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Learn the most common internet terms, from IP address to VPN and online slang. This beginner-friendly glossary makes the web easier to understand.

Top Internet Terms & Definitions | Beginner’s Glossary

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Discover how to securely share your Wi-Fi password on iPhone, Android, and Mac. Learn step-by-step methods, privacy tips, and FAQs.

How to Share Wi-Fi Password on iPhone, Android, Mac & Windows | Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Share Your Wi-Fi Password on iPhone &amp; Android: Easy, Secure Methods 

Explore how satellite internet works, its pros and cons, costs, and whether it’s a good fit for rural, remote, or mobile connectivity needs.

What is Satellite Internet?

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What Is Satellite Internet? How It Works, Key Features, Pros and More

What is Wi-Fi 7? Are Wi-Fi 7 speeds really that fast? This guide breaks down the newest wireless standard and how it will help keep us seamlessly connected.

What Is Wi-Fi 7: Key Features, Real-World Applications, & More!

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What is Wi-Fi 7: Unpacking the Newest Wireless Standard 

A virtual local area network (VLAN) is a way to manage all your connected devices at home, from smart TVs to gaming consoles. See purposes and advantages of VLANs.

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and How They Work

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Want to learn how to be a streamer? This beginner’s guide will show you some basics about how to stream on YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and Kick.

How to Be a Streamer

How to Be a Streamer: A Beginner’s Guide 

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When it comes to online protection, a firewall is key. But what is a firewall exactly? Explore stateless vs. stateful firewalls, hardware vs. software types & more.

How a Firewall Works and If You Need One

What is a Firewall and What Does It Do?

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When you’re on the go, a mobile hotspot for gaming delivers portable connectivity to keep the action going. See what they are, how they work, and our top picks.

Mobile Hotspot For Gaming | T-Mobile Home Internet

Mobile Hotspot for Gaming: How to Keep the Action Going

Mobile Hotspot For Gaming

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Want to know how to change NAT type? If you love gaming on PlayStation or Xbox, using Discord, streaming on Twitch, and more, learn how NAT type plays a role.

What Is NAT Type & How To Change It

What NAT Type Is &amp; How To Change It

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Do you know the difference between DSL internet, fiber internet, cable internet, and fixed wireless (5G Home Internet)? Here’s a quick breakdown of them all.

DSL Vs. Fiber Vs. Cable Vs. 5G Home Internet

DSL vs. Fiber vs. Cable vs. 5G Home Internet

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There are a lot of terms to sift through out there: Wi-Fi 6 vs. internet vs. 5G and more. We'll simplify it and explain how Wi-Fi 6 helps power home internet.

How Does Wi-Fi 6 Help Power Home Internet?

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What’s a public vs. private IP address? How about static vs. dynamic IP setups? Or IPv4 vs. IPv6 differences? See this helpful guide.

A Guide To Public vs Private & Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses

A Guide to Public vs. Private vs. Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses

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You’ve changed your privacy settings and even went incognito! But is that enough for secure, anonymous web surfing? Learn about “no-tracking” private search.

Anonymous Web Surfing: Going Beyond Incognito To Boost Security

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