We want everything fast—including our internet. We rely on it for work, play, and to stay informed and connected. As technology progresses, we’ll need more reliable, faster internet to keep pace...
Jeff Pastorius
Turn your home into a smart home with fiber internet
Our fascination with science fiction — from Ray Bradbury’s fully automated Happylife Home in his short story, “The Veldt,” to cartoon classics like Futurama and The Jetsons — has long ignited our...
Internet speed for streaming tv and movies: how much do you need?
In simple terms, the higher the numbers, the better the image resolution and the more internet speed required for streaming. The lowest quality images you’ll typically encounter are 480p resolution,...
Food, shelter, and fiber: Internet for college students moving off campus
For college students living on campus, internet speed is an afterthought. Universities invest in lightning-fast internet for students to keep up with thousands of young people studying, streaming,...
Wi-Fi modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Are you setting up a new internet connection or upgrading your equipment to take advantage of those incredible gigabit internet speeds you’ve heard about? You’ll typically be looking at two common...
How to check if someone is stealing your bandwidth
Your Wi-Fi connection is yours, and you shouldn’t have to worry about neighbors, strangers, or hackers tapping into it. To help keep others from accessing your internet connection, you need to...
Online shopping safety basics
Shopping online offers many advantages, especially if your local store runs out of your favorite item. It’s a convenient choice if you want your purchases delivered straight to your door. But online...
What to do if you open a phishing email
Phishing attacks are on the rise. In fact, they’re up more than 60% in late 2022 compared to the previous year. Luckily, many email services have sophisticated filters to eliminate phishing messages...
Wi-Fi 7: the future of Wi-Fi
While streaming your favorite show, video chatting, or working from your home office, you probably aren’t thinking about what version of Wi-Fi you’re using—as long as it’s dependable and fast. But...
How to spot a phishing email
Phishing attacks—internet scams where cybercriminals try to trick you into giving away sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords—are becoming more prevalent. These schemes used to...