Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart’s new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book “Dark Wire,” which is about Anom, the FBI’s secret app used by criminals.
Fastest internet providers in the US – Where’s yours on this list?
Sick of slow Wi-Fi? Your provider might be to blame.
Let’s look at the fastest (and slowest) average download speeds for providers across the U.S.
- Spectrum: 243.02 Mbps
- Cox: 241.78 Mbps
- Xfinity: 233.25 Mbps
- AT&T Internet: 210.12 Mbps
- Frontier: 200.95 Mbps
- Optimum: 200.41 Mbps
- Verizon: 184.03 Mbps
Your mileage may vary
Test your connection speed here. Oh, I hear you — “My speed isn’t anywhere near those, Kim.” It depends on your location, plan, number of connections and lots more. Even your devices can limit connection. You won’t see 300 Mbps speeds on a 10-year-old laptop, sorry.
Location, location, location
Router feng shui is critical. Don’t expect a strong signal in the living room if it’s in some far corner of the house.
- Put your router in a central location, away from kitchen appliances, Bluetooth devices and other electronics.
- Place it high up on a bookshelf or mount it to the wall to ensure the signals can go where needed.
- Put kids and guests on their own network: When too many devices share the same network, internet speed can slow to a grinding halt.
Money-saving secret your cable and internet provider doesn't want you to know
When you’re driving, spotty cell coverage is a drag. Music, GPS, and calls just won’t go through. Here’s a quick guide to boosting your service no matter where the road takes you.
What about a travel pro tip if you prefer to fly to your destination? You can see which flights include the most legroom with the right tools. I tell all my tall friends about this trick. Tap or click here for the secret — it’s No. 5 on the list.
How to watch NBC's new streaming service for free
It’s truly an exciting time for people who love streaming TV, and not just because of being at home more often. New streaming services are popping up all the time, which gives us a great selection of programming.
On the other hand, signing up for all of these services means a much bigger cost each month. That’s why it’s a good idea to look for deals that give you access to streaming services for free. For example, there’s a way to get a free year of Disney+. Tap or click here to find out how.