Sam Stelfox

Smart home cybersecurity news roundup [April 2021]

Security researchers uncovered two major malware strains in April: the more_eggs backdoor targeting LinkedIn users and the Promotei botnet's exploitation of the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. Social media app TikTok is also under scrutiny for the misuse of children's information and data collection. This month's cybersecurity roundup takes a deep dive into the security concerns plaguing ...

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Vivian Susko

Hybrid work trends: Minim talks the future of remote work technology at the 2021 CONNECTIONS Conference

Several big players including Spotify, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge towards a hybrid work model post-pandemic. And with 87% of executives planning to change their real estate strategies in 2021, a combination of on-site and distributed offices is likely our new normal.

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Caleb McKee

What is QAM? 1024QAM in WiFi 6, explained.

Just like humans, computers have their own languages, but sometimes they require a translator to correspond. Thankfully, engineers have built technologies that compensate for disparities in digital communication. We explore QAM and how it turns data into receivable signals to share information. Progressing into the latest standard of WiFi 6, current QAM technology can handle more data than ever ...

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Minim

Minim to Present at Sidoti & Company’s Virtual Microcap Conference on May 19, 2021 at 9:15 am

MANCHESTER, NH, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Zoom Telephonics, Inc., doing business as Minim (OTCQB: MINM), the creator of innovative internet access products under the globally-recognized Motorola brand, today announced that Gray Chynoweth, Chief Executive Officer, and Sean Doherty, Chief Financial Officer will present at Sidoti & Company’s Virtual Microcap Conference:

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Nicole Zheng

Minim honored for exceptional growth at 2021 American Business Awards®

Every cofounder dreams of sharing news like this. After a landmark year, Minim will be one of two Manchester, NH businesses to take home a Stevie® Award for Achievement in Growth, an honor reserved for companies with demonstrated accomplishments in corporate expansion and innovative platform development. We're proud to accept this award alongside premier trust services provider Fiduciary of New ...

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Caleb McKee

Understanding the WiFi ping test: How to reduce lag on your home network

When analyzing WiFi speed test results, the ping measurement is often overshadowed by the focus on download speeds. However, ping determines the stability of real-timeactivities like gaming and video conferencing. Similar to the way in which distance, pit stops, and unexpected obstacles can delay vehicular traffic, network traffic is also subject road blocksbetween its starting point and ...

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Vivian Susko

Will the Biden Administration adopt a Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS)?

An unprecedented year of targeted malware and ransomware threats kicked off with the SolarWinds attack back in January, a data breach affecting several government institutions and exposing the sensitive data of more than 425 of the US Fortune 500 companies. When nearly 30,000 macOS devices across 153 countries were infected by the malware known as Silver Sparrow a month later, the public turned ...

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Vivian Susko

Minim and Irdeto expand Trusted Home Platform in Europe and support Microimpuls, Russian IPTV/OTT solution provider

We knew big things were coming when we joined forces with Irdeto to launch Trusted Home in 2019. With a shared mission of empowering ISPs to deliver a better, secure WiFi experience to their subscribers, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Trusted Home solution and deployment of new data centers in Amsterdam and Moscow. The Russia addition will support Microimpuls, an established ...

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Vivian Susko

DOCSIS 4.0, Explained.

The cable industry first announced its vision for 10G back in January 2019: a cable broadband technology platform with the capability to deliver10 times faster speeds, lower latency, and higher-level security protocols to more connected devices. Driven by this initiative, CableLabs recently disclosed that DOCSIS 4.0 testing will begin as prototypes become available. Here’s everything you need to ...

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Caleb McKee

SpaceX’s Starlink beta test review: What subscribers have to say

Recent innovations by Elon Musk's company SpaceX have started raising questions about the future of the Internet. Is it finally time for serious investment in outer space infrastructure? More importantly, what do subscribers want from their network as this technology emerges? Let’s take a look at the latest coverage of the Starlink spread and hear from subscribers on how they feel about the ...

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