Category: #Internet
How Much Upload Speed Do You Really Need?
When it comes to internet speeds, download speeds get all the glory. But upload speeds are increasingly important as the way we use home internet…
Why Unlimited Mobile Data Isn’t Actually Unlimited
There was a time when unlimited data plans were truly unlimited. You paid a certain amount every month and you could use as much data…
How To Check If You Can Get Free Internet With The Affordable Connectivity Program
President Biden announced new internet speed and cost guarantees for citizens of the United States through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Source: https://www.slashgear.com/857701/how-to-check-if-you-can-get-free-internet-with-the-affordable-connectivity-program/ Proactive Computing found…
White House touts “free” internet service plans
The White House said Monday 20 internet service providers have agreed to offer $30 high-speed internet plans to low-income families, effectively giving free service to…
How Much Download Speed Do You Really Need?
Your local internet service provider (ISP) likely has a variety of packages ranging from budget options to the fastest speeds available in the region. But…
Microsoft Edge Will Test a Built-In VPN Feature
Microsoft Believe it or not, Microsoft Edge is actually a pretty decent browser these days. Admittedly that’s because, under the hood, it’s powered by Chromium,…
Snap made a $230 selfie drone called Pixy
After years of rumors, Snap has officially revealed its first selfie drone. The pocket-sized device, which is called Pixy, doesn’t require a lengthy setup. It…
What Is a Mobile Hotspot?
Mobile hotspots offer a convenient way to share internet access with multiple devices. But how do they work, and do you need to pay for…
8 Tips to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal
Wi-Fi is the backbone of the home internet experience and if you’re not getting a strong signal between your router and your phone, smart TV,…
What’s New in Chrome 101, Arriving Today
Chrome hit the big 100 in March 2022, but the celebration is over now. We’re back already with another release in April. Chrome 101 includes…
Hawaiian Airlines will be the first major air carrier to offer Starlink internet
Your next flight to Hawaii might come with speedy in-flight internet access. CNBCreports Hawaiian Airlines has signed a deal to offer SpaceX’s Starlink service aboard…
How To Clear Cache In Microsoft Edge
Clearing your cache in the Microsoft Edge browser is incredibly simple. There are even two ways in which to do so, and we’ll walk you…
Russia’s propaganda machine takes another hit
Western tech firms have cut off Kremlin-backed news outlets from essential digital services needed to target people with their disinformation. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-splinternet-google-facebook/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
DuckDuckGo’s beta browser for MacOS puts privacy first
DuckDuckGo has launched a web browser in beta on MacOS that puts privacy first. The browser is based on the same engine as Safari. Source:…
Why your website is about to get more expensive
The most popular websites are about to get more expensive because of a no-bid deal between the Trump administration and the company that holds a…
The Latest Microsoft Edge Update Cuts RAM and CPU Usage with a Neat Trick
Microsoft Late last year, Microsoft Edge gained a battery-saving mode that reduces the browsers’ demand for system resources. But this “Energy Saver” also slows Edge a bit,…
The dark web’s biggest marketplace just got taken down
The dark web just got a little less darker: The biggest dark web marketplace in the world, Hydra, has been taken offline. Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-dark-webs-biggest-marketplace-just-got-taken-down/ Proactive…
What Is a Wiki?
The word “wiki” comes from Hawaiian and can be a verb meaning “To Hasten” or an adjective meaning “quick” or “fast.” But how in the world…
You can now share YouTube videos directly to Snapchat
You no longer have to copy-paste or otherwise contort yourself to share a YouTube clip through Snapchat. As of today, Android and iOS users can…
How to Copy and Paste on Sites that Won’t Let You
While surfing the Web, have you ever found a handy piece of information you want to add to the presentation you’re working on but can’t…
TweetDeck may become a paid Twitter Blue option
TweetDeck — a version of Twitter beloved by journalists, social media pros and other power users — might soon become a paid app, The Verge has…
Do I Need a Battery Backup for My Router?
You might have contemplated and even purchased a battery backup for your PC, but what about your router, modem, hubs, and other small network electronics?…
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