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The 2020 Internet Trends Expected to Impact You
With a new year and decade now upon us, the Internet world continues to change. What 2020 Internet trends are expected to impact your usage? 5G looks to begin entering the tech mainstream this year. Are any other transformative innovations slated for 2020? Let’s take a closer look at the 2020 Internet trends potentially influencing […]
Read more...Your Internet Speed Test Results Explained
So you just performed an Internet speed test and wondered what do all these results mean? Sure, the download speed seems obvious, but how much do I need for streaming an HD movie? What about the upload speed or ping? If you are curious about your speed test results, here’s a convenient glossary. This info […]
Read more...Improve Your Internet Speed with a Dual-Band Router
So your ISP provides high-speed Internet service but you still encounter buffering when streaming HD video. Is your router actually the problem? Ultimately, a dual-band router is a must to get the fastest Internet speed from your modem. We previously covered this router technology in the past. Let’s take a fresh look at how dual-band […]
Read more...Worldwide Internet Speed on the Rise
If your Internet connection seems a little faster the past few years, there’s good reason. A new study reveals the average worldwide Internet speed increased 23 percent over the twelve-month period from May 2017 to May 2018. The study involved 163 million tests using ISPs located all over the planet. The planet’s average Internet speed […]
Read more...The Optimum Internet Speed for 4K Videogaming
In terms of screen resolution, 4K is the next level after most TVs went began to support 1080p in the past decade. DirecTV was the first TV provider to offer 4K content through on-demand and it picked up steam with sports programming where viewers could now stream matches in 4K live. Since YouTube now supports […]
Read more...Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo decided to leave 2017 with a bang, releasing the masterful Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in December in time for the holidays. The game is still generating interest as 2018 starts, and with good reason. The Xenoblade 2 storyline is a common motif – hero symbiotically aligned with powerful weapon that bad people want. However, the […]
Read more...The PlayStation 4 and its need for more Bandwidth
Many of you likely took advantage of the Black Friday sales to purchase a new PlayStation 4 video game system. Great sale prices abounded for both PlayStation models – including the PS4 Pro – as well as Microsoft’s Xbox One line. However, with all that extra gaming horsepower comes an additional thirst for the household’s […]
Read more...Call of Duty: WWII on the PS4 and your Internet Speed
If you’re a fan of first-person shooter games, like Call of Duty, you know the importance of Internet speed. A mere second can make or break a game. It can mean the difference between a sweet headshot, a toe shot, or just no shot at all, if it’s bad enough. Not having a decent Internet connection […]
Read more...A Game Developers’ View on ISP Performance
Online gaming has evolved a great deal over the past two decades. With humble origins in Flash games made for early websites, to MMORPGs like Everquest breaking the mold in the 1990s, online gaming has exploded into several different categories and is one of the fastest-growing segments of the games industry. Online gaming traffic clocked […]
Read more...AT&T Fiber expands its National Footprint
With Google bringing its own gigabit Internet service to Louisville, it stands to reason AT&T Fiber would follow a similar path. In fact, Google Fiber’s appearance in the Derby City likely influenced AT&T decision to boost its own Fiber investment in Kentucky’s largest metro area. Healthy competition makes everyone’s Internet speed a little faster. The […]
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