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Ways To Help Your Non-Tech-Savvy Parents Bridge The Technology Gap

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When you're young and keeping up with the latest technology, it can be frustrating to have older parents who seemingly refuse to embrace technology or have no interest in it. You may wish you could get them to see the benefits that come with using a smartphone or switching to a digital streaming service, but this may be too big of a leap for them. What you may want to do instead is look for in-between solutions, or tech that is more approachable and easier for them to use as people who have not been following along as tech has matured.

18 June 2019

4 Ways To Start Paying Less For Internet Access

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If you ever feel like you're paying too much for your Internet service, you're not alone. With the availability of high-speed Internet, prices for these in-demand services can be quite high. At the same time, there are a few simple steps you can take to potentially lower your bill without sacrificing the quality of your service in the process. Ask For a Better Price Sometimes, getting a better deal is as easy as asking.

31 December 2018

What To Look For In An Internet Service Provider

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It used to be that the only form of communication you needed in your house was a landline. But, nowadays kids don't even know what a landline is. With cellphones, tablets, and even computers taking over pretty much every part of how we communicate with one another, it can seem like we now live in a futuristic world. One of the best ways for you to work from home, stream shows online, or just send some emails is by having good internet service.

20 August 2018

Maximize Fun In Your Home By Switching To A Gigabit Internet Plan

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Owning a home gives you a lot of flexibility in deciding what entertainment options to add. While you can invest in permanent features such as a pool or hot tub, you may also be interested in how you can maximize fun in your home for your family and any friends to come over. A great plan is to look at your Internet provider and focus on getting a gigabit Internet plan.

1 March 2018

Work In A Data Center? 3 Ways To Add Exercise To Your Workday

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If you work in a data center (such as Cologix), your job probably confines you to a desk and a chair all day. Unfortunately, while that's a good way to earn a living, it doesn't do much for your health. Sedentary jobs have been linked to various health problems including type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cancer-related deaths. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to minimize the dangers associated with a sedentary job.

7 July 2016

Online Gamers Have Different Internet Requirements

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The average Internet user simply needs to get the speed they're paying for without too many disconnects. Browsing to different websites, downloading basic files or even streaming videos of their favorite TV shows and movies is what basic, residential Internet looks like, but gamers are something different. Online gaming has a few timing requirements that may be different between every game, but the failures of bad Internet are annoying all the same.

31 December 2015

Interconnectivity Improving Your Internet Experience

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Interconnection is a very important part of your Internet surfing experience. Understanding a little bit about how it works will help you appreciate how your Internet service provider (ISP), uses interconnectivity to improve your Internet experience. What is Interconnection? Interconnection is an agreement between Internet service providers (ISPs) to share connections across separate networks.  Interconnectivity is a business relationship between the various ISPs to share connection space. The livelihood of the Internet is dependent upon the streaming between these interconnections.

29 July 2015

Switching From Copper Wire To VOIP Phones

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Computers have long since changed the way that businesses operate, but it's not always easy to figure out what your business needs. It isn't cost effective to adopt every single technological advancement on the market--especially since not every advancement works well enough to be worth your time--but communications is a key point that could always use improvement. To cut down on expensive wired phone lines and to make your communications more flexible, consider a few ways that VoIP can help.

13 July 2015