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Category: Technology

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What is Telesat’s Lightspeed Constellation?

by | Sep 18, 2024 | News, Technology

Canadian telecom Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation is a network of LEO satellites that will provide high-speed, low-latency connections to remote locations in Canada and across the world.

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What Is an IP Address?

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Technology

Your IP address is your network’s unique identifier on the internet. Find out how it works.

Internet Infrastructure
How Does the Internet Work?

by | Sep 6, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

You probably use the internet every day, but how does it work? Our guide explains everything.

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Why Can I Only Get a Few Internet Providers?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

Many cities have only one or two providers, and between 21 and 41 million Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet at all. If this is you, find out why.

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Musk Offers His Starlink Roam 50GB Dish to the General Public

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Equipment Guides, News, Technology

The Starlink Mini is here! Get the details, read about prices, and get power bank recommendations.

What Is Net Neutrality and Why Is it Important?

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Technology

With new FCC members, the debate over free and open internet is about to ignite once again.

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How To Use a VPN

by | Aug 23, 2024 | How-To, Technology, VPN

Learn how to activate a VPN on your devices.

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What Is a VPN?

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Technology, VPN

Learn how a VPN protects your online privacy and data.

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What Happened to Viasat’s New Satellite?

by | Aug 22, 2024 | News, Technology

Due to a problem deploying its main antenna, Viasat’s new $700 million satellite could be a total loss. Find out what that means for satellite internet customers across North America.

Why Is My Hotspot So Slow? How to Improve Your Hotspot Speeds.

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Technology

We often use hotspots as bandwidth backups for outages, traveling, and other unforeseen networking pickles. That...

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DOCSIS 3.0 vs. DOCSIS 3.1: Which modem is right for you?

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Technology

Do you need a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem?

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Where Is the Best Place to Set Up Your Router?

by | Jul 31, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

If you still find spots in your house where you don’t get internet, you may need to move your router. Here’s where you should place it.