Thanksgiving at Home: Make the Most of a Long Weekend Together
Thanksgiving weekend will be here before we know it. For many Canadian families, that means travelling home, gathering around the table, eating far too much food, and spending some much-needed time together. And after dinner? That’s when everyone starts looking for somewhere comfortable to sit. Thanksgiving is one of those weekends when the television quietly […]
5 Rural Internet Myths That Are Worth Rethinking
Rural internet has changed considerably over the years. But some of the assumptions people have about it haven’t changed nearly as quickly. If you’ve lived outside a major city for a long time, you may have had frustrating experiences with internet service in the past. Those experiences are real—but they don’t necessarily tell you what […]
The Fall Home Internet Checkup: 7 Things to Do Before Winter
The first few weeks of fall are when many of us start getting our homes ready for the colder months ahead. We put away patio furniture, check the furnace, clean up the yard, and start preparing for shorter days and more time indoors. But there’s one part of the home that often gets left off […]
Closing the Cottage for Fall? Don’t Forget Your Entertainment Setup
September brings one of those weekends cottage owners don’t particularly look forward to. Closing season. The dock comes out, outdoor furniture gets packed away, water systems are prepared for colder weather, and another cottage season slowly begins to wrap up. While you’re working through the checklist, don’t forget about the electronics and entertainment equipment inside. […]
Fibre, Fixed Wireless and Satellite: Understanding Rural Internet Technology
If you’ve ever shopped for rural internet, you’ve probably encountered a lot of terminology. Fibre. Fixed wireless. Towers. Satellite. Wi-Fi. But what do these terms actually mean—and why isn’t the same type of internet available at every rural address? Understanding the basics can make comparing your options much easier. What Is Fibre Internet? Fibre internet […]
Heading Away This Fall? Your Internet Can Help Keep an Eye on Home
Fall often means a change in routine. Cottages and trailers are visited less frequently, vacations may take you away from home, and shorter days mean many of us are arriving home after dark. At the same time, more Canadians are using connected technology to keep an eye on their properties when they aren’t there. From […]
Fall Weekends Are Better with Something Good to Watch
September has arrived. The days are slowly getting shorter, evenings are getting cooler, and before long, spending a night curled up on the couch will sound a lot more appealing than it did in July. That can only mean one thing: Fall TV season is here. There’s Something About Fall Television Summer is busy. Between […]
Connected Country Living: How Internet Has Changed Life Outside the City
Living rurally has always offered something special. More space. Quieter surroundings. Strong communities. Beautiful landscapes. And maybe a little less traffic. But rural living doesn’t necessarily mean living disconnected anymore. Reliable internet has changed what’s possible outside Canada’s larger urban centres. Work Doesn’t Always Require a Commute For people whose jobs allow remote or hybrid […]
Why Does My Internet Slow Down at Night? 5 Things to Check
Your internet seems perfectly fine during the day, but then evening arrives. Suddenly, videos buffer. Websites take longer to load. Gaming becomes frustrating. Everything just seems slower. Sound familiar? Evenings are often one of the busiest times for a household’s internet connection. Before assuming something is wrong with your service, here are five things worth […]
Cozy Season Is Coming: Why Fall Is One of the Best Times for TV
September has arrived. The days are slowly getting shorter, evenings are getting cooler, and before long, spending a night curled up on the couch will sound a lot more appealing than it did in July. That can only mean one thing: Fall TV season is here. There’s Something About Fall Television Summer is busy. Between […]