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What is the internet and how does it work?

Jun 26, 2020
3 min

What is the internet and how does it work?

A simple breakdown for the layman to understand the fundamentals of internet technology. To better understand internet technology, we need to go back in time to when it first started. As early as the 1960s, some research was bring done with packet switching, which eventually led to modern-day packets. A network packet is an encased combination of '1' and '0' signals, arranged in a standardized format which would indicate when the network packets start, the body of the packet

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IT support 101: How do internet speeds work?

Jun 10, 2020
2 min

IT support 101: How do internet speeds work?

If you have ever wondered why internet is so speedy in places like serviced offices, yet much slower in your homes, you're not alone. Internet speeds vary everywhere, and the factors contributing to these speeds can vary. Let's talk about how internet speeds actually work. Internet speeds work by relying on ISPs (internet service providers), router strength, and connection types, let's discuss these: Download and upload speeds Realistic internet speeds can be measured based o

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IT Support 101: What is LiFi?

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

IT Support 101: What is LiFi?

We have all heard of WiFI but have you heard of LiFi? What is it and how does it work? Did you know WiFi is short for wireless fidelity? And using that same logic, we can explain to you better, what 'Light Fidelity' or LiFi actually is. In 2011, a new technology revealed, the transmission of light to send internet signals as opposed to WiFi. And this new technology, named LiFi, was set to revolutionize IT infrastructure technology. Surprisingly, it has been a decade since but

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4 Common internet myths you need to stop believing

May 26, 2020
3 min

4 Common internet myths you need to stop believing

The internet is a place full of knowledge, information, and collaboration - But there are a lot of myths surrounding it that you need to stop thinking are true. 1. Incognito mode makes my browsing activity invisible from everyone 4 Common internet myths you need to stop believing Ah, incognito - It is a wonderful thing, a lot of us probably use it at work to stop our bosses seeing us browsing through YouTube or looking at holiday ideas. Incognito does shield your browsing, bu

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IT Support 101: Why Is My WIFI Running So Slow?

May 10, 2020
2 min

IT Support 101: Why Is My WIFI Running So Slow?

I think something we can all agree on in this generation is that slow WIFI is far worse than no WIFI at all. Slow WIFI just adds to the stresses of work, streaming and social media activities - We don't have time to be dealing with loading web pages, buffering videos and delayed notifications, even if it is one of the most advanced technologies out there. Here are some reasons as to why your WIFI speeds could be too slow for you: You're Running Your PC or Laptop Wireless Inst

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Easy way to protect your children on the internet

May 8, 2020
4 min

Easy way to protect your children on the internet

Alcohol and drugs are is difficult to control as your children become teenagers, but there are organizations set up to assist parents in case that gets out of hand. The internet, however, is not as simple. Our children do require access, and if used correctly, be highly beneficial. As parents, the rules are unclear. And if you are not technologically savvy, how would you go about monitoring their access to the internet. Desktops, laptops, tablets, or mobile devices. You have

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Internet burden of COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 14, 2020
3 min

Internet burden of COVID-19 pandemic

How has COVID-19 pandemic affected the global internet infrastructure? The Internet is struggling, and we have a good idea on the real culprit; COVID-19. Easy it is to play the blame game, but we are partially to blame, for not being ready. While it is true that video streaming is the most culpable reason, even gaming to a certain extent; one cannot seriously expect much of a system so easily burdened just by home working initiatives and lockdowns around the world in the face

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Let's talk about I-o-T

Feb 10, 2020
9 min

Let's talk about I-o-T

IoT or Internet-of-things is not really that complex a concept. The internet is after all comprised of computers and servers connected to one another in an intricate network of wireless, copper and fibre cables. Using the standard TCP/IP protocol to communicate and deliver packets to one another in the form of binary signals representing '1' and '0'. IoT is changing the world of business and its implementation in the future will be more critical for businesses looking to mod

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Top 5 Fastest Fibre Broadband Plan in Singapore

Feb 5, 2020
4 min

Top 5 Fastest Fibre Broadband Plan in Singapore

This is for the fast and the furious. The ones with the need for pure speed. And what is more fun than having the fastest internet connection or fibre broadband plan money can buy? Much like owning a sports car in a country with speed limits, it is about having that power in reserve. From a technical standpoint, we base our top 5 fastest fibre broadband plan on a few factors. Overall bandwidth, general traffic, latency, server reliability, and broadband leasing contracts. Of

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