Harry Guinness

About the author

Harry Guinness is an Irish freelance writer and photographer. He spends his time either at home in Ireland, in the French Alps skiing, or avoiding everything in Parts Unknown. His writings have been published in The New York Times, Popular Science, Lifehacker, and dozens of other places.

Why Livestreamers and Videographers Need Fiber’s Upload Speeds

Fiber internet is all about symmetrical speed. This means it offers not only the fastest download speeds but also the fastest upload speeds. If you’re a livestreamer, YouTube creator or videographer, or you send large files for any reason, fiber’s symmetrical upload speeds can literally be life changing. Let

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How Does Choosing Fiber Internet Benefit the Environment?

Is fiber green technology? Absolutely. Not only does fiber offer consumers the fastest possible internet speeds, but it’s also better for the environment than most copper broadband. It uses more sustainable materials, has a smaller carbon footprint and reduces waste and pollution. Given that the internet currently accounts for

Exploring the Metaverse Without a Headset

The “metaverse” is a popular buzzword right now, but the "Ready Player One"-like futuristic sci-fi vision of popping on a headset and entering a wild new virtual world just doesn’t match the reality. Even with Facebook rebranding as Meta and Microsoft acquiring video game–maker Activision Blizzard to “get a

4 Ways Fiber Helps You Win in “Fortnite”

Updated on May 16, 2023 With millions of players across games consoles, computers and smartphones, plus a professional league with huge prize purses, "Fortnite" is undoubtedly one of the most popular and important online multiplayer games in the world. Its cultural impact is so big, artists like Marshmello, Travis

What That Tiny Difference in Lag Means to Your Gaming

Lag—it’s the curse of any gamer with a bad internet connection. Whether you’re trying to take down an opponent, dodge a bullet or just time a turn on a racing track perfectly, it can be a problem. Let’s have a look at what’s really going on—and what you can

5 Super Fun Nonviolent Video Games

Violence is a big part of many video games, from shooters like "Call of Duty" and "Halo" to RPGs and adventure games like "Elden Ring" and "Horizon Zero Dawn." And while these games can be lots of fun, sometimes you want to step back and play something a little

Great Roguelike Games To Play Right Now

"Rogue" was one of the most important games of the 1980s. Its progressively generated dungeons, permanent death and loose fantasy plot inspired generations of spiritual successors. If you’re looking for a fun throwback adventure exploring dungeons and fighting monsters, these are the roguelike (and roguelite) games for you.What makes

Choosing the Best Video Games To Livestream

If you’ve ever considered playing video games live on Twitch or YouTube Gaming, you’ve probably wondered which are the best games to stream. There are a couple ways to approach finding the best livestreaming game for you, so let’s break it down. First, of course, you'll want to get

What’s New in Social Gaming

With 3 billion players across the globe, video gaming is definitely not an isolated pastime where gamers live in their own virtual worlds. Many gamers use the gaming platforms much like traditional social media. Called social gaming, this is where they create communities, chat with fans, socialize, trade, attend

Can 5G Keep Up With 2 Gig Internet? How To Make the Smart Choice

You see the marketing: Faster, better internet is coming! Make the move to fiber with multi-gig speeds! Forget fiber and use 5G wireless! So, how can you decide? What’s the truth? Let’s step back and have a look at what both 5G and fiber have to offer right now.