Cierra Noffke

1 week ago | cnet.com | Cierra Noffke

Working remotely comes with its perks, but a slow Wi-Fi connection isn't one of them. If you've ever struggled to get through a Zoom call or lost your connection while trying to download or upload documents, your Wi-Fi may be to blame. Internet is already expensive. In fact, a recent CNET survey notes that adults are paying roughly $195 more for internet than they did last year.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Cierra Noffke

NowAt Amazon, Some Coders Say Their Jobs Have Begun to Resemble Warehouse WorkPushed to use artificial intelligence, software developers at the e-commerce giant say they must work faster and have less time to think. Others welcome the shift. Since at least the industrial revolution, workers have worried that machines would replace them. But when technology transformed …11 hours agoPsychology Says People Who Struggle To Improve Often Make This One Mental ErrorSelf-improvement is not fun.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Cierra Noffke

I recommend internet speed tests to pretty much everyone I meet experiencing the inevitable home internet slowdown. In fact, I’ve tested and used dozens of internet speed tests -- the market is pretty saturated with them.

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Hallie Seltzer |Cierra Noffke

Having fast, reliable home internet is important, whether you're using it for remote work, streaming, school or browsing. But that doesn't mean that you always need to opt for the fastest speeds available. You might not actually need the 1,000Mbps speed your internet provider is advertising as "the best deal". Plus, gigabit plans are usually on the more expensive side of home internet. Read on to find out how to determine if gigabit internet is worth the price.

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Cierra Noffke

CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Asheville, North Carolina across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers’ terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.