‘nomophobia’ has been developed to describe it. And while this condition has many underlying traits, from narcissism to boredom, symptoms include stress, anxiety, ...
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How prevalent is Android malware?

How prevalent is Android malware?

On: Sunday, 5 April, 2020
Criminals have always sought the path of least resistance, and pursued readily available targets. The Ford Fiesta is Britain’s most stolen car because it’s also Britain’s best-selling car, rather than because it’s the best or most d...
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The cheapest smartphones in the UK

The cheapest smartphones in the UK

On: Friday, 3 April, 2020
Our habits of conspicuous consumption have been thrown into sharp relief by the Coronavirus pandemic. Suddenly, having the latest iPhone doesn’t really matter all that much, because you can’t show it off to anyone. Indeed, while sitting...
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How does SD card storage work?

How does SD card storage work?

On: Wednesday, 25 March, 2020
One of the accusations often levelled against smartphone manufacturers is that available device storage is never enough. A 32GB or 64GB handset might sound large, when you consider 1990s floppy discs held just 1.44MB of data. Yet in today...
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The best rugged smartphones

The best rugged smartphones

On: Thursday, 19 March, 2020
If you work in an office and live in a house with Axminster carpets, you might be tempted not to diminish your smartphone’s tactile appeal by wrapping it in a protective case. However, some people lead more active and eventful lives than ...
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