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Why You Should Use a VPN for Public WiFi
Public WiFi can be a convenient way to access the internet when you’re out and about, but did you know it’s also a prime target for hackers and other cybercriminals? Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help protect your online privacy and security when connected to a public WiFi network. In this blog,…
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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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Does a VPN Slow Down Internet? Yes, But It Doesn’t Have To
Does a VPN slow down the internet? Let’s break it down. To start, a VPN (a virtual private network) is a popular tool for protecting your privacy and security online. To ensure that your sensitive information doesn’t get stolen over the internet, VPN works by sending all your web traffic through remote servers. However,…
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Best Home Automation Apps to Optimize Your Smart Home
The world is growing more reliant on smart home devices and the home automation apps they come with. The latter should be as convenient and easy to use as possible. After all, we want smart devices to make our lives easier and not harder. A connected home is a home that is filled with smart objects…
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What the 10G Network Could Mean for the Future of the Internet
Since its conception, the internet has been transforming our society, and its influence will only get bigger. As we build the next generation of the internet infrastructure, faster speeds can help us further democratize access to information and create more productive ecosystems around collaboration in education, healthcare, and more. Additionally, it can give us more…
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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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Your Guide to the Race CommandIQ App
As we grow more dependent on the internet, the responsibility of ISPs extends far beyond providing internet services. Subscribers also need adequate online security and more autonomy in their home network management. That’s why at Race, we recently launched a comprehensive new product that puts our subscribers back in charge of their home networks: the…
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Race Communications’ New Race CommandIQ App Puts Subscribers in Charge
Race Communications is launching the Race CommandIQ app, giving subscribers more control over their home network while ensuring higher online safety and security. Race Communications (“Race”), a fiber-to-the-premises operator serving homes, small businesses, and large enterprises across the state of California, announced today that they are launching a new product in partnership with Calix: the…
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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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