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### [Summer Smarts: 5 Tips for a Happy Summer](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/summer-smarts-5-tips-for-a-happy-summer)

[July 14, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/summer-smarts-5-tips-for-a-happy-summer)

 It is so important to design a summer that will make YOU happy. Summer break helps to regulate many of your internal processes, and it can be thought of as cognitive encouragement to refine your lifestyle. There are many ways to stay healthy, and\[…\]

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### [Working from Home: Made Easier with Fiber Internet](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/working-from-home-made-easier-with-fiber-internet)

[June 30, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/working-from-home-made-easier-with-fiber-internet)

 National Work from Home Day is celebrated on June 30th of each year. Many people who work from home understand how essential high-quality Internet is for working effectively. With the steady increase in people working from home, today is the perfect\[…\]

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### [Does Your Home Internet Pass the Test?](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/does-your-home-internet-pass-the-test)

[June 08, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/does-your-home-internet-pass-the-test)

 How much Internet speed do you need? This is a question you may find yourself asking every time you need to renew your Internet service plan or pay your bill. Knowing which broadband service plan is right for you and your household isn’t always the\[…\]

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### [Increase Your Home Value with Fiber Internet](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/increase-your-home-value-with-fiber-internet)

[May 06, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/increase-your-home-value-with-fiber-internet)

 A study conducted by Fiber to the Home Council Americas (FTTH) found that homes in neighborhoods with a fiber connection can see an increase in value up to 3.1% or $5,437. Studies have also shown that home buyers are choosing where to live based on\[…\]

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### [Router Firmware 101: Should I update my router firmware?](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/router-firmware-101-should-i-update-my-router-firmware)

[May 04, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/router-firmware-101-should-i-update-my-router-firmware)

 One topic often discussed when troubleshooting routers have to do with firmware. There is a lot of mystery around what it is or how the update could potentially resolve an issue with your home router. This article will define what firmware is, why\[…\]

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### [What is IPv6 and Why do I need it?](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/what-is-ipv6-and-why-do-i-need-it)

[May 04, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/what-is-ipv6-and-why-do-i-need-it)

 The Internet Protocol (IP) is one of the most significant communication protocols in the Internet Protocol Suite (IPS), and it's used to route and address packets for networking devices like computers, laptops, and fiber switches over a single\[…\]

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### [Watch the NHL Playoffs with New York's Fastest Fiber Internet!](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/watch-the-nhl-playoffs-with-ny-fastest-fiber-internet)

[April 29, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/watch-the-nhl-playoffs-with-ny-fastest-fiber-internet)

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### [Stream Every NBA Playoff Game with NY's Fastest Fiber Internet!](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/stream-every-nba-playoff-game-with-nys-fastest-fiber-internet)

[April 21, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/stream-every-nba-playoff-game-with-nys-fastest-fiber-internet)

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### [Enjoy a better gaming experience with fiber Internet](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/enjoy-a-better-gaming-experience-with-fiber-internet)

[April 20, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/enjoy-a-better-gaming-experience-with-fiber-internet)

 To be successful in the online arena you not only need skills, but gamers need to make quick decisions and have ultra-fast Internet speeds. Experiencing buffering or lagging can hinder your online experience, especially as games get more complex.\[…\]

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### [Digital Spring Cleaning Tips From Greenlight Networks](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/digital-spring-cleaning-tips-from-greenlight-networks)

[April 13, 2022](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/blog/digital-spring-cleaning-tips-from-greenlight-networks)

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