You formed your business so you could earn money doing something you are passionate about. Overhead costs to run your business are inevitable, but you want to get the best deals because you don’t want to spend all your profits just trying to keep afloat! That includes...
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Guide to USB Internet
These days, lots of people are “cutting the cord,” or finding ways to do things wirelessly. Devices like cell phones, tablets, and laptops have made it easier to be online while on the go. For some people, this might require getting their Internet connection to be...
How to Speed Up Your Internet
When the Internet is slow, it can be frustrating. Web pages take forever to load, video streams buffer slowly, and video calls and online games lag out. When lag strikes, it can seem to come from nowhere, and make users question if they have enough Internet speed. ...
What is a Good Latency?
Latency, ping, bandwidth, Internet speeds - what does it all mean? These are terms encountered by people searching for Internet service or who already have Internet connections. They have a lot of overlap, so they might seem confusing. All these terms relate to how...
DSL vs. Cable Internet
Do you need to connect your home or business to the Internet? Are you satisfied with your existing Internet service but want to compare your plan to others in your area? Whether you already have Internet service or are setting up a brand new line, it’s important to...
Internet Equipment Guide
People talking about the Internet can sound like they’re speaking a secret language. It gets even more arcane when Wi-Fi equipment enters the conversation, since so many devices and everyday routines depend on it. More homes and small offices are relying on their...
Dial-Up Internet
In the world of Internet service, dial-up connections are a dying breed. Cable, DSL, and even satellite Internet are almost everywhere and offer high speed Internet to 90% of the United States. Most web pages and applications require too much data to travel back and...
How does bandwidth work?
What the term “bandwidth” means and how it works is a subject of much confusion. Bandwidth speed is a metric by which many people evaluate Internet connections, but the relationship between the two is not as simple. In fact, while bandwidth measurement is typically in...
15 Smart Home Gadgets for TV Lovers
Ever since computers started becoming mainstream, people have been dreaming about the smart home; a house integrated so well with technology that everyday life is nothing but a breeze. Today, the smart home is very much a reality, but it looks much different from how...
Mobile vs. Desktop Internet Usage: The Latest Figures
The internet has changed our lives forever, and this will continue well into the future, mainly because how we use the internet is constantly evolving. We are relying less and less on traditional desktop computers and turning more and more to our mobile devices to...
The Best Internet Speed Test Sites of 2020
In today's digital era, we use the internet for practically everything. We use it to communicate, work, socialize, entertain, and so much more. However, as we put increasing demands on our internet connections to provide us with access to the things we want and need...
10 Must Know Statistics About Cyberbullying
When we think about the role the internet has played in our lives since it first became available to us, most of us have fond memories. The first things that come to mind are perhaps the connections we've been able to make and maintain thanks to the internet, as well...
Ready to Cut the Cord? Key Questions to Ask
By now, you've likely heard about the idea of cutting the cord. You've probably thought about it a few times, either as you've become frustrated with cable company services or you simply want to pay less for your cable bill. It's even possible that in today's world,...
Free And Low-Cost Cable TV Options For Your Household
Cable television can be expensive, especially for a service that some families, perhaps like yours, are not using as much as they used to or are supplementing with additional streaming services. Are you just not using all the "premium" channels you are paying a...
12 Rules to Protect Children Online
As parents, our top priority is always the safety of our children. Since kids can't fully provide for themselves, it's up to us to create a secure environment where they can learn and grow until they become independent. However, the paradox here is that the more we...
Top Cybersecurity Facts and Figures for 2020
In our digital world, we are now more connected than ever. While this brings tremendous benefits, such as instant communication, increased commerce, and more access to educational materials, we need to be realistic about the threats that exist in this new world. When...
Internet Statistics and Trends for 2020: What’s Important to Know
The rise of the internet and digital communications technology is one of the defining trends and stories of not only this past decade but this century. Due to these developments, we can now access any information or media we would like with just a few clicks (or...
How Much Internet Speed Do I Actually Need?
You've probably seen the advertisements: "Get up to 1,000 Mbps so that the whole family can stream, browse, and chat at high-speeds!" They're all over the place these days. And if you've ever had to suffer through a period of less than stellar internet speeds – where...