Guide Archive

Good signal, slow internet? Here's how to check your network coverage

How good is your cell phone reception, really? Find out how to check network coverage at your location, why a strong signal doesn’t always mean fast internet, and what fa […]

Your Roaming Guide for the Holidays

Whether it’s Google Maps, searching for restaurants, or sharing vacation photos straight from the beach: With the right roaming plan, you’ll stay connected even when you’ […]

APN Settings: The Invisible Key to Mobile Internet

You’ve activated a new Digital Republic plan, inserted the SIM card, but “LTE” or “5G” isn’t showing up in the status bar at the top of your smartphone? Don’t panic. In 9 […]

Networked Laptops

If you have to keep a lot of appointments and still don’t want to do without the advantages of a dedicated and secure Internet connection, you can create an attractive al […]

What Are Mbits and How Many Does a Cell Phone Need?

Whether it’s your home internet or your cell phone plan, Mbits are being talked about almost all the time. It’s clear that Mbits are supposed to indicate the speed of you […]

Router vs. Hotspot: What’s the Difference?

If you want to connect to the internet, you usually do so via a router or hotspot. Both are sold as separate devices, and there is sometimes a lot of confusion when it co […]

Tablet or Laptop? What’s Best for You?

Tablets have been acceptable as primary computers since the introduction of the iPad Pro, at the latest. Students have appreciated the light weight and flexibility of tab […]

5G Router in Test

Now that the range of LTE routers has expanded by hundreds of devices, the business with 5G routers is also picking up speed. We present our three favorites to you.

4 Tips for Your Online Security

Online security is crucial in an age when we have a login for almost every service. In particular, key accounts such as your primary email address or your mobile phone pr […]