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Where to donate and recycle used electronics
Where to donate and recycle used electronics
Joe Supan

Recycling or donating your old electronic devices is becoming easier. Here are your options (and how to do so securely).

What’s the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
What’s the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Lisa Iscrupe

When is it better to use a Bluetooth-enabled vs. a smart device? Find out what separates Bluetooth from Wi-Fi, and which one is better for you.

Digital divide: Organizations that are helping bridge the gap
Digital divide: Organizations that are helping bridge the gap
Joe Supan

Nonprofits across the US are working to provide affordable internet connections and devices to marginalized communities around the country.

What is Xfinity Prepaid Internet?
What is Xfinity Prepaid Internet?
Robin Layton

Learn about this pay-as-you-go home internet service that requires no credit check, deposit or contract.

How to stop your internet from buffering
How to stop your internet from buffering
Lisa Iscrupe

Boggled by buffering? Here’s how to tell what’s causing it and what you can do about it.

Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Tips for setting up internet and TV in an apartment or rental unit
Camryn Smith

Like water, cable and internet have become essential utilities that are often rolled into the cost of the rent. Here are a few things to consider before opting in.

How much data does Amazon Alexa use?
How much data does Amazon Alexa use?
Camryn Smith

How much bandwidth is your virtual assistant using?

Dual-band and tri-band routers explained
Dual-band and tri-band routers explained
AJ Dellinger

Router types can be confusing, so we explain the difference between them to allow you to make an educated choice.

Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2024?
Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2024?
Robin Layton

Key findings You have the internet world in your palm … literally, if you have your smartphone resting there. It’s convenient and (usually) fast to use your mobile devices to access the internet, but have you ever wondered which is the better online experience: mobile or desktop? It appears we are a world divided on […]

How to set up your Wi-Fi after you move to a new home
How to set up your Wi-Fi after you move to a new home
Camryn Smith

Moving can be stressful, but setting up your internet connection doesn’t have to be. Follow these steps to have your internet up and running in no time.

Moving your Spectrum service: What should you expect?
Moving your Spectrum service: What should you expect?
Robin Layton

Moving is hard, but shifting your Spectrum services doesn’t have to be. Find out how you can transfer internet, TV and phone to your new address and what it’ll cost.

What is Wi-Fi calling and how does it work?
What is Wi-Fi calling and how does it work?
Camryn Smith

Wi-Fi calling allows you to make calls over a Wi-Fi network instead of a cellular one.

Broadband speed standard increased to 100 Mbps
Broadband speed standard increased to 100 Mbps
Robin Layton

To advertise their speeds as "broadband" internet, ISPs must offer at least 100 Mbps in download speeds and 20 in upload speeds.

How to handle having internet at multiple homes
How to handle having internet at multiple homes
Lisa Iscrupe

Owning two homes can equal two times the internet costs. What to do when your weekend retreat turns into bills, bills, bills

Millions to be disconnected as free internet plan ends
Millions to be disconnected as free internet plan ends
Robin Layton

April will be the last full month families can receive the $30/mo. federal stipend that provides free internet service.

How to fix internet outages
How to fix internet outages
Lisa Iscrupe

Internet connection loss seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. Get the lowdown on frequent outages and what you can do about it.

What is municipal broadband?
What is municipal broadband?
Robin Layton

Community-based public internet providers see success in some states, are banned in others.

How to control your TV with Alexa
How to control your TV with Alexa
Lisa Iscrupe

Ditch the remote and use your voice to control your TV with Alexa.

How to share your Wi-Fi password on an iPhone
How to share your Wi-Fi password on an iPhone
Camryn Smith

Apple's iPhone feature is an easy and convenient way to securely share your Wi-Fi password in a few short steps.

How to stop targeted ads on Facebook and Google
How to stop targeted ads on Facebook and Google
Robin Layton

Facebook and Google send you targeted ads based on your online browsing history. Here are tips to stop those personalized ads.

How to connect your TV to your Wi-Fi network
How to connect your TV to your Wi-Fi network
Robin Layton

You can connect an older TV to your home internet with a cable or streaming device. Newer smart TVs are equipped to automatically detect your Wi-Fi.