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How to Find Your IP Address

by | Jun 15, 2023 | FAQ, Technology

Internet providers generally assign one public IP address to each customer, and it's always assigned to...

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How to Get Internet without a Phone Line or Cable

by | Jun 13, 2023 | Brand Guides, FAQ

Browse the top internet providers and plans without committing to a phone line or cable plan. Compare speeds, prices, plan details and more.

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What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?

by | Jun 7, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

What actually counts as “good internet?” Know what speeds you have and what the right speed is for you with our helpful speed guide.

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How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Music?

by | May 26, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides, Streaming Guides

You don’t need a lot of speed to stream music from the internet. You’ll sip just...

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7 Ways to Secure Your Home Network

by | May 24, 2023 | FAQ, How-To

Keep your internet connection safe with our guide on how to secure your router from hackers.

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How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by | May 24, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make the internet feel slow. We explain why.

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How to Pause Your Internet Service

by | May 23, 2023 | FAQ, Working Remotely Guides

When budgets are tight, internet service can be one of the easier obligations to put on...

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How Can I Tell If My ISP Is Throttling My Internet?

by | May 22, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

Find out how to tell if your internet is being throttled, other reasons your internet speed slows down, and what to do if you’re being throttled by your ISP.

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Bandwidth vs. Latency: What is the Difference?

by | May 22, 2023 | FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

The terms “bandwidth” and “latency” are always associated with speed. But what do they mean and how to they affect speed? We explain the difference.

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How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Router

by | May 19, 2023 | FAQ

Learn how to set up parental controls on routers made by ASUS, TP-Link, NETGEAR, and more.

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Are There Programs Available To Help Make Internet Service More Affordable?

by | May 19, 2023 | FAQ

Find out about available government assistance programs, income based programs and ISP low income family plans to help make internet service more affordable.

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The 6 Best Apps for Making Internet Calls 2023

by | May 18, 2023 | FAQ, How-To

Google Voice is the best service for calling landlines and mobile phone numbers from the internet—especially...

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