Tag Archives: Speedtest
Cox Speed Test – Improve your speed today
Welcome to the Cox speed test, this will show you what speed has been designated for uploading and downloading all your media. Internet speeds are measured by Mbps, but how can you understand these speeds shown in this test? Easy, let us explain: Your internet connection speeds are the ones in which data or content […]
Read more...AT&T Speed Test – Interesting Facts you should know
We all have issues with our internet speed from time to time. Usually a really slow speed to surf the internet, watch videos or listen to music using our favorites apps. That’s why we have this useful tool to help you measure your download and upload speed. Welcome to the AT&T speed test meter, where […]
Read more...Will Apple Add HomeKit App to iOS 10?
With all the industry buzz about home automation and the Internet of Things, it appears the nascent technology sector’s growth so far lies in industrial applications. Perceived cyber security risks and confusion about the technology have combined to hamper its consumer adoption rate over the past year. Apple may be poised to give the digital […]
Read more...Comcast Foregoing the Cable Box
Industry giant, Comcast, recently announced a plan that would allow some customers to eschew the venerable set-top cable box in favor of a streaming video app. This is yet another example of how access to fast Internet speeds sees more users streaming content over the Internet instead of watching TV using their cable box. This […]
Read more...Time Warner Boosting Internet Speed for Free
With Google Fiber, AT&T GigaPower, and even Comcast all expanding the coverage areas of their own gigabit Internet services, traditional ISPs like Time Warner seem like they are being left behind. But not for long. Even without fiber optic cable in the ground, some Time Warner customers are expected to get a significant Internet speed […]
Read more...Flash Ransomware — the Latest Cyber Crime Scourge
Over the past two years, we’ve documented how Flash has increasingly served as a conduit for nefarious cyber-criminals to hack into your computer, smartphone, or tablet device. Even with the growth of HTML5, and its superior technology and security, Flash still sees wide use among digital advertisers, online video purveyors, and older speed test providers. […]
Read more...Rural America Needs Faster Internet Speeds
With Google Fiber, AT&T GigaPower, and other gigabit services increasing their network footprint across the country, they tend to concentrate in urban areas where the majority of potential customers live. At the same time, the nation’s hinterlands struggle to get even basic Internet service based on the original definition of broadband, not the FCC’s new […]
Read more...Internet Nutrition Labels for Broadband Shoppers
The myriad of information to sift through by customers shopping for Internet service can seem daunting at times. Download speeds, upload speeds, and those dreaded data caps all combine to confuse some consumers, especially when also considering bundles, two-year contracts, and early termination fees. Could the equivalent of a food nutrition label for the Internet […]
Read more...The HTC 10 Smartphone — Android Finally Supporting Apple
Given the dominance of Samsung when it comes to Android smartphones, it’s hard for any other manufacturers to stand out. There’s no denying that Samsung and the iPhone are the preeminent mobile devices on their respective platforms. But the latest iteration of HTC’s smartphone line — the HTC 10 — is earning accolades for its […]
Read more...The Eero Internet Router Hits the Market
We talked about mesh network routers previously at Bandwidth Place. At the time, examples of this nascent technology weren’t yet available for purchase. Now the Eero Internet router has hit the market, and early reviews are trending positive. In short, if you live in a large house or typically have a lot of devices connected […]
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