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Cable vs. DSL vs. fiber internet: which is best?

Cable vs. DSL vs. fiber internet: which is best?

A broadband connection lets you send and receive data online, post on social media, and video chat with family or colleagues. Depending on your location and service provider, internet access comes to your home through DSL, cable, or fiber optic technology....

Types of phishing attacks: vishing, spear phishing, and more

Types of phishing attacks: vishing, spear phishing, and more

Phishing is the most prominent type of cyberattack used by criminals today. Phishing attacks happen more than twice as much as the next most common type of cyberattack according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. There are many different types of phishing attacks...

What’s the best live TV streaming service in 2021?

What’s the best live TV streaming service in 2021?

These days, many people have already cut the cable cord and are streaming TV. But for those that haven’t, it’s usually because they don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV shows, games, and news. Fortunately, there are streaming services with options so you...

Advancements in telehealth services

Advancements in telehealth services

There are a number of potential obstacles to maintaining good health care practices. Financial troubles, unpleasant symptoms, limited appointment times and more can all get in the way of receiving important medical services. Such common life issues are just one of the...

Scammers claiming to be CenturyLink

Scammers claiming to be CenturyLink

Scammers are a prolific and increasing threat in our digital world. Sometimes, they use the names of technology companies, like CenturyLink, to run scams. Using a company’s name to run a scam is known as spoofing. Scammers may spoof phone calls or emails, which is...

Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting?

Why does my WiFi keep disconnecting?

With so many jobs being fully remote, stable WiFi connections have moved to the forefront of people’s minds. Nothing is quite as frustrating as your video buffering during an important meeting or pages not loading when you’re on a deadline. And when it comes to...

How to fix a WiFi privacy warning

How to fix a WiFi privacy warning

If you’ve connected your smartphone to the WiFi only to get a “Privacy Warning” message, you might be wondering what’s going on. Is your home WiFi network unsecure? Is it something to do with your phone? And how can you fix this situation? When Apple released iOS 14,...

Building fiber optic infrastructure

Building fiber optic infrastructure

Fiber internet has become a popular internet service due to its speed and reliability. With fast download speeds and higher reliability, there are many benefits of fiber internet. But what is fiber internet and what needs to happen to bring it to your city?...

How to secure your smart home devices

How to secure your smart home devices

Whether you have a few gadgets or an entire smart home, it’s important to learn how to secure your smart home devices. Cybersecurity experts have identified software vulnerabilities in everything from smart plugs to smart devices used in business settings. These...

How a WiFi extender works

How a WiFi extender works

If there’s one area of the house you’ve learned to avoid when you want to stream a show, play a game, or scroll on your phone, you might have a dead spot. This is an area your WiFi signal can’t reach. Fortunately, there’s a solution called a WiFi extender. These...

Tips for a secure video conference

Tips for a secure video conference

From personal chats with family to healthcare visits to business meetings, video conferencing tools are helping people get through daily life. Though this way of communicating has made day-to-day life more convenient, the sharing of business-confidential...

Online gaming safety: Tips to prevent cyberbullying and more

Online gaming safety: Tips to prevent cyberbullying and more

Over the past several decades, online gaming has evolved into one of the most popular entertainment industries in the world. However, with many advancements and improvements also comes new dangers. Online gaming now often includes multiplayer options that involve...