Blog Posts for December, 2024

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How To Remove Yourself From The Internet

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Have you ever Googled yourself? We're guessing the answer is probably yes, either out of pure curiosity or as part of a job application process. If you have a relatively common name, maybe this wasn't all that shocking of an experience. Yet those of us with more unique monikers probably walked away from this exercise, shocked at how much of our information is out there and how easy it is to access.

14 Ways To Save Money When Working At Home

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If you are reading this, you are most likely working at home or soon will be. Considering how many people have been working remotely over the last year regardless of the pandemic, you may also be reading this a decade into your remote work lifestyle. It is absolutely a lifestyle different from what most people are used to, complete with its own routines, benefits, and budgeting and money concerns.

The 5 Best Docking Stations of 2023

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Laptops are extremely handy, and their portability is more of a selling point than their sheer computing power. Even being able to bring your laptop to the couch makes it a great device compared to a 20-pound full tower titan. However, laptops also must make sacrifices in terms of power, versatility, and the number of ports and features they can have on them before they run out of space or become too cumbersome. This, in turn, can lead to some problems when you want to make the most of your device or connect to larger screens.

Internet Safety: How, Why, And When To Use A VPN

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Take charge of your digital footprint by setting up and using a VPN effectively, ensuring your online activities remain private and secure from prying eyes.

Internet Access For Kids: A Guide For Parents

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Navigating the internet and its usage regarding your children can be a difficult subject to talk about and a hard set of rules and ideas to navigate. On the one hand, your children need access to the internet for school and socialization (especially in the middle of nationwide school closures due to the pandemic), and there is eventually no avoiding their internet use. On the other hand, there are legitimate and serious dangers online, some of which can cause long-term damage to your children's mental health. You do not want to be neglectful about these matters.

Online Gaming Statistics in 2023: Interactive Entertainment in the New Decade

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Yet what does gaming mean to people, and how is gaming culture and time spent on gaming connected to the internet as a whole? As it turns out, there is a whole lot to investigate. Here are our main findings:

Internet History: The Story of Domain Names

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To help you better grasp the background and inner workings of a tool we use on a near-constant basis, we are presenting you with the complete history of domain names. Hopefully, after reading, you'll be able to wow your friends and family at trivia night with your knowledge of what domain names are and where and how they impacted our modern world history.

The 3 Best Modem Router Combos for 2023

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Whether you are looking for the absolute best or a solid but affordable option, there is a modem router combo for you. Here are the three best modem router combos for 2023 that you should consider:

Where Can I Find The Cheapest Internet In The World?

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Internet access has quickly become a human right, according to many organizations across the world. It has perhaps been the most significant technological change, practically no matter where you live and the advent of improved communications technologies and the ability to access more information than has ever been available across the course of human history. Yet whatever your opinion and hopes are regarding this trend, the reality is that most people around the world still must pay for internet access, whether through government-run providers, private ISPs, or something else entirely. Yet how expensive is internet across the world when comparing countries? Would it make a difference if you were to move or take an extended stay in another place?

Is Your Internet Set Up Ready for These Awesome Smart Home Gadgets?

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Get your home network up to speed for the era of smart living, with insights into optimizing internet connectivity, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and future-proofing your smart home setup.

The 5 Best WiFi Mesh Systems for 2023

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There are a wide variety of WiFi mesh systems to choose from that should allow you to get precisely what you want and not have to worry about WiFi for years to come (so long as you have a good ISP and service deal to work from). How does a WiFi mesh system work? You install a single router in your home, but also have a series of nodes (the number is variable based on your package and needs) that act as relays and effectively create a "mesh" network that ensures the entire home is covered, reducing loading times and ping rate in the process. They are also easily adjustable and expandable if you find you want a bit more coverage.

The Most Common Internet Scams in 2023

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Internet scams have been around nearly as long as people have been working and playing online, even when people's connections couldn't do much more than slowly load a picture and some email text at the same time. Even then, people would try to get money from supposed relatives, trick people into thinking an emergency has taken place, steal social security numbers, or take advantage of someone's generosity.