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Category: How-To

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How To Prepare Your Tech for a Natural Disaster

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

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

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How To Use Sony’s Parental Controls for PlayStation Consoles and Services

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

Find out how to set the parental controls on PlayStation-branded devices and services.

How To Use Nintendo’s Parental Controls for Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch 2

by | Nov 25, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, How-To, Parental Controls, Security

Find out how to set the parental controls on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game consoles.

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How To Fix DNS Server Problems

by | Nov 21, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Home Networking, How-To

DNS problems can be hard to identify. This guide walks you through identifying and troubleshooting common DNS issues.

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Internet Savings Calculator: 6 Ways To Pay Less

by | Nov 7, 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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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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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.