Category Archives: Communications

Tips to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network

Protect your sensitive information and keep strangers from slowing down your connection. Home network hacking happens all too frequently. Internet crime cost people in the US more than $6.9 billion in 2021, and while phishing and scams contributed to the losses, personal data breaches were also a significant factor. The average US home now has more than 10 devices connected […]

The Difference Between 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi (and Which to Use)?

If you’re looking at replacing your old router—maybe even upgrading from your ISP’s combined modem/router unit—you may come across terms like “dual band,” which refers to a router that uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. These numbers refer to two different “bands” that your Wi-Fi can use for its signal. The biggest difference between the […]

Bluetooth Off when not in use?

Just about all modern gadgets, including tablets, laptops, and speakers, feature Bluetooth capabilities. Bluetooth is a common wireless communication protocol used to connect two devices together over short distances, such as wireless earbuds with an Android smartphone. The technology is fast and convenient, and the modern version of it is quite reliable, which is why […]