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Why Should I Get Astrea Juice if I Already Have a Router?

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:52:22 +0000

You already have your own router at home, and maybe your router is doing the job for you too. Or maybe its not and you wish your internet was working better at certain times or in specific areas of your home. But if you already have a router, then why should you get Astrea Juice? Isn’t it the same thing? The answer to that last question is no. Astrea Juice is a whole home adaptive Wi-Fi solution packed with extra features to give you and your family the best internet experience possible. Below we will dig in on all that …
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Cookies, But Not the Christmas Kind

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:07:55 +0000

So you’ve gotten some pop-ups asking you about cookies? But you know they can’t possibly be referring to the sweet treat you like to indulge in this time of year. So what are these internet cookies and how should you handle them? We’ll dive into it all in this post, so keep reading below to learn more! What Are Cookies? Cookies are a type of data that a website can collect about what kind of habits you have and what you like from their website. By tracking these behaviors, a website will be able to give you the best user …
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Password Knowledge & Safety: Efficiently Managing Your Passwords

Ryan Johnson — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:14:37 +0000

In a world where the internet is a necessity, it seems that most every site that we use now requires us to have a username and password to utilize their services. While this can be useful for things like remembering the types of products or content you like best or saving your favorite items in your cart for later, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all of your logins for so many different sites. We are often told that to keep our accounts as secure as possible, it is best to use a different password for the different …
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Keeping Our Kids Safe with Astrea Juice: A Guide to Online Safety for the Family

Ryan Johnson — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:36:49 +0000

As we all adjust to life during a pandemic, the majority of us are spending more time at home, and thus, more time on our devices. You may be working from home, the kids may be schooling from home, and you’re probably all using your devices pretty regularly whether it be for work, education, or entertainment. While we know you’re probably dying for ideas to get the kids away from their screens, its just not always that simple in times like these. Because of the uptick in device usage for the whole family, we have created some tips to help …
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Astrea Juice Powered By Plume Has Your Back

Ryan Johnson — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:44:30 +0000

At Astrea, we recently launched out newest exciting product and adaptive WiFi tool, Astrea Juice powered by Plume. Astrea Juice has tons of features to take away the complexity of home technology and keep you connected all at your fingertips through an easy-to-use app. In this post, we’re going to break down some of the ways Astrea Juice has your back. AI Security Astrea Juice watches out for suspicious activity that could be lurking on your network. By constantly monitoring your network for threats, Astrea Juice can help detect the bad stuff like malware, ransomware, crypto mining, or phishing …
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Avoiding Phishing Attacks

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:45:55 +0000

With the increase of online work and leisure time spent in front of screens, your cyber security may be at increased risk too. With that comes an increase in one of the most common security threats; phishing. It is now very important to take the time to learn and understand what phishing is and how to protect yourself from falling victim to these types of attacks. Here are some tips to keep you safe from cyber thieves. What is Phishing Fraudulent practice of sending emails pretending and sometimes appearing to be from a reputable company in order to convince individuals …
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Tips to Increase Your Home Network Security

Taylor Lefebvre — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:33:14 +0000

With increased screen time very likely due to new remote working or remote schooling needs, your cyber security may be at increased risk too. It is now very important to take proactive security measures to ensure your home network stays safe and protected from people who may want to steal your information. Here are 5 ways to keep your network secure and safe from cyber theives.

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