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Why is My Hotspot Not Working?

by | Jul 10, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Expert tips to get your hotspot back up and running

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Internet Speed vs. Bandwidth: What’s the Difference?

by | Jul 2, 2025 | Technology

The terms “speed” and “bandwidth” are often used interchangeably, but they’re slightly different in meaning. Here’s the breakdown.

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Megabytes, Megabits, Gbps & TB: What you need to know

by | Jun 13, 2025 | FAQ, Technology

Confused about megabits and megabytes? We’ll explain what the difference is so you can keep them straight when it really counts.

T-Mobile Officially Launches Fiber Home Internet

by | Jun 5, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile Fiber home internet officially launches with access to over 500,000 households.

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Mobile Hotspot vs. Phone Tethering: What’s the Difference?

by | May 29, 2025 | Technology

Phone tethering and mobile hotspots both get you portable Wi-Fi, but in different ways. Read on to see which is the better option for you.

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How to Move Your Router to Another Room

by | May 28, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Get a new room wired for internet and move your router.

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How to Enable or Disable a Firewall on Windows and Mac

by | May 22, 2025 | How-To, Technology

Learn how to enable or disable the firewall on any Windows PC, Mac desktop, or MacBook.

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Mesh Router vs. Wi-Fi Extender: Which Is Right for You?

by | May 22, 2025 | Technology

Everyone wants whole-home coverage, but what’s the best solution? Should you buy a mesh Wi-Fi system or add an extender to your existing router? We compare the two so you can decide what’s best for your home networking needs.

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How Much Data a Hotspot Uses

by | May 15, 2025 | Technology

Mobile hotspots are the energy bars of internet service, giving you quick and easy Wi-Fi while on the go.

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What Is an MVNO?

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Technology

MVNOs offer mobile phone plans at a fraction of the price with almost no downsides.

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Testing Wi-Fi 7—Benchmarking the Fastest Wi-Fi Yet

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Home Networking, Technology

We ran several benchmarks to show how Wi-Fi 7 greatly improves upon Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.

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T-Mobile Buys New Fiber Internet Infrastructure

by | Apr 2, 2025 | News, Technology

T-Mobile already made a big splash with its 5G Home Internet service, but now the cellular carrier is also offering fiber internet.