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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...

How to play retro video games in 2021

How to play retro video games in 2021

Video games have come a long way since Pong in the 1970s. These days, gamers have a huge variety of options, including PC, console, and VR gaming. Even though advancements in gaming are fun, sometimes it’s cool to revisit the oldies but goodies. You can still play...

What is a mesh WiFi system?

What is a mesh WiFi system?

Mesh WiFi systems blanket your home with extended WiFi coverage for faster speeds and seamless wireless access. They offer an adaptable network that sends your data in the most efficient way. As you move a device around your home, a mesh system automatically gives you...

Top questions and answers on fiber internet

Top questions and answers on fiber internet

While searching for an internet provider, you may have come across the term fiber internet and wondered what it is and how it is different from other internet options. Fiber internet is the fastest residential internet technology widely available in the market. It...

How to protect electronics from lightning

How to protect electronics from lightning

The onset of a thunderstorm can be cause for concern in your household, especially if you have young children or pets who are afraid of storms. However, storms also bring the dangerous possibility of lightning striking your home, which can cause damage to your...

Ransomware attacks: what you need to know

Ransomware attacks: what you need to know

Ransomware attacks are making headlines in a big way. A recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline and JBS has led to shortages across the country. But these companies are not alone. Last year, the US experienced 65,000 ransomware attacks according to cybersecurity...

Why am I getting so many spam calls?

Why am I getting so many spam calls?

Spam calls invade our lives constantly, and they are on the rise. According to a recent USA Today article, January 2021 averaged 129.5 million spam calls per day, an increase of 3.7% compared to December. You may not have noticed, but robocalls declined significantly...