Check Your Internet Speed FAST! There are many reliable (or fairly reliable) ways to check your Internet connection speed. Probably dozens of them. The easiest way is to type Speedtest in the address bar of Chrome or Firefox and press Enter. You’ll see some information and a “Run Speed Test” button. Now, my ISP told me recently that… Read More »
Try Power Cycling To Fix Internet Connection Problems If you’re having problems getting connected to the Internet or you’re having problems with your connection slowing down or dropping, power cycling is the first thing you should try. It’s not a fix for everything, but it’s simple to do and it only takes about 5 minutes to do. Power cycling is… Read More »
How to Completely Reset Windows 10 Network Settings There is nothing so annoying than have something happen and not be able to access the Internet; you can’t even get online to check for help. Resetting Windows 10 Network Settings should be the last thing you do after you: 1. Make sure it’s your computer’s problem. If you have… Read More »
Internet Connection Troubles? Power Cycling Might Help This tip is for Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 If you’re having problems connecting to the Internet or problems with your connection slowing down or dropping, power cycling is the first thing you should try. It’s not a fix for everything, but it’s simple to do and… Read More »
If you’re using a home wireless network, you really should consider securing it with WPA2 security. There are many videos on the web showing anyone can make a high-gain Wifi antenna with a Pringles can, a copper wire, and a couple of nuts and bolts and use this contraption to access wireless Internet signals from 1/4 to 1/2… Read More »