Articles By Lauren Hannula
Lauren Hannula
Managing Editor
Lauren is WhistleOut's Managing Editor. In her 14 years of digital writing and publishing experience, she's developed a passion for breaking down overly complicated topics to make them accessible to everyone. At WhistleOut, that means demystifying the tech industry, offering solutions that are easy, affordable, and help make the most of the tech you already have in your pocket. She also now knows far too many phone plans by heart.
Lauren's work has appeared in industry stalwarts such as CNET, Forbes, and Yahoo! Finance. When not perfecting her iPhone photography, Lauren spends her time marathon training, baking, and chauffeuring her dog around.
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How to Switch Phone Carriers and Keep Your Number
This guide will take you through porting your current phone number to a new carrier, answering common questions and explaining the process.
Cable vs. Fiber Internet
Cable and fiber internet are the fastest broadband internet connections available—so which internet connection is right for you? Learn the differences between fiber and cable internet speeds, availability, and cost.
Frontier vs. Xfinity: Which internet provider is best?
Xfinity and Frontier both offer standard and fiber internet connections, but Xfinity has better overall reviews, faster speeds, and more coverage. If you're torn between the two, Xfinity looks like the better deal.
iPhone SE vs. iPhone XR: Which budget iPhone is best?
How does the upgraded iPhone SE compare with Apple's other budget smartphone, the iPhone XR? We reviewed both phones' prices and features, so you'll know which is worth your money.
What Is High-Speed Internet?
Wondering whether your home internet is truly "high-speed"? We'll guide you through what defines high-speed internet, how much high-speed internet costs, and whether you need high-speed internet in your home.
Self-Installing Your Own Internet
Setting up your own internet is easier than you think. Check out our guide to self-installing your internet, and you'll be online in no time.
How to Create Strong Passwords
This is your guide to creating secure passwords, managing them, and storing them so you can ensure that all of your digital data is safe and secure.
Verizon FiOS vs. Spectrum
Spectrum and Verizon each offer customers speeds up to 940Mbps, but Verizon's fiber network isn't quite big enough to serve a nationwide audience at this time. However, both companies offer customers ultra-fast browsing speeds, regular deals, bundles which include TV and phone, free modem rentals, and so much more.
Which Password Managers are the Best?
If one account is compromised, they don't all have to be. Using a password manager means that you'll not only be able to create secure and unique passwords for every one of your online accounts, but you won't have to remember them and they'll all be safely stored in one place.
DSL vs. Cable Internet
Wondering about the differences between cable and DSL internet—and which one is right for you? We'll give you the inside info on cable vs. DSL internet speeds, availability, and cost.
