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July 30, 2019 Mac

Why Use Ethernet Cables?

Since WiFi has become the defect standard for connecting things, many people have moved away from using Ethernet cables for their connections. However, Ethernet cable connections are still better for certain types of activities

March 8, 2019 Mac

Home Network Router Issues

Most people now days have a WiFi router with Ethernet connections. I suppose more people have trouble with WiFi than Ethernet, but on occasion the Ethernet connection can misbehave or stop working.

January 7, 2019 Mac

Network & TV Change

Over the years we have all put up with screwy slow network speeds and limited TV offerings. Case in point for me would be DHL network connections. What a total

December 22, 2018 Mac

Network Down!

I have had Comcast cable for network connectivity for the last year or so. Absolutely no problems whatsoever, it has been very reliable. I know others have network problems quite

September 6, 2018 iOS

5G Network Speed

There is a lot of fanfare in the news about the upcoming 5G Mobile Network. There is lots of information about speed improvements. However, the 5G Mobile Network is an improvement

March 5, 2018 Mac

Home Network Scanners

If you have a broadband connection in your home you have a network. You may not have much connected to that network, but it is still there, ready to connect devices.

July 14, 2014 Tech Update

Cable

Yes, I am thinking about switching! No, not from the Mac, from DSL broadband to Cable broadband. I have used my local DSL provider for 13-14 years with mixed results.