Category: Internet Tips and Tricks
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4 Effective Ways to Monitor Data for Internet Usage (& 3 Ways to Limit It)
Are you tired of constantly worrying about going over your data limit and getting hit with extra fees from your internet service provider? Luckily, there are ways to monitor internet usage and see how much data you use. In this blog post, we’ll go over different methods for monitoring internet usage, including how to…
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How Much Internet Speed Do I Need for Streaming?
Are you tired of buffering and lagging when trying to stream your favorite show or video games? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions people have about home internet is: “How much internet speed do I need for streaming?” Well, the answer isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on a few factors, such…
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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 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…