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How to protect yourself from identity theft

How to protect yourself from identity theft

Identity theft happens when someone steals and uses your personal information. It doesn’t always look the same and scammers can have various intentions for using your information. It may range from opening fraudulent bank accounts in your name. Or it could mean using...

Incognito mode: what it is and how to use it

Incognito mode: what it is and how to use it

You may have heard of incognito mode or private browsing but not understood what the option is or know how to use it. If you ever use public computers at a library or school to log into your private accounts or share a computer at home or work, you should consider...

What to do if you have been scammed online

What to do if you have been scammed online

Scams can happen to anyone, and scammers use a variety of different mediums. Many scams happen online, through email, or through social media. Some come from a phone call or text message. Scammers will try anything to trick you into sending them money or personal...

5 trackable and achievable New Year’s resolutions

5 trackable and achievable New Year’s resolutions

Ready to make 2022 your year? You’ve probably started thinking about setting some intentions and resolutions for the new year. But sticking to your resolutions can be tricky. Around 80% of resolution-makers abandon their goals by February. So, what can you do to...

What is multi-factor authentication and what are the benefits?

What is multi-factor authentication and what are the benefits?

When it comes to online security, there are a few best practices you should always follow. Use a strong password, keep your applications and anti-virus software updated, and turn on multi-factor authentication. Used in tandem with your password, multi-factor...

How to spot and treat scareware attacks

How to spot and treat scareware attacks

Have you ever visited a website only to be bombarded with an alarming pop-up? It might claim your browser has encountered a security risk. Or it might prompt you to run a scan right away to check for viruses. These pop-up windows can be unnerving, as they often look...

How to automatically connect devices to WiFi

How to automatically connect devices to WiFi

Reconnecting to your WiFi network every time you come home or go to work can waste your time and cause frustration. Many of your devices may already automatically connect whenever you’re in range of a known WiFi network, but sometimes auto-join needs to be manually...

Holiday gifts for gamers

Holiday gifts for gamers

With a plethora of accessories, gaming consoles and new gaming technologies on the market, narrowing down the perfect present for your gamer may seem daunting, especially if you don’t consider yourself a gaming expert. Level up any gamer’s holiday season this year...

Tips for replacing a router

Tips for replacing a router

If you’ve noticed your internet service slowing down, your router may be to blame. Fortunately, replacing your router can be a relatively inexpensive way to improve your internet speed. Routers typically need to be upgraded every few years for optimal internet speed...

How to choose between Ethernet vs. WiFi

How to choose between Ethernet vs. WiFi

Although you might think of WiFi and the internet as interchangeable terms, they provide different functions. WiFi provides a wireless connection to the internet for your mobile devices, laptop computers and smart devices. However, you can also access the internet at...

What are data caps?

What are data caps?

Many people have spent the past year relying on technology to keep them connected and entertained. In fact, many internet service providers reported huge spikes in internet usage. Average daily data usage rates exceeded 16.6 GB, which is an 18% increase from 2019 to...

What’s the difference between a modem, a router, and a gateway?

What’s the difference between a modem, a router, and a gateway?

When it comes to getting online, internet service providers may use a lot of different terminologies. It can be really confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the terms, especially during troubleshooting. To make it easier to understand, let’s explore the difference...