David Anders

4 days ago | businessandamerica.com | David Anders

What is the best internet provider in Michigan? CNET’s top pick for the best internet provider in Michigan is Spectrum, thanks to its impressive combination of fast speeds, transparent pricing and wide availability. The provider offers a solid array of plans, from low-cost options to gig-level speeds. Looking for the cheapest internet in the Great Lake State? Spectrum and WOW Internet provide Michigan’s most affordable plans, starting at just $30 monthly. Looking for the fastest internet in the area?

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Anders

Nothing beats the simplicity of a smart plug: Plug it into a standard wall outlet and it can make any device smart, allowing you to set on/off schedules (think coffeemakers or floor lamps) and monitor energy use, among other handy tricks for appliances you already have around your home. We've tested dozens of models from top brands like GE, TP-Link, Leviton and more across all major platforms, including Alexa, Google and HomeKit. Here are the ones that impressed us most.

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Anders

When it comes to protecting your home, most people focus on door locks, alarm systems or cameras. But these days, just as much of your life happens online as it does inside your house. If your home Wi-Fi network isn't properly secured, you could leave yourself open to hackers, data theft and other digital threats without realizing it.

1 week ago | cnet.com | David Anders

What do these letters and numbers mean anyway? If you have cable internet, then you're using DOCSIS technology. DOCSIS, which stands for data over cable service interface specifications, is a standard that defines how your modem relays cable internet signals going to and from your home. If you have cable internet, whether from Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity or one of many regional cable internet providers like Armstrong, you're using a DOCSIS-compliant modem.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | David Anders

Whether you're doing it all by yourself or hiring some movers, moving can often be chaotic and stressful. There are countless steps and checklists to ensure you're canceling or transferring utilities and services, packing everything up efficiently and staying within your budget and timeline. Your internet is probably the last thing on your mind -- but you'll want to carve out some time to set up a new internet service seamlessly before the move. Don't worry -- we've got you covered.