With the internet having taken over almost every aspect of people’s lives, its essential to have access to broadband at all times. The unprecedented pandemic has led to isolation at home and even more dependence on internet for work, study, shopping, banking, socializing and entertainment.
With most people working and studying from home now, the need for a high-speed, reliable internet connection is a major concern. Bandwidth is now needed not only for your routine computer use, but also for mobile phones, gaming consoles, smart TVs, Internet of Things (IoT) and various streaming devices.
There has been an unprecedented change in lifestyles post the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. Social distancing to staying safe is the new mantra and most people are zealously staying on home turf only. The lockdown has also meant no more dining out, movie theaters, partying or get-together.
With lifestyles changing during this pandemic, internet connectivity has gained immense importance for day-to-day living. Its become essential for personal as well as professional purposes. And for all this to occur seamlessly for you and your family’s multiple internet-enabled devices, you will need access to a high-speed, reliable internet connection.
Also known as Internet ‘Protocol address’, the IP address is a unique identity assigned to any device linked to the internet. It is a string of numbers that are separated by periods. This string consists of four sets of numbers that can range from 0 to 255. An example of an IP address is – ‘195.8.124.22’. Accordingly, IP addresses can range from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255.
Your Wi-Fi router is connected to the modem and enables multiple devices to connect wirelessly to your internet server at the same time. While the router needs to be cleared up regularly to get rid of history and any malware, it also needs physical cleaning.
The advent of the internet has shrunk the world, creating a global village and connecting people from virtually every corner of the world. Broadband is increasingly being used in almost every aspect of day-to-day activities and has become an inseparable part of life. So much so that any problems in connectivity or performance can result in the day’s schedule going upside down!
The forced restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a majority of people working remotely. Interestingly, it has also opened up new debates on the benefits of hiring remote workers as many advantages of ‘work from home’ culture have become visible now. For those not convinced about hiring remote workers, here’s a look at some of it’s advantages:
With businesses going global, many people are turning to video conferencing to connect virtually with colleagues and business partners. Video conferencing has become even more useful during the current ‘work from home’ scenario necessitated by the ongoing pandemic.
Ever wondered what those lights meant on your modem? Each light on your modem represents a different function and knowing each function can serve you well when you are experiencing problems with your modem.
