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Beyond the reboot: How to care for your router

Beyond the reboot: How to care for your router

    Your router is an integral and hard-working part of your network. We have some tips for router care and maintenance to keep it running in peak condition. In this article, we’ll look closely at what a router is, what...

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Why call 811 before you dig?

Why call 811 before you dig?

Did you know that there are more than 10 billion feet of underground utilities in the United States.? And every time you dig even just a few inches below the ground—you’re at risk of hitting one. In this short video, we'll discuss why you need to protect yourself and...

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Beyond the reboot: How to care for your router

Beyond the reboot: How to care for your router

    Your router is an integral and hard-working part of your network. We have some tips for router care and maintenance to keep it running in peak condition. In this article, we’ll look closely at what a router is, what...

How fiber internet is installed

How fiber internet is installed

A fast and secure internet connection is a household necessity. Fiber internet is the fastest type of service widely available today. Due to its speed and effectiveness, the demand for fiber is estimated to grow 11.3% in the coming years. If you’re thinking about...

Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Navigating the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially when searching for products or services. Online search results are so prevalent and normalized that we barely pay attention to the different types of search results that pop up on our...

Life with Technology

How fiber internet is installed

How fiber internet is installed

A fast and secure internet connection is a household necessity. Fiber internet is the fastest type of service widely available today. Due to its speed and effectiveness, the demand for fiber is estimated to grow 11.3% in the coming years. If you’re thinking about...

Be aware of AI-enhanced phishing scams

Be aware of AI-enhanced phishing scams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are helping people in every field and walk of life to improve their writing. In addition to making suggestions on content and tone, AI also helps us to avoid spelling or grammatical errors and inappropriate language. Unfortunately,...

Materials that block your WiFi signal

Materials that block your WiFi signal

WiFi is a wireless technology that gives us the most convenient way to connect to the internet. What “wireless” actually means is that it uses radio waves to transmit data to devices. Those radio waves can be affected by various factors, such as distance from your...

Small Business

Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Navigating the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially when searching for products or services. Online search results are so prevalent and normalized that we barely pay attention to the different types of search results that pop up on our...

How to find the right investors for your small business

How to find the right investors for your small business

There may be times when your business needs an influx of money. Perhaps demand for your services is growing so fast you can hardly keep up. Maybe you even want to move your restaurant to a more centralized location to attract more customers. In order to expand your...

7 best practices for selling your small business

7 best practices for selling your small business

The decision to sell your small business can change the course of your entire life. To ensure the process is as smooth and successful as possible, you’ll need to meticulously prepare — years in advance, if possible. The complicated multi-step process of selling your...

Connected Communities

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?...

5G: A no-nonsense guide for multifamily owners and developers

5G: A no-nonsense guide for multifamily owners and developers

The long-awaited arrival of 5G technology is here. Increasingly, the devices in our pockets can use 5G networks. But while telecom companies have been powering the 5G rollout on city streets, inside buildings — where we live, work and spend most of our time —...

Multifamily residences and slow internet

Multifamily residences and slow internet

As many Americans continue to work, attend virtual school and spend the majority of their free time at home, access to fast, reliable internet has never been more important. While a slow at-home connection used to be frustrating, now it can mean the difference between...