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Category: How-To

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How to Set Up Your Internet

by | Oct 20, 2025 | How-To

Learn how to set up an internet service with our expert guide. Find out if you can install your new service on your own or if you need a technician. We’ll also cover how to identify an active internet line in your home, how to install your equipment, and how to set up a Wi-Fi network.

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Internet Savings Calculator: 6 Ways To Pay Less

by | Oct 9, 2025 | How-To

We crunched the numbers to find ways you can shave money off your bill. Read on for our recommendations on getting a cheaper internet plan.

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Do You Need Fast Internet to Stream Disney+?

by | Oct 8, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Find out how much speed and data you need to watch Disney+ and get cheap plan options.

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How to Update Your Router’s Firmware

by | Oct 3, 2025 | How-To

Updating your router’s firmware is easy. We show you how across multiple brands.

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Is My Wi-Fi Slow Because of My Router or My Internet Provider?

by | Oct 3, 2025 | FAQ, How-To, Internet Speed Guides

Your Wi-Fi may be slow due to a number of reasons, including issues with your internet...

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through Mediacom

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Some ISPs are stepping up to fill the ACP gap. See if you qualify for Xtream Connect.

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How To Get Low-Income Internet through Kinetic

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, customers can still get assistance on their internet bill through other programs.

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Get a Mobile Line Included With Your Internet Plan

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Brand Guides, How-To

Get a mobile line included with your internet plan for a year with Spectrum and Xfinity

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What To Do if You Don’t Have Phone Service

by | Sep 18, 2025 | Emergency, How-To

What do you do when your cellular service goes on the fritz? We go over a few ideas.

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How Do I Get Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet?

by | Sep 5, 2025 | How-To

The technophile’s guide to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet

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Is Your Home Internet Ready?

by | Sep 5, 2025 | How-To

Setting up internet service at a new place? Learn how to tell if your home is internet-ready.

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How To Prepare Your Tech for a Natural Disaster

by | Sep 2, 2025 | Emergency, How-To

Get your tech bug-out bag ready to go, and get tips on staying connected in a disaster.