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Category: Technology

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How Safe Is My Internet Connection?

by | Jul 28, 2025 | Technology

These common network vulnerabilities put your information at risk.

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Entering Light Speed: Explaining “Li-Fi,” the Internet You Get From a Light Bulb

by | Jul 23, 2025 | Technology

Light fidelity—or “Li-Fi”—gets you an internet connection from an LED light bulb. Click for our guide on how this novel technology works and how to get it.

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Why is My Hotspot Not Working?

by | Jul 10, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Expert tips to get your hotspot back up and running

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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by | Jul 2, 2025 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

T-Mobile Officially Launches Fiber Home Internet

by | Jun 5, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile Fiber home internet officially launches with access to over 500,000 households.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 22, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to enable or disable the firewall on any Windows PC, Mac desktop, or MacBook.

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Mesh Router vs. Wi-Fi Extender: Which Is Right for You?

by | May 22, 2025 | Technology

Everyone wants whole-home coverage, but what’s the best solution? Should you buy a mesh Wi-Fi system or add an extender to your existing router? We compare the two so you can decide what’s best for your home networking needs.

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What Is an MVNO?

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Technology

MVNOs offer mobile phone plans at a fraction of the price with almost no downsides.

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.

What Is Net Neutrality and Why Is it Important?

by | Mar 25, 2025 | Technology

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

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2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz Wi-Fi: What’s the Difference?

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Technology

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi has more range, but 5 GHz Wi-Fi is faster.