Basic Information about the new 5G Internet Network

Basic Information about the new 5G Internet Network will start with this question.

What is 5G?

Simply put, 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. With download speeds up to 10 times faster than its predecessor, 5G will reinvent how we use the internet and bring us to a new phase of technological advancement with never-before-seen innovations and applications.

To experience the power of 5G, you need a 5G phone or 5G router.

Frequently asked questions about 5G Network

Q. What is 5G?

A. 5G stands for the fifth generation of mobile communications.

This next generation promises users faster internet speeds, while increasing network efficiency and improving the flexibility of wireless services.

Q. How does 5G work?

A. 5G works on the same mobile network principles as the 4G LTE network. However, 5G users will get an upgraded experience on the 4G network with more flexibility, scalability, and connectivity.

Q. Will a 5G phone work where 5G service is limited or unavailable?

A. Yes, they will. The 5G phones currently on the market will automatically access the lesser 4G LTE and below networks available in non-5G zones.

Q. Does 5G need fibre optic?

A. Yes, it does. With 5G, users will be able to access the internet using wireless transmitters that are connected to fibre optic cables.

Fibre enables users to enjoy the full benefits of 5G including reliability, speed, and security.

Q. What is the speed of 5G?

A. Unlike 4G which is capable of reaching speed levels of 100 megabits per second (Mbps), 5G is capable of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). Which is 100 times the maximum speed of the present 4G technology.

Q. Why is 5G Different Than 4G?

A. 5G brings faster download speeds that already rivals and surpasses the present wired connections like cable or fibre.

With 5G, you get several times the capabilities of 4G like:

Faster Speeds – Due to the high-band wave spectrum of 5G, expect to see download speeds that will surpass the current capabilities of your current home internet.

Less Lagging – 5G removes lagging and buffering, which helps give users real-time experience.

Improved Functionality- 5G creates better connections and increases the ability of users to power more apps, sites, and have a better experience for technologies like augmented and virtual reality.

Innovation Beyond Imagination- Expect everything from gaming and streaming functions to self-driving cars and virtual surgeries that can take place from halfway across the world to be better and accessible using 5G

Q. Do I Need a New Phone for 5G?

A. Unless your phone is 5G-enabled, you’ll need a new phone to access the 5G network. There are, however, a growing number of devices available from brands such as Apple, Samsung, LG, OnePlus, etc.

Q. My home wi-fi router has 5G in its name, do I already have 5G at home?

A. No, you don’t. The 5G label on a home Wi-Fi router indicates that it operates in the 5GHz (gigahertz) spectrum band. Wi-Fi technology is different from that of 5G.

Q. What can I do with 5G in my home?

Improved Home Security

Whether your home security system uses one or multiple cameras, you’ll see a major improvement with the crystal-clear quality 5G offers. You can clearly tell what is going on in and around your home and can use smart motion sensors to identify anyone around your house in real time to notify the authorities against any potential threat.

Smart Lighting

Think of how easy it’ll be for you if your home knew what time of the day it was and adjusted the lights accordingly. Or imagine a lightbulb connected to your wi-fi that can be controlled by your voice or phone. These, and more, are what 5G offers.

Smarter Entertainment

Talking about the smart life, a smart home technology will give you the power to control devices, equipment, and everything from the TV to the sound system with just your voice.

Better Irrigation Systems

Most home sprinkler systems operate using the schedule you set and will do the job even if rain is falling outside, but not a smart 5G-connected sprinkler system. It can use the current weather conditions to operate and with sensors, it can adjust the ground’s moisture level without you having to lift a finger.

Smarter Thermostats

5G can enable thermostats to self-regulate based on the temperature outside and the number of people in the home. It also keeps track of the homeowner’s going and coming to adjust the home temperature accordingly for both your comfort and to saving energy.

Smart Appliances

Like humans, there are many home appliances that have been waiting for 5G connectivity. With 5G, your appliances can all work together without you having to lift a finger. For example, you can have a coffee maker that starts to brew a cup of coffee as soon as you walk in the kitchen or an oven that starts to preheat for dinner when you get home from work.

Smart Blinds

With 5G, your blinds can adjust themselves to maintain the same level of brightness in the room throughout the day.

Game Better

You can say goodbye to screaming in frustration when you experience lagging and buffering anytime you game. Thanks to 5G, your home’s bandwidth is enhanced to enable your network handle multiple data-heavy games easily.

Improved Work from Home Conditions

If you’re someone who works remotely, chances are you’ve had to use a VPN to maintain a secure connection in order to download/upload huge network-straining files. However, because 5G increases network capacity, you can now work remotely easily without disruption.

5G Enabled Cleaning Robots

To make the ever-growing Internet of Things to work, a powerful and consistent network is needed and that’s where 5G shines through. With a 5G-enabled home, you can use products like iRobot bundles, where one robot vacuums while the other one mops simultaneously, to keep your home clean. Products like these depend on quality networks and that’s why 5G is perfect for homes.

Q. Will 5G be better than fibre?

A. 5G network has many benefits with superfast speeds on of its main features. 5G and fibre optic networks will work hand-in-hand to offer users a cohesive internet experience.

Q. Will 5G make Wi-Fi obsolete?

A. 5G and Wi-Fi will continue to co-exist, with both networks complementing each other for the foreseeable future

Q. What are the benefits of 5G?

A. 5G will allow connection to a wide variety of devices for both personal and business use. The 5G network also provides enhanced performance, increased capacity, and network efficiency in every industry.

