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Wi-Fi 7 Is the Best Yet, and Here’s Why

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Technology

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest specification, promising more speed. I ran the benchmarks to find out.

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Megabytes, Megabits, Gbps & TB: What you need to know

by | Jun 7, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

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Mobile Hotspot vs. Phone Tethering: What’s the Difference?

by | May 10, 2024 | Technology

Phone tethering and mobile hotspots both get you portable Wi-Fi, but in different ways. Read on to see which is the better option for you.

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How to Find Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots

by | Apr 30, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

It’s hard to get anything done in today’s world without an internet connection. Fortunately, free public Wi-Fi has been popping up all over the country, saving us all from draining our data plans. Known as hotspots, these helpful connections make getting Wi-Fi access on the go easy. But how exactly does a hotspot work? And how can you find one near you?

How To Get Wireless Internet in Every Room

by | Apr 30, 2024 | How-To, Technology

Are you having Wi-Fi issues at the other end of your home? We provide a handful of solutions.

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections
FCC Restores Net Neutrality Protections

by | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Technology

After years of deadlock and delay, the FCC has finally reinstated net neutrality protections to protect the free and open internet.

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How to Get Home Internet on Your Wi-Fi Devices

by | Apr 19, 2024 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology

Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

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Got Slow Internet? 4 Cold, Hard Facts (And 6 Solutions to Everyday Errors)

by | Apr 9, 2024 | How-To, Technology

It’s not me, it’s you: Why slow internet isn’t always a problem on your end.

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What Is a Router? Here’s Why You Need It for Internet

by | Mar 21, 2024 | FAQ, Technology

A router is a device that typically uses an Ethernet cable to connect to a modem...

Three Fiber-Optic Cables Were Cut in the Red Sea. Will It Slow down Your Internet?

by | Mar 8, 2024 | News, Technology

Three key fiber-optic cables were severed in the Red Sea. Will the damage affect U.S. internet customers?

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First AI-Powered DOCSIS 4.0 Gateway with W-Fi 7 Coming to Xfinity

by | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Technology

Xfinity has a new gateway with DOCSIS 4.0 and Wi-Fi 7. We look to see why it matters to you.