Archive for ‘Internet

Google Fiber for Communities: The Real Cost to Consumers and Businesses

by Aaron Magruder
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Since Google announced Kansas City as the winner of the Google Fiber 1 Gigabit Internet project, many people have commented how they are looking forward to the service, but do they know the true cost to their business. Did you know your cost will extend beyond the monthly service? Google Fiber Community Official Page Residential [...]

What does Net Neutrality mean to Small Business?

by Aaron Magruder

Have you heard of Net Neutrality yet?  In short, it is the principal or idea of keeping all traffic on the internet for any person or source equal.  i.e. Big business web traffic gets no more priority on the internet as your small business instant message traffic.  The FCC defined net neutrality more broadly in [...]

Troubleshooting Slow Home or Small Business DSL or Cable Internet Connections

by Aaron Magruder

Simple steps to bypassing your home internet gateway to find out if your DSL or Cable Internet Service Provider is causing your slow internet connection.

Content Filtering and its Importance to Small Business

by Aaron Magruder

Most small businesses do not filter Internet content, what’s the point? First, lets look at content types and then discuss the issues with not controlling what your business allows in and out of the Internet. Content Types HTTP(s) Web Traffic – Normal Web Pages Instant Messaging (IM) – MSN/AOL/Yahoo Messaging, File Transfer and Voice File [...]