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A Brief History of Home Internet Use

Posted on July 28, 2024July 22, 2024 by cynmackley
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Remember the days of dial-up internet and those funny screeching noises your computer used to make? Let’s take a fun stroll down memory lane and see how we got from those early days to the high-speed wonders we enjoy today.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged arpanet, dial up, high speed Internet, Internet, modemsLeave a comment

DNS Definition

Posted on March 18, 2024March 28, 2024 by cynmackley

I explain what DNS means and what it does.

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged DNS, domain name system, Internet, servers, tech terbsLeave a comment

What the heck does this mean?

Posted on February 17, 2024February 5, 2024 by cynmackley

We go back to basics to talk about a term some people find confusing: browser.

Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, firefox, Internet, internet explorer, Microsoft Edge, safariLeave a comment

What is DNS?

Posted on June 3, 2022July 13, 2022 by cynmackley

What is DNS? We break down the basics of an important tech term.

Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know..., Using The InternetTagged DNS, Internet, tech terms, what is dnsLeave a comment

Opera’s Private Browsing

Posted on June 1, 2022May 20, 2022 by cynmackley
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Tired of being tracked? The Opera browser makes it possible to keep your web activities private.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged browsers, Internet, security4 Comments

What is a router?

Posted on May 26, 2022May 13, 2022 by cynmackley

Several of you aren't exactly sure what a router is or what it does. We've got simple answers.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged Internet, router, tech terms, using the internetLeave a comment

Windows 10: easily disconnect from the Internet

Posted on August 23, 2021August 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Turning your Internet connection on and off in Windows 10.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Using The Internet, Windows 10Tagged airplane mode, connect to internet, disconnect from Internet, Internet, wifi, Windows 101 Comment

Wibki

Posted on August 8, 2021July 27, 2021 by cynmackley

This site creates a revolutionary new browsing experience that provides you with an easy way to save, share and discover your Web.

Posted in Cool SitesTagged browse the web, Internet, media, sharing, social media, visual browsing, web, wibkiLeave a comment

Comcast Kills Data Caps in 14 States

Posted on February 13, 2021February 7, 2021 by cynmackley
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Cable and Internet provider Comcast has put a plan to charge for data overages on hold in some parts of the country.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Quick Tips, Using The InternetTagged Comcast, data overage, Internet, internet provider, ispLeave a comment

Can I keep my email?

Posted on April 29, 2020April 24, 2020 by cynmackley

Can I keep my email if I switch browsers? I'll break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged browsers, hotmail, Internet, internet explorer, outlookLeave a comment

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