The holidays are coming and friends or family are coming to visit – along with all of their devices. You’re sure you have plenty of bandwidth so everything’s great, right? Unfortunately, accommodating additional users is not simply a matter bandwidth. It’s a matter of security, too. What makes a guest network more secure? Guest WiFi […]

We want you to have the best internet experience possible and the placement of the router within your home is important for optimal performance. Here are three simple things to keep in mind when selecting a router location: Pick the right spot. Putting your router inside a cabinet, behind a wall or next to something

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Stories of phishing, ransomware and other online security threats seem to be in the news daily. Anyone with an internet connection is vulnerable, making it more important than ever to protect your home WiFi network and personal devices. The first line of defense is for your family to be aware of phishing threats and other

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It seems like kids are using their devices more than ever, and that can create anxiety for parents. How much time are they spending online? What are they viewing? How do you know? These are natural and appropriate questions. Fortunately, parents can find answers through a mobile app that includes usage controls, such as: Schedule

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Cable, DSL and fiber internet are the main types of internet access for homes: Cable internet is provided by your cable provider DSL and fiber internet is provided by your internet service provider (like Blackfoot Communications) The internet access types may go by other names, such as ‘shared’ and ‘dedicated’: Shared internet access uses one

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