Three easy tips to help secure your wireless network
Most wireless routers ship with the security turned off, and many don't address this. With that in mind we have some tips to help secure your wireless home network.
Portland Gigabit service is already here, and why it matters
Portland Gigabit Internet is already here if you know where to look, and that's good for everyone. Contact Stephouse to see if you are in the coverage zone.
Things to consider when shopping for an ISP
In our experience supporting our high-speed Internet products, we come across common questions regarding what to look for when shopping for an ISP. Some of the most common questions are: Do you guys…
Looking to become a cord cutter? Here are a few ways to watch TV without cable
If you are looking to become a cord cutter and drop your cable TV plan, you can do so without making many sacrifices.
Tips for setting up a home office
Here are a few tips for setting up a home office from an Internet service standpoint, including how to optimize your work for home setup.
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How to speed up Wi-Fi, and why it slows down to begin with
Here are a few common reasons why Wi-Fi is slow in your home or office. Read this piece if you'd like a few, easy DIY fixes on How to speed up Wif-Fi.
Understand data usage to avoid cellular data caps
A while back, we posted an article on how to take advantage of Wi-Fi to avoid your cellular data caps. More and more cell providers are offering unlimited data plans, but…
How to improve your home network with these best practices
Setting up a home network to access the Internet and share your data from one device to another is becoming more and more common, but how you go about it…
Differences between DSL and wireless Internet
There are differences between DSL and wireless internet service providers. Here are a few facts to explain how each provides customers with internet access.
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Understanding the difference between best-effort and dedicated Internet service
If there is one nugget of truth I want to impart through this article, it's this: most consumer-level Internet service plans are "best-effort" plans. And knowing the difference best-effort and dedicated Internet is…