How Much Internet Do You Need?

Recommended Internet Requirements for Popular Streaming Services From the NETFLIX website: “Below are the Internet download speed recommendations per stream for playing movies and TV shows through Netflix. 0.5 Megabits per second – Required broadband connection...

FCC ISP Privacy Laws

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 the FCC passed new privacy laws that are intended to keep customer’s personal information, including browsing history safe.  Some Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) are hiding permissions to share information deep within the...

How to ‘reboot’ your Cable Modem

Have you ever had your Internet stop working?  Most often, a ‘reboot’ resolves this issue, and is always your first line of defense for restoring your Internet connection.  Let’s get started: Locate your cable modem. In most cases this will...

Illegal File Sharing and You What is Illegal File Sharing?

Copyright Infringement and You — What is Illegal File Sharing? Illegal file sharing is the sharing of copyrighted movies, TV shows, music, games, software, and other files, without the expressed permission of the copyright owner. How is this illegal file sharing...

Phishing schemes — what are they?

Do NOT Give Out Your Personal Information — including your email password! WestPA.net will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER send you an email asking for your email address, password or any personal information. We have it, so we will NEVER need to ask you for it! Every day...