Q. What is a private 5G network?

A. A private 5G network or next-gen Local Area Network (LAN), offers a dedicated network for unified connectivity, better services, and a more secure communication.

Q. Which industries will benefit most from the 5G network?

A. Every day, the benefits of 5G in different industries are being realised. As the network capabilities improve, more innovative methods of using 5G to advance each sector will also be discovered.

Q. Will 5G play an important role in the internet of things (IOT)?

A. Yes, it will. The advancements in both internet and technology will drastically improve various sectors of industries with 5G.

Q. How will 5G re-shape business in the future?

A. 5G will revolutionize remote working, boost rural economies, increase the use of AR and VR in business, and improve overall retail experience and Internet of Things (IoT)

Q. Did 5G Spread the Coronavirus?

A. The answer is NO. Though there has been a misinformation connecting the COVID-19 pandemic to the expansion of 5G networks, it is false. And noted scientific and legitimate statements will back up this fact. 5G had no involvement in the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Q. Is 5G safe?

A. Yes, it is. The wavelength 5G operates on is non-ionized radiation and so doesn’t produce enough energy to damage body cells.

How to do an lmage Search on Google ( Mobile)

The Google search engine on your mobile  phone is a portable version but still has all the necessary  features to enable you to perform a good search.

Of course you can still access the desktop version of google search on your mobile phone.However, you may have to do a lot of panning and zooming depending on your screen size.

This article briefly describes how you can do image search using google search mobile.

There are 2 ways you can access google image search. You can either go to google.com then click, images  at the top of your screen. Or, just directly go to images.google.com. Even if you entered image.google.com, Google will still take you to image search.

In the image search bar you can type the title of the picture you want to search for.

Google search engine is very smart. For instance you can go beyond just searching for a type of picture. You can type both the title of the picture and the file type and click search. Let say you want to search for pictures of sand, in addition you also want the file type to be png. Then just type sand png in the search bar and images of different types of sand with file type png will be returned.

You can still go a step further and type; sand png 1280 x 720px in the search bar. The search engine will return different sand images of file type png and size 1280 × 720 pixels.

When you click on an image result, you will be given the option to visit the website that has the picture. If you click and hold the picture, you will be given the option to download the image.

Google has other tools that can help refine your image search. Just take a good look at all the options available. Picking the settings icon at the top left just before the picture results will give you the option of searching only pictures with creative common license. That is, pictures you can reuse without having copyright issues.

Also note that once you perform an image search, other search categories such as videos, maps, books, etc become available.

There is so much more you can do with google image search and indeed google search engine as a whole. I have written this short article to give insight. Feel free to explore google search and get the search you want.

Your Internet Safety Tips

Browsing the internet is fun. But it can also be a source of nightmares. Below are things you should be very careful of when online;

  1. Be very careful how you publish your personal information. Be very private with your location, email address, phone number, date of birth etc. Make sure websites that ask for personal information are trusted ones that won’t misuse the information to bring you harm.
  2.  Be careful of images & videos you post. Make sure you examine and censor them before uploading online. Note that once online these things are very hard to delete.
  3. Make sure messages you post online don’t contain abusive, defamatory, hate speech and the likes. It can get you into serious trouble.
  4. If you are a blogger, be careful what you publish. Your integrity is staked on this. Always research, verify information or article before you publish online. You can be held liable for misinformation.
  5. If you make a friend online and want to meet the person physically, be security wise. It is advisable you do not go alone. 
  6. Avoid adverts that are too good to be true. Hackers use this trick to get private information such as passwords from victims.

How to Respond to Cyberbullying

What is Cyberbullying 

First of all I will start by defining Cyber Bullying. Cyber Bullying is when someone sends abusive or insultive words or messages to you by electronic means. For instance, someone can send threats or  insultive words to your phone through your social media accounts such as facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Text message, Anonymous or non anonymous phone call and so on. Anyone can be cyberbullied, however this phenomenon is usually common among popular figures, such as sports men and women, politicians, religious figures and so on.

How to respond to Cyberbullying. 

The best way to respond to Cyberbullying is to block the person on the online platform which he/she uses to send those messages. For example if you are being bullied through a phone call you can block the  person’s number or numbers. This will prevent further calls or text messages from that person. Similarly, on online social networks such as Twitter and Facebook you can block any person from sending messages to you. The process is easy. All social networking sites have instructions on how to block and unblock accounts of people from sending messages to you.

If the Cyberbullying is done anonymously, or the person uses fake accounts to send messages, take a step further by reporting the situation to the administrators of the online plateform.

About Cookies

HTML cookies are some kind of data that is stored on your computer/ phone through your web browser while browsing. Cookies stores information such as your browsing history, and other kind of information which make you have a good browsing experience.

One good thing about cookies is that it can help you to quickly fill form online on a website using information you have previously entered in another website.

Some people don’t like cookies because it records their browsing history or make some other people log on to a website they have previously visited on their computer because it auto filled the login details for them.

You can control how cookies work or even disable it completely. However disabling cookies isn’t recommended. Some websites may not even work at all if cookies is not enabled.

To control how HTML cookies work, visit the help page of your browser.

How to control Cookies in Google Chrome

Click the 3 dots icon at the top right of the browser window.

Select Settings.

Scroll down to the bottom and click, site settings, in the advanced section.

Then click Cookies, there you will be given options to control how cookies should work for you.