Short answer: a lot. And Big Tech is collecting more of it all day, every day. Those 3.5 million emails per second feel really real (especially when you’re coming back from a week off). But to take a deeper look at all these bytes and bits flowing, we broke down some fascinating numbers to help …
If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering how to get faster home internet. Should you upgrade your plan? Switch providers? Maybe, but the answer might actually be changing the type of internet connection you have. Cable internet used to rule the world of connections. It was the fastest option available and blew DSL connections …
Summary: You’ve probably heard of email phishing, but there’s a new type of security risk in town. Meet smishing, short for SMS phishing. These arrive as a text message on your phone, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. Here’s what to look out for and how to protect yourself. Email phishing is …
We’ve talked a lot about how to choose the right internet plan for you and how fast 100 Mbps really is. But what if we zoom out and look at the average internet speeds across the country? Other than the top cities for fiber internet, what states have the fastest — and slowest — average …
Summary: Fiber internet is on a lot of our minds — from how much it costs to install to finding out if it’s available near you, there’s a lot to unpack. We’ve got the answers to all your questions below. Or you can discover what’s available by calling . Picture this: you’ve successfully chosen a …
Summary: Like so many other parts of honoring the wishes of family members (or yourself), it’s better for everyone when what they (or you) want is clearly outlined or expressed before death. So let’s take a look at how to Swedish death clean your social media now, and what happens on the platforms when you …
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is the trash created by discarded electronic devices, or a lot of the things related to creating or keeping those devices up and running. So yes, it’s your phone, but think about your headphones, charger, and other accessories too. We all love our devices, but e-waste is the fastest …
As more and more smart devices come onto the market, wearable tech (think Apple Watches, Fitbits, and WHOOPs) and health-tracking apps are popular, too. Let’s find out who’s actually using these devices — and if they work. If you’re looking for a device or mobile plan that can keep up with your health tracking habits, …
Summary: Have you ever wondered if wind can affect WiFi? Or how heat interferes with WiFi? You’re in the right place. We’ve got the answers to how weather affects different types of connection, and how you can combat it. Slow internet is nobody’s happy place, and it can seem like it’s always slower during storms. …
