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Do You Have a Broadband Choice?
Usually when an ISP is discussed, it is directly related to how fast their speeds are or how good their customer service may be. I often see someone get angry with their provider and Tweet out that they are planning a switch to someone new. We take for granted the fact that there are many [...]
Netflix Knows the Fastest ISPs
When it comes to figuring out which ISP has the best Internet speeds, Netflix knows the numbers. The company is a great source for this type of information, considering their service helps users everywhere stream movies and television content right into their homes. “We find ourselves in the unique position,” wrote Ken Florance, director of [...]
Have We Run Out of Space on the Internet?
This is a guest post written by Craighton Miller. There is no more space on the Internet – sort of. It is predicted that on February 2 around 4am the Internet is going to go through an Armageddon of sorts. All allocatable IPv4 address will be used, and the Internet community will be forced to [...]
Should an ISP Cut Off Infected Users?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Damn these compromised systems. They’re ruining it for the rest of us. Someone on Lockergnome asked if ISPs should cut off bot-infected users. This refers to people who have computers that happen to be infected with software that can potentially turn [...]
Do You Want Google Fiber?
Milo Medin has joined Google as the Vice President of Access Services. Essentially, he is now heading up the team behind Google Fiber. You remember that story, don’t you? Google wants to bring Fiber internet connections to homes all over the country… at speeds of up to 100 times faster than many people have now. [...]
Do You Love Broadband?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Ars Technica reported that 23% of U.S. households don’t have Internet anywhere in the house? Why not? many people just don’t see the need for this “Internet” thing at all. Really? Lamarr thinks broadband should just be something in the house [...]
Ustream Problem
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed We took live calls again last night. I discovered that some of you are unable to view Ustream content – and your ISP may have some major splainin to do. My assistant Kat knew I was about to take calls, and [...]
The Future of the Internet
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Over on Lockergnome, Slick asked what our thoughts are on the future of the Internet. With speeds and capabilities ever-increasing, it can boggle the mind to think of what we’ll have available to us in 20 years or so. It will [...]
Could Comcast Become Extreme?
Extreme Internet speeds from Comcast will apparently come at an extreme price. To those of us who work from home and rely on fast (and reliable) connections, no price is too high to pay for awesome download speeds. Well, in my case I need superb upload speeds. However, I digress… Comcast has quietly unveiled an [...]
Facebook and Privacy: Will the Twain Never Meet?
This guest post is contributed by Shannon Wills, she writes on the topic of Internet Service Providers . She welcomes your comments via email. It’s an issue that’s dominating headlines on the web these days; it’s raking up the muck in the world of social media; even so, Facebook doesn’t seem to be bothered about [...]
Will Google Fiber be Good for Your Broadband Diet?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The other night, I decided it would be fun to take live questions from the chat room and email. One of the questions was sent in by Eddie, who happens to be a co-developer of the WicketPixie WordPress theme. He wondered [...]
The FBI Wants to Know Where You are Online
An article posted yesterday on CNET has Internet users bashing the FBI up one side – and down the other. Many are screaming about “Big Brother”, and civil rights. Others are proclaiming that they are going to leave the Internet completely, which I honestly don’t see happening. Seriously, folks… you’d be able to totally give [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Don’t fall for marketing. [...]
