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5 Online Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

More and more people are shopping online for their holiday purchases.For the most part, shopping online is very secure and you don’t have to feel too concerned. However, if you’re not careful, there is a chance of having your account compromised. Here are 5 helpful tips to keep you safe as you shop from the comfort of your own home. 1. Use a credit card for online purchases . Try and use a credit card, rather than a debit card. When money is spent on a debit card it's gone immediately, and it can be very hard to get it back. If you select credit, and there is a problem you can dispute the charges. 2. Choose trusted retailers.  Shop with companies you know and trust. Check for background information if you plan to buy from a new or unfamiliar company. Big retailers are most likely to have strong security. Shop with the same retailers if you can. This means fewer retailers have your information on file. It also means that you're giving your information to a company...

Choosing the Right Internet Plan for Your Needs

Selecting the appropriate internet plan for you family is a balance between what your budget allows and how much speed and bandwidth you need. These factors will vary depending not only on your budget, but on how you plan to use your internet connection. It’s important to have the right internet plan so that you and your family get the most enjoyment and ease out of your online experience. ●      Determine how you use the internet. If you just use it for occasional web surfing and email, you most likely can get away with having a lower speed. For gamers and those who download a lot of music and videos, stream videos, or use internet TV services such as Netflix, a higher speed makes a big difference in the ease of downloading and streaming, and minimizing buffering problems. ●      Determine how many devices will be using it. Shared internet, especially when multiple devices will be using it simultaneously, requires more speed and bandwidt...