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10 Best Smart Gifts for the Tech Fanatic on Your List
The holidays are in full swing and to help you choose the best present for your techy friends and family, we’ve compiled a list of the best smart gifts you can get in 2022. This curated list of devices ranges in price and function, so there’s something for everybody! If your sister is into gardening,…
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WiFi or Ethernet: Which One is Better?
If you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to look up what can negatively affect internet speed, you probably came across the Ethernet, a hardwired connection, as a solution to slow speeds. Among WiFi alternatives, it’s the fastest, safest, and most reliable connection. But which one is better – WiFi or Ethernet? …
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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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Race Communications to Hold “Gigafy Lancaster” Town Hall
San Francisco, CA – October 26th, 2022 – Race Communications (“Race”), a fiber-to-the-premises operator serving homes, small businesses, and large enterprises across the state of California, announced today that it will bring the fastest fiber internet in the state, 10 gigabits per second, to 60,0000 homes and businesses in Lancaster, California with investments totaling over $80…
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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. San Francisco, October 20th, 2022 – 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…
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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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Everything You Need to Know About Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
Internet of things (IoT) devices are changing the way we live and work. These devices are beneficial to consumers, businesses, and large industries alike. Thanks to their internet connectivity and innovative technologies, we can manage them from a distance and command them via apps or our voices. The adoption of IoT devices is growing exponentially.…
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