Cloud & Internet

Static IP vs. Dynamic IP: What Is the Difference?

Dynamic IP addresses are set automatically, but liable to change each time your computer boots up. Static IP addresses need manual configuration, but always survive reboots. Is one better than the other?…

Dave McKay May 31st

Netgear’s Mobile Hotspot Gives You Wi-Fi 6E Over 5G

5G is great on our phones. What if you could use it on other devices, too? Sure, you can use your phone as a mobile hotspot, but if you want a dedicated 5G line for surfing the web on your laptop while on the go, Netgear has …

Arol Wright May 10th

How to Fix a NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID Privacy Error

The error message “NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID” is one of the cryptic privacy errors you’re likely to come across when browsing the web. But what does it mean, and can you fix it? Here’s all you need to know….

Gaurav Shukla May 7th

Imgur Is About to Break the World Wide Web

The hot take on popular image-sharing service Imgur’s upcoming Terms of Service change is that it’s all about banning porn. But it’s more than that, and it’s poised to significantly disrupt your experience using the web. Here…

Jason Fitzpatrick Apr 21st

10 Weird Subreddits You Need to See

Reddit is a vast community of people in thousands of different forums called “subreddits.” Anyone can make their own subreddit, which has led to some pretty…strange groups forming. We’ve compiled ten entertaining subreddits…

Joe Fedewa Apr 16th

The Best DNS Servers for Secure Browsing

Your router makes DNS requests as you browse the web. By default, though, your ISP sees all your searches and web addresses. You can change your DNS settings for increased security and privacy.

Dave McKay Apr 13th

T-Mobile Is Quietly Building Fiber Optic Home Internet

T-Mobile has been building up its 5G-powered home internet service for a few years, and in many areas, it’s a viable alternative to traditional home internet. T-Mobile now appears to be working on actual wired home internet, …

Corbin Davenport Apr 5th

Google Fiber Is Reaching 8 Gbps in Its Latest City

There are plenty of fiber internet service providers out there. Google Fiber has a troubled history, but it’s slowly but surely expanding itself and becoming available for more and more users throughout the US. The latest pla…

Arol Wright Mar 30th

Why You Should Be Using More Web Apps on Your Phone

Apps have been a core component of the smartphone experience since the very beginning. They’ve only gotten better over the years, but so have web browsers. You probably don’t need as many native apps as you think—web apps a…

Joe Fedewa Mar 21st

Amazon’s Satellite Internet Won’t Need a Giant Antenna

Satellite internet is rapidly becoming more useful with the introduction of low-orbit networks, like Starlink and Iridium, and Amazon has been building up its own network. Amazon has now revealed more details about how it wi…

Corbin Davenport Mar 14th

How to Fix the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID Error

If you’ve run into the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error code while browsing the web, there is likely a problem with the website. but it can also be caused by issues on your computer. Here’s how you can fix them….

Gaurav Shukla Mar 12th

How Countries Censor and Control the Internet

The internet is not so free as it seems: even outside of authoritarian countries like China and its Great Firewall, many people are routinely denied access to sites that have content authorities deem harmful. How do these blo…

Fergus O'Sullivan Mar 9th

Airbnb vs. Hotel: Why Hotel Rooms Are Better Than Airbnbs

If you haven’t traveled in a while, I have some news for you: In my experience, the hotel experience is now better than the Airbnb experience. In most situations, you’re going to pay less overall, have fewer chores to complet…

Chris Hoffman Mar 6th

How to Fix “Your Connection Is Not Private” Errors

While browsing the web, you’re likely to encounter the “Your connection is not private” error occasionally. But what does this privacy error mean, how do you fix it, and can you bypass it? Here’s everything you need to know….

Gaurav Shukla Mar 4th

Dear Advertisers, I Already Bought It

Targeted ads are everywhere. Do one simple search for computer mice and now they’re following you from Instagram to the sidebar of your favorite blog. These ads can sometimes be helpful, but not when I’ve already purchased t…

Joe Fedewa Mar 4th

Google Fiber Now Has 5 Gigabit Internet in These 13 Cities

Google Fiber, the residential and commercial fiber internet service, currently maxes out at speeds of 2 gigabits in the handful of regions where it’s available. Google is now pushing that to 5 gigs.

Corbin Davenport Feb 15th

How to Cancel a PayPal Payment

Want to get back the money you’ve sent someone on PayPal? In some cases, you can cancel your payment and get your funds back. Here’s what you can do when you’ve sent a payment and you’d like to reverse it on PayPal….

Mahesh Makvana Feb 14th

This Box Gives You Satellite Internet Anywhere in the World

Satellite connectivity was one of the main selling points for the iPhone 14, and it’s already saving people. However, for anyone who needs more than just emergency texting anywhere on Earth, the GO! Exec from Iridium could b…

Arol Wright Feb 1st

These Are the First Wi-Fi 7 Routers From ASUS

Wi-Fi 7 isn’t even out, yet many routers, and devices, are coming with support for the upcoming standard already. Now, ASUS is joining that list with its very first Wi-Fi 7 routers, and of course, they’re gaming-focused….

Arol Wright Jan 4th

5 DuckDuckGo Features You Should Be Using

DuckDuckGo is primarily known for its focus on privacy. But the search engine (and now browser) offers several helpful features, many of which aren’t even available on Google or Bing. So if you are new to DuckDuckGo, here ar…

Gaurav Shukla Jan 2nd

What Info Should You Put in an Email Signature?

You’ve probably seen an email signature that was simply a name and another that includes lines of details, links, and images. Which is better? Which is more effective? We’ll help you decide what information you should put in …

Sandy Writtenhouse Dec 29th, 2022

The 10 Articles Our Readers Liked Best in 2022

We published a lot of tutorials, editorials, reviews, and news stories in 2022—and you read them all, right? Joking aside, there are certain articles our readers really loved this year. Let’s take a look back at the top ten…

Joe Fedewa Dec 29th, 2022

Why Scheduling Texts Is Weird, But It May Be Useful

We’re all used to scheduling emails so we can both hide our neediness at getting a prompt response and appear more professional in our hours than we actually are. Many email apps are just scheduled messages responding to each…

Chason Gordon Dec 28th, 2022

12 Email Etiquette Rules for Flawless Communications

You don’t have to be an expert writer to compose an email. However, there are many things to consider when writing emails, especially for business communications. Here are several email etiquette rules to keep in mind for you…

Sandy Writtenhouse Dec 27th, 2022

How to Fix Cloudflare’s Error 1020: Access Denied

It can be frustrating to see “Error 1020: Access Denied” pop up on the screen when attempting to access a website. Thankfully, there is usually an easy way to fix this error and reach these blocked websites and pages….

Russ Ware Dec 17th, 2022

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