Jan 13, 2020 | GVEC Internet Products & Services, Tech Insight & Tips, Uncategorized
What is Ping? Ping rate, used to determine internet latency or “lag,” is the reaction time of your internet connection. It’s a measure of the response time it takes for a message to go from your computer to a server (a website or program you are visiting on the...
Dec 30, 2019 | Online Safety, Tech Insight & Tips
Most people hate managing and remembering passwords. In the age of the internet, it’s one small point of frustration most of us agree on. The unfortunate truth, however, is that strong passwords are a necessary evil. With that in mind, we’ve compiled this list of tips...
Dec 6, 2019 | Online Safety, Tech Insight & Tips
A Season of Deals…and Scammers The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and it’s easy to get wrapped up and overwhelmed with all the great deals. These days, so many of us do holiday shopping online. The prospect of all those savings may cause some shoppers to...
Oct 31, 2019 | Tech Insight & Tips, Tech Trends
There’s been a lot of chatter in recent years about an emerging technology called the internet of things (IoT). Despite talk that the IoT will revolutionize the world, many people remain confused about what it is. Is the Internet of Things Really a Revolution...
Oct 1, 2019 | GVEC Internet Products & Services, Tech Insight & Tips
If you believe your internet connection consistently under performs, there are steps you can take to help get it “up to speed.” Here are seven options for getting optimal performance from your home internet connection. First, Run a Speed Test Before taking any steps...
Jul 29, 2019 | GVEC Internet Products & Services, Tech Insight & Tips
Buffering, Stuttering and Unloadable Pages and Streams If you’ve ever watched Netflix (or any other streaming network) from a wireless device and suffered through constant stalling and restarting, you’ve experienced “buffering.” These continual stoppages,...
