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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.

What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and internet?
What’s the difference between Wi-Fi and internet?
Robin Layton

The internet is a global network linking all the computers and databases around the world – Wi-Fi is the wireless network that allows you to connect your devices to the internet.

Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Modem vs. router: What’s the difference?
Camryn Smith

Unsure about the difference between a modem and a router? Find out what each does and how they help you save money on your internet bill.

More Americans have gig speed access than ever before
More Americans have gig speed access than ever before
Camryn Smith

FCC data shows increased broadband access from 2022 – 2023, but millions still lack any internet access.

Which wireless mobile phone plan is right for you?
Which wireless mobile phone plan is right for you?
Robin Layton

Choosing a new wireless mobile phone plan can be daunting with so many options: Prepaid, postpaid, family plans and unlimited plans. And, of course, all the plans have other things to consider, like data allowance, contracts and coverage areas.  So, how do you know which one is right for you? We’ll help you understand each […]

Gbps vs. Mbps: Do you really need gigabit speeds?
Gbps vs. Mbps: Do you really need gigabit speeds?
Robin Layton

Depending on what you use the internet for, you may not need to spend more money for a gigabit internet plan.

Car Wi-Fi: How to get connected in your vehicle
Car Wi-Fi: How to get connected in your vehicle
David Anders

Newer cars are equipped with Wi-Fi equipment, but you can add internet capability to just about any vehicle with your cell phone or a mobile hotspot.

Cost of cable vs. streaming: Which is cheaper?
Cost of cable vs. streaming: Which is cheaper?
Camryn Smith

Is streaming really cheaper than cable? We outline the costs of cable and streaming services so you can decide if cutting the cord is right for you.

Affordable internet program’s future in jeopardy
Affordable internet program’s future in jeopardy
Robin Layton

If more funds aren't approved by Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program will shut down by April 2024, potentially cutting off internet connections for millions of U.S. households.

502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
502 bad gateway error: What it is and how to fix it
Camryn Smith

A 502 error means there's been a communication breakdown between servers. Find out what causes it and how to fix it.

What is a 500 Internal Server Error?
What is a 500 Internal Server Error?
Camryn Smith

A 500 Internal Server Error is an umbrella term for several issues often involving the server of the website you're trying to reach.