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All You Need to Know About the Internet of Things


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

You must have heard talks about a future where all devices are connected to each other, constantly communicating and sharing vita information. In a nutshell, that is what The Internet of Things involves. It promises to change the way we live, go to work, study, and even interact in our social cycles. But what is the Internet of Things? Keep reading to learn more. What is the Internet of Things? Initialized as IoT, the Internet of Things represents a world where physical objects merge with the virtual world. Both machines and devices are interconnected via their private networks and the...

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What Internet Speed Do I Need to be Able to Work Remotely?


Posted by David Garza on

As you set yourself up to work remotely, you may keep wondering what Internet speeds you need for seamless working experience. For most people, the decision about their home Internet bandwidth is never made from the perspective of working from home. Instead, they decide based on access to entertainment like Netflix and other streaming platforms. The concept of working remotely fits into the existing Internet installation. In the long run, they end up having an undesired experience. What Internet speed do I need? The Internet speed required to work from home depends on your productivity applications. Not all work apps...

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A Day Without the Internet


Posted by David Garza on

The Internet is an integral part of our lives. No doubt. But what if you woke up to find that you are offline the entire day? This not a far-fetched idea. Unlike in the movies where aliens from another planet invade Earth and disrupt our systems, there are many factors that can make you go a whole day without Internet service. For instance, if you are late on your payments and the bank delays in processing your money, the ISP may fail to renew your subscription. Also, an issue with the ISP equipment can cause this situation, among others. What...

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Applications for monitoring and controlling kids' phone and Internet usage


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

The Internet can be unforgiving, especially to kids. As a result, you need to monitor what they do on the Internet and with their phones in general. Trusting your kids with their mobile devices is a daunting task. Whether your toddler just developed an insatiable interest in the family tablet or your teen got a new smartphone, you are just not sure of what they will do on these devices. Whereas you cannot be around your kids all the time to regulate their activities, there are a couple of applications you can depend on to accomplish this task. Here is...

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Offline Parenting: What Your Kids Can't Learn from The Internet


Posted by Olayinka Alawode on

The Internet is useful. It has revolutionized our perception of learning. The emergence of online education has changed how classrooms across the world disseminate knowledge. Thanks to the rapid development of online learning, parents have taken the initiative to install home Internet so that their children are not left behind. That is a good move because digital learning technology is sure to change how skills are acquired, both for children and adults. But children cannot learn everything online. There are times when you have to step up and be the parent that you are to teach them offline. Here are...

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