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Category: How-To

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Just Got Hit With an Internet Price Hike—Now What?

by | Feb 26, 2026 | How-To, Internet Buying Guides

Learn what you can do after getting hit with an internet price hike.

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Don’t Lose Your Local News

by | Feb 26, 2026 | How-To, Streaming Guides

Read about our favorite free local news apps so you can kick your cable TV bundle to the curb.

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Is Your Home Internet Ready?

by | Feb 23, 2026 | How-To

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

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Can a Local Deal Get You a Better Price From a Bigger Internet Provider?

by | Feb 19, 2026 | How-To, Internet Buying Guides

How you can use local internet deals to score a better price from internet providers.

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How To Get Backup Internet for Your Cable or Fiber Connection

by | Feb 18, 2026 | How-To, Internet Buying Guides

Find out which internet providers offer 4G and 5G backup internet, or get a new router from Eero.

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How To Actually Find Internet Deals in Your Area

by | Feb 18, 2026 | How-To, Internet Buying Guides

Learn more about how to find the best internet deals in your area.

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Do You Need Fast Internet to Stream Disney+?

by | Feb 17, 2026 | 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 Do I Get Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet?

by | Feb 17, 2026 | How-To

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

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How To Get Low-Income Internet Through T-Mobile

by | Feb 12, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Though the Affordable Connectivity Program is ending, T-Mobile customers can still get cheap internet service with Lifeline.

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How To Find Old Websites

by | Feb 6, 2026 | FAQ, How-To, Technology

Learn how to find old websites and fix broken links by searching the Internet Archive.

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Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?

by | Feb 6, 2026 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

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Brightspeed Covers $30 Subsidy for ACP Recipients

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Brand Guides, How-To, Low-Income

Brightspeed is replacing the ACP discount with funds from its own coffers. Get the details.