Author: anja.grcar
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What Is Quality of Service (QoS)? How to Prioritize Your Internet Traffic at Home
If your internet ever slows down at the worst possible moment (right as a video call starts, a game is loading, or a movie begins buffering), you’re not alone. Most homes today have dozens of connected devices competing for the same internet connection. That’s where Quality of Service (QoS) comes in. QoS is a simple…
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Your Guide to the Race CommandIQ App
At Race, we believe an internet provider should offer more than a fast connection. In today’s world, where nearly everything in your home depends on Wi-Fi, your ISP should also help make your online experience safer, simpler, and smarter. Delivering fast fiber internet is only part of our job. The rest is giving you the tools to take…
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How to Place an Order at Race Communications in 4 Easy Steps
Wondering how to place an order at Race Communications? Good news: it’s quick, easy, and built to get you connected without the hassle. You’ll pick your plan, enter your details, and you’re done. You pay for the internet package you choose, plus taxes and fees. That’s it. Installation is free, your router is included, and…
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8 Smart Home Ideas That Will Improve Your Home in 2026
Since there are so many smart home devices on the market, it’s sometimes hard to decide which one to go with. Luckily, we’ve done the research for you – today, we’re bringing you the very best smart home ideas for 2022!
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Multi-Gig Switch: Everything You Need to Know (Guide + Recommendations)
Looking to upgrade your home or office network? You might be hearing more about multi-gig switches: devices that help you get speeds above 1 Gbps. Whether you’re gaming, streaming 4K content, backing up huge files, or simply future-proofing your setup, a multi-gig switch can make your network feel faster and more reliable. In this guide,…
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Race Communications Announces Participation in the City of Lancaster’s 4th Annual Turkey Giveaway
Lancaster, CA — November 13th, 2024 — Race Communications, California’s leading Fiber Internet Service Provider, proudly announces their participation in the City of Lancaster’s 4th Annual Turkey Giveaway. The event is this Saturday, November 15th, at 10 a.m. and will distribute 1,500 turkeys in a drive through style event. The drive-up line starts at Trevor…
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13 Best Smart Gifts That’ll Make Everyone Smile This Holiday Season (2025)
The holiday season is around the corner, and we’ve got the best smart gifts of 2025 lined up for you. Whether you’re wondering what to get your girlfriend or boyfriend for Christmas, or searching for cool gadgets for techies that won’t break the bank, this list has something for everyone. From inexpensive tech gifts under $50 to a few showstoppers for true…
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Top 20 Streaming Holiday Movies to Watch in 2025 (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime)
The holiday season is almost here. You can practically smell the peppermint lattes and hear Mariah Carey warming up in the distance. Now’s the perfect time to start building your watchlist of streaming holiday movies before the festive chaos kicks in. This year’s new holiday movies 2025 lineup is stacked with heartwarming rom-coms, cozy family…
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Is 500 Mbps Fast? (For Gaming, Streaming, Work from Home)
Is 500 Mbps fast? That’s a question more and more people are asking in 2025, especially as homes fill up with smart TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, and remote work setups all competing for bandwidth. In simple terms, 500 Mbps (megabits per second) is considered a fast internet speed for most households in the U.S. It’s…
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Internet Speed vs Bandwidth: What You’re Really Paying For
If you’ve ever compared internet plans, you’ve probably seen internet speed vs bandwidth used like they mean the same thing. They don’t. Most customers believe they’re paying their provider for speed, but what your plan actually buys is bandwidth: the total capacity of your connection. Speed describes the performance between a specific device and the…