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The Science of Ping Spikes and How to Reduce Them

Ping spikes are abrupt rises in latency when playing a game online that may interfere with the gameplay and performance. These spikes are caused by delays in the data that is being transmitted between the device and the game server and usually leads to lag, delayed action, or connection problems. Learning the science of ping Read More →
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How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?

For most U.S. households, an internet speed of 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload is typically sufficient. That’s fast enough for streaming, gaming, video calls, and everyday browsing on multiple devices. However, the ideal internet speed varies based on household size and device usage. A single-user apartment has very different needs than a smart home filled Read More →
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Tips for Troubleshooting Slow or Unstable Internet Connections

With the rise of smart home devices, cloud gaming, and streaming services, having a strong internet connection has become more essential than ever. If you’re facing lag while playing a game like League of Legends or experiencing slow download speeds, the issue might be on your end rather than with your internet service provider (ISP). Read More →
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Why Google is Holding On to Cookies

Google has recently announced its decision to maintain the use of third-party cookies, a move that has significant implications for the internet ecosystem. This announcement comes amid increasing scrutiny over data privacy and the evolving landscape of online advertising. Here’s what this decision means for the internet and its users. Continuation of Targeted Advertising Google’s Read More →
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Google Launches Umoja: A New Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Africa to Australia

Google has unveiled a major fiber optic cable project, named Umoja, which will connect Kenya to South Africa and then extend subsea to Australia. This new network will traverse Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, finally reaching Australia’s west coast. Umoja, meaning “unity” in Swahili, is set Read More →

Tim Berners-Lee, creator of “www” tells to ignore “Web 3”

The creator of the internet Tim Berners-Lee, the British computer scientist, isn’t convinced that crypto visionaries are the future of the internet and says we should ignore it. Instead Berners-Lee has his own web decentralization project called Solid. It’s important to clarify this in order to discuss the impact of new technologies, said Berners-Lee, speaking Read More →