Top 10 Small Business IT Questions #10 ? My Internet Connection is Slow, Should I Change Providers? There are several reasons your internet connection may seem slow. Before you jump to the conclusion the problem is with your internet provider you need to do some investigation. First, run a speed check of your internet provider. This is actually quite easy to do. A speed test program will test the speed of your computer connecting to the Internet – called the "upload" speed. It…
What’s the difference between a block and a blackout? Who’s responsible? What can be done? Since 2017, authorities in 19 African countries have temporarily blocked social media or restricted internet service. Last month’s shutdowns in Ethiopia and Mauritania were just the latest in a long pattern. Often lost in the wave of incidents, however, is a clear examination of the distinctions between each case. What are…
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It raises fresh questions about how Internet service providers should react when their customers illegally download copyrighted content,
LAPEER COUNTY — While technology has no doubt become a big part of our lives these days, for some it’s become problematic.
What to do if your internet service cuts out? Here are 3 ways to prepare so you'll always have a way to connect.
The Internet makes us stupid. The Internet makes us lonely. The Internet makes us less productive. The Internet makes us unhappy. Surely you've heard any one of these claims?
Suspect someone is using your Web connection? Here's how to catch them.