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    Online Learning Safety Tips

    It’s back-to-school time — but with a twist that families have never experienced before. 

    Online learning is this year’s “new normal” meaning school kids will spend more time than ever before on laptops and other devices, engaging with teachers and fellow students. So what’s a parent to do to keep their students safe during school hours and beyond

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    Where to Place Your Router for the Best WiFi Experience

    When it comes to the dependability and speed of the internet service in your home, a lot depends on your WiFi router―specifically its location in the house. 

    At Northcentral Connect, we’ve already got you covered with the area’s fastest and most reliable internet service. Now here are a few tips on getting the most from that service throughout your home. 

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    Why You Should Ditch DSL and Cable for Fiber

    Not all internet options are created equal. All it takes is one missed virtual meeting or one lagging video game to realize that your current internet speeds may not be sufficient. If you aren’t happy with your current speeds, you may want to look into other options. But which service is best for you? Let’s explore the speed, reliability, and bandwidth of the three major service delivery options—landline telephone line (DSL), cable TV line (cable), and fiber-optic line (fiber)—to understand why fiber is the clear choice for today’s citizens of the internet.

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    Understanding Speed Test Results

    Testing the speed of your internet connection is easy, but it’s also easy to misunderstand the results. Your devices — TVs, routers, smartphones, laptops, desktops, etc. — have different capabilities, and you can get different results on each one, even while using the same internet connection. 

    This is particularly noticeable to users taking advantage of higher speed packages offered by Northcentral Connect. 

    Here are a few things to keep in mind when evaluating your speed test results:

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