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 866-383-3080. Picture this: you’ve successfully chosen a …
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. …
Table of Contents What is Internet Throttling? Why Do ISPs throttle your bandwidth usage? Internet Throttling Test How to Fix ISP Throttling Frequently Asked Questions Conclusion Nobody likes slow internet speeds, but a slow connection can indicate a few different problems. Sometimes, restarting your modem and router can solve the issues and you’re back online …
Summary: If you’re tuned into the latest happenings with internet infrastructure, you’ve likely heard the term “last mile internet.” It’s a fancy name for the connection that runs to your house (the tech equivalent of a driveway, really). And it impacts the internet speed you enjoy more than you might think. Here’s how. If …
Summary: In tech speak, cookies aren’t a delicious treat — they’re pieces of data that are stored by your browser to make your online experience easier. But they’re not new, so why Is seemingly every site asking about them? And are they a security risk? Find out the answers to all that and more. If …
