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Clean up your network with IoT security solutions
Every spring people open the windows, air out their homes, and sweep out the dust that settled over winter. Have you considered doing the same for your home or business IoT network? Don’t be left looking for IoT security solutions after you’ve had a security incident. Keep...
Quantum Fiber customers get free email service
Do you know the online tool that over 4 billion people use every day to stay in touch with family and friends, reach their customers, access news, and so much more? It’s not social media. It’s email, and due to just how engrained email is in online life, everyone needs to...
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Gaming & Streaming
How to prepare for a competitive gaming tournament
Competing in a gaming tournament can be grueling, especially if you’re a beginner. Of course, you need to make sure you have the right equipment and high-speed internet made for gaming. But there’s a lot more that goes into a gaming tournament....
What games use the most bandwidth?
A guide to the most popular online games and how much bandwidth they use Gamers, start your engines: the ultimate guide to fast gaming The 12th man: a gamer’s secret weapon When you jump into your favorite game with a fast, reliable internet...
Cool tech gadgets for gaming: Bluetooth gaming chairs, mechanical keyboards, and more
If you’re already a seasoned gamer, you’re probably dreaming of the next way to deck out your setup. After all, how can you achieve the ultimate gaming experience without cutting-edge tech? Imagine going fully wireless with Bluetooth connectivity and incredible...
Internet speeds for streaming video games explained
If you have big dreams of becoming a video game streaming celebrity, your internet speed will have to keep up! Although internet speeds for streaming video games can make or break your streaming career, speed is also important for other livestreaming activities such...
Quick and easy PS5 setup guide for high-speed internet
If you’ve just unboxed your new PS5, you probably can’t wait to hook it up and start playing. But you’ll need to double-check your internet connectivity to make sure you’re working with internet speeds that offer the seamless gaming experience you’ve been waiting for....
Ultimate internet for gaming: Build a gaming PC
If you're a true gamer, you may have wondered about creating a customized PC for your very own personalized experience. But what do you need to build a gaming PC, anyway? Many gamers already know the basics, like how a high-end CPU and memory upgrades can speed things...
What speed do you need to stream music?
When listening to your favorite artists, the last thing you want is a lag or lost connection. Luckily, you don’t need as much internet speed for streaming music as you do for videos or live streaming. Still, depending on how you stream music and the platforms you use,...
Internet speeds for streaming video games explained
If you have big dreams of becoming a video game streaming celebrity,...
Quick and easy PS5 setup guide for high-speed internet
If you’ve just unboxed your new PS5, you probably can’t wait to hook...
Ultimate internet for gaming: Build a gaming PC
If you're a true gamer, you may have wondered about creating a...
What speed do you need to stream music?
When listening to your favorite artists, the last thing you want is...
4 VR accessories for next-level gaming
Are you one of the 171 million active virtual reality users in the...
What is a good internet speed for gaming?
Comfortable chair. Check! Plenty of snacks. Check! Online gaming...
Connectivity and Security
The Top 5 Internet Scams You Ought to Know About
Most people have heard of the Nigerian prince that desperately needs money. As recently as 2019 though “Nigerian prince” email scams raked in over $700,000 per year. While you may be aware enough to spot a basic internet scam, many are not, and...
Small Business Data Backup and Recovery Plans
Business data is sometimes referred to as digital assets, a term that speaks to the value of that data. And it makes sense when you think about it. Your financial, intellectual, and creative files are essential to your business, and if something happens to them, you'd...
Critical network maintenance tips for small businesses
Your company's computer network is the brain of your operations. It connects your employees, your customers, and your data. If it goes down, your business can grind to a costly halt. You already know it's best practice to keep your network healthy, but many small...
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest and how to bury them with online data management Imagine you’re in a cemetery. You look at a headstone. Instead of a stranger’s name and date, it lists your personal information like your birthday, password, and even...
Zombie IoT Devices: Reviving Your IoT Home Security Before It’s Too Late
If you’re not sure what IoT home security is and how bot attacks can overwhelm it like a zombie horde, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to see why every home should be aware of Zombie IoT attacks. Anyone who has seen a zombie movie knows that a single...
Haunted hard drives: Why you need data wiping for data that just won’t die
You can’t see it, it follows you everywhere, and one day it may attack you when you’re least expecting it. It’s not a vengeful ghost. It’s the personal data you let out into the world on a hard drive that you failed to clear through data wiping. Knowing how to wipe a...
Vampire virus: How malware sucks the life out of your devices
We all know the classic vampire line, I want to suck your blood. But have you ever heard of a vampire virus that wants to suck the life out of your devices? Malware is the computer virus that acts like a vampire, trying to drain your systems of their resources and...
