Category: Internet Tips and Tricks
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The Best Internet for Working from Home: What to Look For
If you work from home, you probably know that aside from great productivity tools, you also need the best internet for working from home. There are many factors to consider when choosing the best internet for working from home. Some important things to consider are the type of internet connection, the download and upload…
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Why You Should Use a VPN for Public WiFi
Why You Should Use a VPN for Public WiFi: Highlights A VPN encrypts your internet traffic so others on a public WiFi network can’t see what you’re doing online. Most websites now use HTTPS encryption, so public WiFi is safer than it used to be. A VPN adds privacy on top. On public WiFi, a…
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What is a Guest WiFi Network (& Why Do You Need It)
A guest WiFi network is essential for networks with a constant flow of guests and visitors. Additionally, they can offer a personal touch and allow guests to enjoy the internet without disturbing your primary home internet connection. If you’re squeamish about sharing your home internet password with every guest, consider setting up a guest WiFi…
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What is Spyware & How Can You Protect Yourself
Spyware is malicious software that’s getting increasingly hard to spot. One of its main features is its ability to run without any obvious indication on the affected computer. This can make it hard to detect and remove spyware, and it also makes it easy for criminals to steal private information. As social engineering tactics and…
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Protect Your Smart Home from Hackers with These 12 Tips
Our smart home devices collect a lot of data about us, such as our location, health information, voice recordings, and more. And since we’re trusting them with so much data, we need to ensure that we protect our smart homes from hackers. The thought of someone getting remote access to our homes might seem like…
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Scareware: Definition, Examples & Prevention Tips
Scareware is one of many types of social engineering attacks. Just like phishing, whaling, baiting, and SMishing hackers prey on users’ emotions, to trick them into visiting infected websites or clicking on malicious pop-ups. Scareware attacks can lead to slower performance or much worse, identity theft or an empty bank account. This blog post covers…
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What are the Most Common Indicators of Phishing (& How to Protect Yourself)
Phishing is by far the most common social engineering tactic, and it’s only getting more common and sophisticated every year. As users, we need to learn the common indicators of phishing, or risk accidentally giving our personal information to cybercriminals. In this blog post, we explain what phishing is and provide real life examples…
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How to Boost Slow Internet: 12 Simple Fixes
Do you know how to boost slow internet? It’s an understanding we should all keep in our back pocket in case our internet slows to a crawl. With the rise in working from home, gaming, and virtual learning, we can’t afford to experience lags and internet outages. Having a good understanding of common causes and…
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Gigabit vs Gigabyte: Why is Everything So Confusing?
Do you get confused when you hear gigabit vs gigabyte? What about megabits versus megabytes? Do you scratch your head when you see abbreviations such as Mbps or MB? You are not alone if your answer is “Yes” to any of these questions. These terms can be confusing, especially for those who live in unserved…
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Does Your Business Need Direct Internet Access or Business Broadband?
All modern companies rely on network technology to get their work done. After all, most communication happens online and we store data on cloud services. Businesses shouldn’t leave their choice of internet type to chance. After all, the right network can help your business increase productivity, improve ROI, and even reduce security risks. Conversely, if…