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Received a Notice That Your Copper Phone Service Is Ending? Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you’ve received a notice from your current telephone provider that your traditional copper phone service is being discontinued, you may be wondering what to

7 Cybersecurity Questions Every Business Should Ask Its IT Provider
Cybersecurity can be difficult to evaluate from the outside. Your systems may be running normally, your employees may be receiving few suspicious messages, and your

Why Strong Cybersecurity Requires More Than Antivirus Software
Antivirus software has long been one of the most recognizable forms of cybersecurity protection. It remains an important tool, but installing antivirus software does not

A Cyberattack Is Not the Time to Write Your Response Plan
When a cybersecurity incident occurs, decisions may need to be made quickly. Which systems should be disconnected? Who needs to be contacted? Can employees continue

Your Employees Are Your First Line of Cyber Defense. Are They Prepared?
Cybersecurity is often associated with firewalls, monitoring tools and other technologies designed to protect an organization. Those defenses are important, but technology is only part

Phishing Is Getting Harder to Spot. Here Is What Your Team Should Know.
Phishing messages were once relatively easy to recognize. Many contained obvious spelling errors, awkward wording or unrealistic requests from unfamiliar senders. That is no longer

Fire Safety for the Modern Smart Home
Quick Links Start With What You Charge Check Your Smoke Alarms Attention Is Prevention Close Before You Doze Fire Safety for Businesses Take a look

Your Employees Are Using AI. Does Your Business Have Rules for It?
Artificial intelligence has quickly become another everyday business tool. Employees are using AI to draft emails, summarize documents, research topics, analyze information, write code and

7 Questions to Ask Before Switching Internet Providers
Price matters when you’re choosing an internet provider, but it shouldn’t be the only thing you compare. The type of connection you’re getting, upload and

Your Digital Emergency Kit: Be Ready Before the Storm
Storm preparation is about more than flashlights, batteries and bottled water. A few simple digital preparations can help you stay informed, connected and ready when

Is It Really Fiber?
More internet companies in West Virginia (and nationally) are using the word “fiber” in their advertising. You may see phrases such as “fiber powered,” “fiber

Fiber vs. Satellite Internet: What’s the Difference?
If you have access to both fiber and satellite internet, you may wonder how much difference there really is between the two. Quite a bit.

What Is a Fiber Drop? How Citynet Connects Your Home to Fiber Internet
What Is a Fiber Drop, and Why Does Your Home Need One? When people think about getting fiber internet, they usually picture fast download speeds,

Back-to-School Tech Guide: Best Devices for Student Success
Smart Gear Picks for a Successful School Year As a new school year approaches, families are checking off school supply lists, organizing schedules, and making

The Ultimate Back-to-School Technology Checklist: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the School Year
Back-to-school season means more than buying school supplies and new clothes. It also means making sure the technology your family depends on is ready for

More Than Internet: How Citynet Helps Organizations Connect, Protect, and Grow
When many people hear the name Citynet, they think of fiber internet. And while reliable connectivity remains the foundation of everything we do, today’s organizations

Power Your Summer Bucket List with Fiber
Summer has a way of making everything feel possible. The days are longer, schedules become a little more flexible, and many of us finally find

AI Voice Cloning Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
5 Things to Do Before Sending Money Hang up and call the person back using a number you already have. Contact another family member to

Know Your Numbers: A Simple Guide to Internet Speed Tests
Nothing is more frustrating than being in the middle of a video call and experiencing choppy, pixelated picture or audio. Or, if you’re trying to

Why Every Home Needs a Guest WiFi Network
Most people think of WiFi as a single network. A friend visits, asks for the password, and you share it without much thought. What many

Host a Virtual Game Night Without Lag
Hosting a virtual game night is a great way to stay connected with your friends and family, especially when everyone is joining in from different

Reduce the Energy Costs of Your Tech
Most of us think about saving energy by turning off lights or adjusting the thermostat. But today’s homes run on something just as important: connectivity.

Before You Dig in West Virginia: Why Calling 811 Matters
Spring has arrived in West Virginia, and with it comes a surge of outdoor projects—planting trees, installing fences, landscaping, and home improvements. Before you start

Stop the Buffer: How to Get the Most from Your Streaming Experience
There’s nothing more frustrating than getting to the final seconds of a close game—only to see the spinning buffering wheel right before the winning shot.