Should you bother reading privacy policies? Yes, and here’s why
We live in a big-data world. Every day companies collect, use and sell our information — often with our consent but without us fully understanding how. As data breaches continue, and consumers grow...
View ArticleWhat is guest Wi-Fi and do I need to set it up?
Hotels, gyms, workplaces — you name it — guest networks have become an expected prerequisite for most businesses these days. But they’ve also become increasingly popular in home networks, too. Here’s...
View ArticleBefore you buy: Everything you need to know about online shopping
With fall in full swing, the holidays are just around the corner. That means it’s time to go shopping — and everyone knows the best place to shop is online. (Let’s be honest, anytime is a good time to...
View ArticleHow to improve your Google searches
Google has become so integral to our lives, we use it as a verb: “I didn’t know what integral meant, so I googled it.” Everyone knows how to type in a word into the search bar and see what pops up. But...
View ArticleWould a free Google Home Mini or a year of Apple TV+ buy your loyalty?
It may only be October, but the season of giving is upon us, and brands like Apple, Spotify and Verizon are hoping a few extra perks this time of year will help retain their existing customers and...
View ArticleThe hidden Xfinity fees on your bill (and what they really mean)
If you’re currently an Xfinity customer, you may have noticed a few changes to your channel lineup lately. For instance, the absence of Turner Classic Movies. You may be wondering why the change took...
View ArticleWould you know if your Wi-Fi router’s been hacked? Here’s what you need to do
Most internet users are familiar with hackers and the havoc they can wreak on unsuspecting targets. But did you know that your router, a key component to your home Wi-Fi connection, is also susceptible...
View ArticleThe buffering stops here: How to keep a sluggish internet connection away
In this post: Define the problem Find the culprits Hack the solution What is buffering? “Buffering,” in the most simple terms, is when your device pauses mid-task. Your system will put your task on...
View ArticleElizabeth Warren has a plan to fix our internet divide. Would it work?
We have an internet problem in this country, and Elizabeth Warren has a plan to fix it. Broadband speeds in the United States are the 10th fastest in the world, but also some of the most expensive at...
View ArticleThe FCC just approved $4.9 billion to fix rural broadband. Is it enough?
We have an internet problem in this country. We just don’t really know how bad. The Federal Communications Commission’s broadband maps are notoriously inaccurate. Earlier this year, Microsoft conducted...
View ArticleHow much Spectrum really costs: What you’ll pay for internet and TV
No contracts! Free equipment! Blazing-fast speeds! Sometimes internet offers can seem too good to be true. Shoppers often discover plans with good speeds and solid features, but find themselves asking,...
View ArticleWorried that Google’s got all your info? Here’s what you need to do
If you’re one of the millions of people currently using any popular web-based service from Google — Google Maps, Google Chrome or Gmail, just to name a few — odds are, the amount of personal data...
View ArticleAnother Spectrum price increase? Third hike in 12 months expected to roll out
“Things can only go up from here” has taken on a new meaning for Spectrum TV and internet customers of late. They may be faced with their third rate increase within the last 12 months. Here’s what...
View ArticleCould Rory Gilmore give you a computer virus?
What do Rory Gilmore, Sansa Stark, a late-night talk show host and a rapper have in common? Not much on the surface, but according to internet security software company McAfee, they’re all some of the...
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