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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
