Found this site many years ago when it was gardenweb, & I can't recall how or why!! I concur with everything said above. I think my family secretly chuckles when I mention something I've learned, etc. from you all, but they have also come to realize there is much wisdom & credibility from you lovely people. My 19 year old GD saw my printed version about Trader Joe's finds & was showing it to her mom!! I need to learn how to post pics....gardening, kitty, etc.!! Oh, and we will have a new grandson in December!!! Our family dealt with heartbreaking situation 3 years ago that continues to be up & down, but looking forward to this new grandchild is helping a lot!! Haven't felt I could share the particulars of our situation here, but it has been a doozy & I do take great comfort reading about how others are dealing with hard things & the strength shown by so many. I am kind of an introvert but feel like I could be in a room with you all & feel very comfortable!!

Absolutely! I understand this edge server overload situation is causing significant challenges. Slow internet speeds and server crashes can be incredibly frustrating for everyone involved. Let's brainstorm solutions together! Firstly, thanks for outlining the current situation regarding the edge servers and the impact it's having. Upgrading server capacity, improving load balancing, and optimizing traffic flow are all excellent initial steps. Cloud-based edge computing is definitely worth exploring. It offers scalability and efficiency, potentially solving overload issues altogether. Here are some additional thoughts: User feedback: Can we gather more specific data from user experiences? This might help pinpoint peak usage times or specific applications causing strain. Prioritization: If upgrading isn't immediate, can we prioritize critical applications to ensure their smooth operation? Communication: Keeping users informed about the situation and the steps being taken to address it can go a long way in building trust and patience. Past experiences: It would be helpful to hear from anyone who's faced similar challenges. Perhaps they have solutions or workarounds that could be valuable. Moving forward: Let's use this meeting as a platform to share ideas and collaborate on the best course of action. By working together, we can find a solution that optimizes our network infrastructure and ensures a smooth user experience for everyone. Thanks for bringing this critical issue to the table! I'm confident that with open communication and collaboration, we can find a solution that benefits everyone. My website

Sephia I wanted something that reminded me of being on vacation. Even the small hotels seem to have those mirrors. I really hate this keyboard can't do punctuation . Deletes everything I type when I space grrrr. I was going to do a sage green except the colors lookedlooked so depressing

A few updates: I took the cable modem back to Spectrum, and they said, "did you activate it"; my answer was "no", so I have brought it back home, but haven't activated it yet (the old one seems to work fine). BUT another problem cropped up - my Wi-Fi started acting "flakey". Many of my Wi-Fi-connected devices quit working, including two thermostats and a BlueSound Wi-Fi-connected powered speaker connected to my NAD home audio system. I took to heart the suggestions of many of the people here and elsewhere that my router was too old, and I should get a new one. I purchased a recommended tp-link AX3000 and set it up. Of course, all my Wi-Fi-connected devices had to have their connectivity changed to the new router and password. They all now work fine, except for the speaker, which I can't get to connect. I have a ticket in to BlueSound on that device so I'm hoping for success (they are famously slow to respond). It does work when wired, but I have no Ethernet cable near where I want to place it. One problem with BluSound is their setup procedure. It's only done through a mobile device, in my case, an iPhone. The first step is to go to "settings/WiFi" on the iPhone and look for the desired device. Under settings there is "Wi-Fi" and "Networks". All my Wi-Fi devices show up under Networks, including two printers, my thermostats, etc. But, frequently, not the speaker. And the router shows up under Wi-Fi, not Networks. To Denis, what happens if you connect a wired network device directly to the modem and not go through the router?