E-Mail:

connection

What is Community?


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to speak at WordCamp. My topic was “Community is already there, inside everyone”. This is something that I am passionate about. Much of my life is devoted to my community, and to the communities of others I choose to interact with.

Read more on What is Community?…

How do You Test Mobile Broadband Speeds?


Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

What tool do you use to benchmark your Internet connection speed? If you’re on a desktop, I know many of you use SpeedTest. But what about your mobile web experience? If you’re on an Edge connection, are you getting true Edge speeds? What about if you’re on a 3G connection, or even wifi?

Read more on How do You Test Mobile Broadband Speeds?…

Pay as you Go Internet… Good or Bad Idea?

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

The only truth when it comes to Broadband here in America is that we don’t have enough. One community member wrote in to talk about the fact that he really doesn’t have any options for Broadband, other than Satellite. He generally uses his Internet in the middle of the night, when he isn’t subject to capping. The satellite truly isn’t much better than pre-1993 dial-up speeds. He’s asking about “pay as you go/use” Internet service, and what I think the future of it is.

Read more on Pay as you Go Internet… Good or Bad Idea?…

ISP Tips

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I recorded a video not long ago about Bandwidth Capping from ISPs. I have a top-five list of things to look for when looking for an ISP. Here are some tips sent in by Lundberry to help you choose the right ISP for you.

Read more on ISP Tips…

Tips for Choosing the Best ISP for your Needs

The other night, I was having difficulties once again with my Comcast connection. Within hours, two different people emailed me with their Top Five lists of ways to choose an ISP, and why. Here they are… hopefully they’ll help all of you. This list comes from Azaas in the live community.

Read more on Tips for Choosing the Best ISP for your Needs…

Cruise Ship Internet

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

I’m sorry about the bad image and sound quality. We are on a cruise ship in Hawaii right now. I’m using the Internet via a connection provided to me from Ustream.tv. This is, of course, a mobile broadband connection. I came up with some tips to help you deal with this type of connection, if you ever happen to be on a cruise.

Read more on Cruise Ship Internet…

Optimize Your ISPs Slow Internet Connection

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed

How many days of the year do you complain about your connection speed? How many times do you mutter and groan that you aren’t getting the promised speeds? Here are some excellent tips to help you boost that speed.

Read more on Optimize Your ISPs Slow Internet Connection…