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The best Wi-Fi extenders of 2023
The best Wi-Fi extenders of 2023
Camryn Smith

Compare the top Wi-Fi extenders by price, quality and overall value. We did the research for you so you don’t have to.

Internet safety: Guide to keep your information safe online
Internet safety: Guide to keep your information safe online
Michelle Honeyager

Online safety is incredibly important if you want to keep your personal information secure. Here are some tips and rules that will help you browse the internet safely, and what you should be on the lookout for.

Your ultimate guide to parental controls in 2023
Your ultimate guide to parental controls in 2023
Robin Layton

Say goodbye to worrying about your child’s web activity. We’re breaking down all the parental controls on your devices and how they can help.

Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Safety online: A guide for people with autism spectrum disorder
Joe Supan

People with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for cyberbullying and internet addiction, but there are also many benefits to internet use.

Data report: How Americans use the internet
Data report: How Americans use the internet
Joe Supan

Key findings 85% of Americans use the internet every day. The average American spends six hours and 58 minutes online per day.  Social media accounts for about two hours and 27 minutes of screen time daily. The average American spends two hours and 37 minutes streaming video every day. 7% of Americans still don’t use […]

Everything you need to know about internet speeds
Everything you need to know about internet speeds
Ari Howard

With our consumers' guide to internet speeds, you'll learn everything you need to know to get your household up and running with the speed you need.

Wi-Fi 7 is on the way
Wi-Fi 7 is on the way
Hedy Phillips

Wi-Fi 7, the fastest Wi-Fi thus far, is headed to the tech space in 2024. It will offer speeds almost five times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and solve problems with lagging and latency.

Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2023?
Mobile vs. desktop usage: What percentage of internet traffic is mobile in 2023?
Robin Layton

Key findings In 2022, adults in the U.S. spent over 5 hours daily on their phones. Mobile phones generated over 60% of website traffic in 2022, with desktops and tablets only generating about 39%. 25% of all digital media consumption is social media mainly accessed on mobile. Mobile users’ web searches increased by 5% since […]

How to self-install your AT&T internet
How to self-install your AT&T internet
Sarah Harris

AT&T offers an easy self-installation process for both their AT&T Fiber and AT&T Internet plans. From cables to customization, we’ve got you covered!

Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Upload vs. download speed: What’s the difference?
Joe Supan

The main difference between download speeds and upload speeds is the direction in which the data is traveling and how fast its getting there. There is, however, a bigger difference between what a good upload and download speed is.

Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Wi-Fi 6E: What is it and how can it help you?
Camryn Smith

Wi-Fi 6E can bring you more bandwidth and faster internet speeds with the 6GHz spectrum, which no other Wi-Fi generation can operate on.

How to get free and discounted internet
How to get free and discounted internet
Joe Supan

Some ISPs offer low-cost internet programs that can get eligible customers free internet. There are also other government and non-profit programs to aid in your monthly internet cost as well.

Survey: 36% of Americans don’t know their home internet speed
Survey: 36% of Americans don’t know their home internet speed
Joe Supan

Our survey reveals a few gaps in internet knowledge among several key groups, but it did find that most Americans are happy with their internet speed.

Best free DNS servers
Best free DNS servers
Alex Sheehan

There are plenty of free DNS servers to choose from to give you a faster and more secure internet connection. We’ve picked out eight of our favorites below.

Honoring Black leaders in the telecom industry
Honoring Black leaders in the telecom industry
Robin Layton

Marcus East is T-Mobile’s Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Officer. (Photo from T-Mobile) As a nation, we celebrate Black History Month each February by “commemorating the central role of Black men and women in our shared history.”  Dr. Martin Luther King’s “famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech remains relevant to this very day. In […]

How to share Wi-Fi password from your iPhone
How to share Wi-Fi password from your iPhone
Camryn Smith

You can securely share your Wi-Fi password through your iPhone and other devices. Here's how!

Router login: How to sign in and access your settings
Router login: How to sign in and access your settings
Camryn Smith

When you log in to your router, you gain access to network security controls, router login information and generic Wi-Fi settings.

Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access
Federal programs provide millions for rural internet access
Camryn Smith

Rural areas have less internet access than suburban and urban communities, but federal programs are providing millions for rural internet expansion.

The best CenturyLink modems and routers of 2023
The best CenturyLink modems and routers of 2023
Camryn Smith

If you want to save money and optimize your CenturyLink internet speeds, then consider buying your own modem and router.

The best Spectrum-compatible routers for 2023
The best Spectrum-compatible routers for 2023
Camryn Smith

There are benefits to choosing your own equipment instead of renting from your provider. Learn which router or gateway may be right for your Spectrum internet plan.

The best long-range Wi-Fi routers of 2023
The best long-range Wi-Fi routers of 2023
Camryn Smith

Whether you have a large home or like to game heavily, you may need a router that offers more coverage. We've picked out some of the best long-range routers at a variety of price points and speeds.

The five best wireless routers of 2023
The five best wireless routers of 2023
Camryn Smith

Owning your own router is an investment that usually pays off within a year. We researched all the latest models to find our favorites.

Best affordable Wi-Fi routers 2023
Best affordable Wi-Fi routers 2023
Erin Gobler

There are plenty of great router options under $100 that fit budgeting, gaming, speed and larger home needs.