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Here's what MKBHD says about it (you'll have to watch it on YouTube):

Apple had their event yesterady where they introduced their new iPhone 17 lineup. Leaks were all over the place about the latest offerings, so it came as no surprise they announced the iPhone Air along with new iPhone 17 Pro and Max models. Upgraded cameras, new ceramic shield, etc. What it...

I'm not a programmer, software developer/engineer or any of those things. However, I do use ChatGPT to assist with summarizing certain things and I have used it to help build a website framework for me to work from. What do you use AI for?

I thought it was a pretty good episode. Here's what Gizmodo thought. Do you agree or disagree with their take? The io9/Gizmodo recap of Strange New Worlds’ episode “Terrarium” argues that the show has fallen into a trap of leaning too heavily on being a prequel instead of telling strong...

Has anyone tried this in their area? While researching some connection options for a client, I came across the fact that it's available in our area (Tifton, GA) for residential and business. The business seems to run around $70. Thoughts?

I recently upgraded two clients from 3CX v18 to 3CX v20.  Both clients have their SIP trunks through the same, local provider (who I will not name).  This particular provider uses a Metaswitch for their VoIP switching.  One client had an issue whereby a call coming into their 3CX was then...

$80/month 50 to 100Mbps speed versus standard residential tier See YouTube video in the link below for more information. SpaceX Starlink Slashes Price For Rural Homes

"Satellite internet now reaches the presidential residence thanks to a donation from Elon Musk's SpaceX, according to a New York Times story. But will it actually help staffers get a better signal?" Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly connected the White House and its adjacent offices to its...

Does Verizon do any new FIOS builds, or do they just support what they've already built from years past?

I've never personally used Starlink, so I'm curious what someone thinks about the service that has used it in the past or is currently using it.

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has seen rapid growth, doubling its global subscriber base in 2024 to 4.6 million users by year-end. In the U.S., Starlink has about 1.4 million subscribers, primarily serving rural areas where internet access is limited. However, concerns about...

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can intentionally slow down your internet connection—a practice known as bandwidth throttling. This often occurs during peak usage times or when engaging in data-intensive activities like streaming or torrenting. To determine if you're being throttled, monitor...

New York's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), originally enacted in April 2021, mandates that internet service providers (ISPs) with over 20,000 subscribers offer discounted broadband plans to low-income households. These plans are priced at $15 per month for 25 Mbps download speeds and $20 per...

With the supposed demise of DSLReports (a site that I frequently for many years as I was a cable broadband executive), I thought I'd put something together so that same type of information can be shared.  It's a work in progress, and if there's a category or company that's not listed, reply to...