Catherine McNally

Catherine's Latest Articles

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  What Are the Different Types of Internet Connections?

  As more people, homes, businesses, and devices become connected, the need for more bandwidth continues to scale. Here's how different types of internet connections compare when it comes to providing optimal speeds.

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  Does Your Zoom Call Use More Data Than You Think?

  You may not realize how much data Zoom can use, but there are ways to optimize your experience and avoid the data drain. We’ll show you how.

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  Is My Internet Being Throttled? ISP Throttling and How to Stop It

  Is your internet being throttled? Your internet service provider could be slowing down your connection, so here’s what to do about it.

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  How To Log In to Your Spectrum Router (and Which Settings To Update)

  Here’s how you can update your router settings to add security, update credentials, and more.

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  Wired vs. Wireless: Is Ethernet Faster Than Wi-Fi?

  Learn which type of internet connection is best for your needs.

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  WebRTC Leaks: What Are They and How Can I Prevent Them?

  WebRTC leaks can threaten your anonymity online — here’s how you can prevent them and stay safe.

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  How Much Does a VPN Cost? (And How to Save Money)

  See how much a VPN costs per month and per year with this VPN pricing breakdown.

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  How to Tell If Your Router Was Hacked and How to Fix It

  It’s time for you to get to know your home internet router before the hackers could take control of your device and steal your data.

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  You'll Need a College Education to Read the Terms of Service for These Social Media Sites

  All About Cookies evaluated the Terms of Service of 10 popular social media sites to find which are the hardest and easiest to read, which are the longest and shortest, and more.

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  What’s a Good Internet Speed?

  Are you curious how fast your internet is and what activities it can support? Let's find out if your internet can match your need for speed.

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  Do VPNs Use Data? Here's What You Should Know

  If you’re using cellular data to access a VPN, be ready for higher usage. Here's what to know about VPN data usage and how to use less data.

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  How to Avoid a $823.9M GDPR Fine: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

  Here's everything U.S.-based businesses need to know about EU data protection laws, including how to comply and avoid a fine.

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  Passwordless Authentication: What Is It and How Does It Work?

  Passwordless authentication could be the key to helping prevent the majority of data breaches.

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  How To Remove CCleaner Malware

  CCleaner remains a popular device optimizer, despite being repeatedly hacked by cybercriminals. Here's what to do if you think you have CCleaner malware.

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  How to Watch Netflix with a VPN (and Change Your Netflix Region)

  Learn how to watch Netflix with a VPN if you want to access geo-restricted streaming content from another country.

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  Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses: What Are They, and Which Is Better?

  Learn about the benefits of static IP vs. dynamic IP addresses to understand the situations where you might use one over the other.

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  “What’s Your Wi-Fi Password?”: Easy Ways to Share Your Login with Guests

  From Apple to Android and Mac to PC, you can easily share your Wi-Fi password with friends and family using these tips.

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  Is Ytmp3 Safe? How To Get Rid of the Ytmp3 Virus

  If you’ve been on the ytmp3.cc website and are concerned you may have a virus, you could be right. Here’s what you need to know and do.

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  How To Change Your Wi-Fi Name and Password

  Update your Wi-Fi password frequently to keep your network safe, here's how.

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  Everything to Know About Internet Censorship and How It Affects You

  We'll help you understand why certain entities restrict online access and what you can do about it.

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  How To Get Rid of Yahoo Search Redirect Virus on a Mac

  If your Mac has been infected with the Yahoo Search redirect virus, follow this step-by-step guide to remove it from your computer.