Tag: Wifi

What You Need to Know About Smart Light Bulbs

Switching to smart light bulbs is a great way to add smart technology to your home. What can smart bulbs do that traditional bulbs can’t? Here’s a primer on smart light bulbs. What are smart light bulbs? Smart light bulbs look much like regular LED bulbs, but with Wi-Fi, you can remotely control them through… Read more »

Guest Users: Your Wi-Fi’s Hidden Security Vulnerability

When a friend or family member visits, you may gladly share your Wi-Fi password. After all, you know and trust these guest users. Unfortunately, that person’s device can unknowingly expose you to malware. The solution is to set up a guest account on your Wi-Fi. Here’s how it works. A gracious and prudent solution  Your… Read more »

Router Troubleshooting: Steps to Rev Up Your Wifi

Have you noticed your Internet speeds slowing recently? Maybe the movie you are streaming stops to buffer more often, or you see other signs of sluggishness. Let’s look at some solutions to get your router back up to speed. Improvements that cost nothing If you’ve acquired additional computers, tablets, and smartphones, or you have a… Read more »

Five Steps to Secure Your Home Wifi Network

Protecting your online privacy and your wifi network is a must for every homeowner. Guard your personal and financial information with these five easy steps. A strong wifi network password. Secure wifi at home means more than keeping your neighbors from mooching off your data plan. Cybercriminals use the wifi portal to access people’s computer… Read more »