Small Business Data Backup and Recovery Plans
Business data is sometimes referred to as digital assets, a term...
Critical network maintenance tips for small businesses
Your company's computer network is the brain of your operations. It...
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest and how to bury...
Zombie IoT Devices: Reviving Your IoT Home Security Before It’s Too Late
If you’re not sure what IoT home security is and how bot attacks can...
Haunted hard drives: Why you need data wiping for data that just won’t die
You can’t see it, it follows you everywhere, and one day it may...
Vampire virus: How malware sucks the life out of your devices
We all know the classic vampire line, I want to suck your blood. But...
Routers & WiFi
Benefits of WiFi 7 With Quantum Fiber
When it comes to ultra-fast and reliable fiber internet from Quantum Fiber, there are a ton of numbers to know. WiFi 7 combined with Quantum Fiber speed and reliability is far from just another number though. We’ve identified what you need to know...
Visit Quantum Fiber at CES 2024
Quantum Fiber at CES 2024 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world stage for tech companies to showcase their most promising emerging technology. That’s why Quantum Fiber is heading to CES to share the latest technology that allows us to...
How to check if someone is stealing your bandwidth
Your WiFi 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 understand how to control the devices connected to your WiFi. It’s also...
5 reasons why you need small business WiFi for customers
The days of guest WiFi being a luxury are over. Now, customers expect businesses to provide guest WiFi that they can connect to while browsing, shopping, or dining out. In fact, Oracle found that 57% of customers demand in-store WiFi. To ensure that customers have the...
WiFi 7: the future of WiFi
While streaming your favorite show, video chatting, or working from your home office, you probably aren’t thinking about what version of WiFi you’re using—as long as it’s dependable and fast. But if you like to keep up with the latest technology, listen up because a...
What is WiFi Calling?
No one likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but imagine this. Your flight home from a business trip is canceled. You’re stuck in an airport where you don’t have cell service, and the line to the ticketing agent is miles long. How are you going to call your...
What is a WiFi hotspot?
Have you ever gone to a coffee shop or library and logged into their public WiFi? If so, you’ve probably used a WiFi hotspot! In fact, 53% of people have connected to the WiFi at a café or restaurant, and 50% have used the WiFi at a fast food joint. After all, why...
5 reasons why you need small business WiFi for customers
The days of guest WiFi being a luxury are over. Now, customers...
WiFi 7: the future of WiFi
While streaming your favorite show, video chatting, or working from...
What is WiFi Calling?
No one likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but imagine...
What is a WiFi hotspot?
Have you ever gone to a coffee shop or library and logged into their...
WiFi extender vs mesh network
Do you find your internet works fine in one part of your house, but...
How to set up mesh WiFi
Spotty WiFi coverage in your home can be maddening, especially when...
Small Business
Tips for Setting Up A Small Business Network
How to set up a small business network Your computer network is the hub of your small business, helping you operate efficiently and effectively. A fast, reliable network allows employees to share files and resources, collaborate on projects, and...
The Difference Between Business and Residential Internet
Business gets done anywhere there’s an internet connection. And our smartphones have conditioned us to expect the internet to be available everywhere. Whether at home, in an office, or at a coffee shop, the connection needs to be fast, reliable,...
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 before they reach you. But scams that make it through those filters...
WiFi 7: the future of WiFi
While streaming your favorite show, video chatting, or working from your home office, you probably aren’t thinking about what version of WiFi you’re using—as long as it’s dependable and fast. But if you like to keep up with the latest technology, listen up because a...
Work on the go with call forwarding for small business
Your small business can take you all over the city, country, and even the world. Whether you’re traveling to meet new clients, train employees, or accept awards, make sure you’re always prepared. With call forwarding, you can work on the go—no matter where your small...
5 best POS systems for small business owners
Every successful small business owner knows that a reliable point of sale (POS) system is key to improving your business operations. POS systems allow merchants to accept transactions and streamline essential, day-to-day procedures so you can focus on other areas of...
What is an internet security suite?
Cyber threats are a harsh reality that many small businesses and work-from-home employees have faced—and never want to face again! Improving small business internet security is a must, especially if you have employees working remotely on their own devices. An internet...
WiFi 7: the future of WiFi
While streaming your favorite show, video chatting, or working from...
Work on the go with call forwarding for small business
Your small business can take you all over the city, country, and...
5 best POS systems for small business owners
Every successful small business owner knows that a reliable point of...
What is an internet security suite?
Cyber threats are a harsh reality that many small businesses and...
5 ways to boost engagement and growth with AI for business
Although some people are hesitant about “a robot doing their job,”...
Wireless LAN (WLAN) vs. LAN for your small business
Choosing the right network for your small business can be tricky....