Your internet connection touches nearly every part of your business. It helps process payments, connect employees, serve customers and keep important information moving. When so much depends on being online, the technology behind your service deserves a closer look. You…
When you shop for home internet, the word “fiber” gets your attention. It promises speed, reliability and a connection ready for everything your family does online. But seeing “fiber” in an advertisement does not necessarily mean fiber reaches your house.…
Home network security starts with knowing what you’re connecting to your Wi-Fi. Many consumers are seeing advertisements for low-cost “free TV and movie” streaming boxes that promise access to thousands of channels and unlimited entertainment for little or no monthly…
Thunderstorms, tropical systems and hurricanes are familiar threats in South Carolina. While homeowners often focus on protecting their property from wind and water, lightning and power surges can also damage TVs, computers, appliances, routers, gaming systems and other connected devices.…
Wi-Fi add-ons are equipment and services designed to improve a home network’s coverage, control and security. Depending on a household’s needs, add-ons can help eliminate weak-signal areas, manage children’s internet access, monitor connected devices and block certain online threats. FTC…
In today’s digitally driven world, consumers use the internet for everything from working and learning to keeping up with friends, streaming entertainment and watching the latest cat video. No matter what someone is doing online, slow speeds, buffering and dropped…
Mesh networks generally offer businesses better coverage, centralized management and greater flexibility than traditional Wi-Fi range extenders. While a range extender can still be an affordable solution for one small coverage gap, a mesh network is usually better suited for…
With the new year come new resolutions, and among the most common are getting healthier, exercising more, losing weight and, in many cases, a combination of all three. Numerous tools are available to help people pursue their New Year’s fitness…
Simply put, a static IP address is an internet address that is intended to remain the same. Much like a permanent mailing address, it gives authorized devices and services a consistent destination to use when connecting to a business network.…
Although financial gain might seem like the No. 1 source of hacker motivation, cyberattacks can also be driven by espionage, activism, revenge, curiosity or simple opportunity. Any company with customer information, employee records, payment credentials or access to another organization’s…
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