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Tips for a secure video conference

Tips for a secure video conference

From personal chats with family to healthcare visits to business meetings, video conferencing tools are helping people get through daily life. Though this way of communicating has made day-to-day life more convenient, the sharing of business-confidential...

How to determine bandwidth needs for your small business

How to determine bandwidth needs for your small business

For small businesses, a fast and reliable internet connection is crucial. Slow internet makes getting work done even harder. It can decrease productivity and ruin videoconferences. It can bog down cloud applications and prevent speedy customer service. And it might...

Online gaming safety: Tips to prevent cyberbullying and more

Online gaming safety: Tips to prevent cyberbullying and more

Over the past several decades, online gaming has evolved into one of the most popular entertainment industries in the world. However, with many advancements and improvements also comes new dangers. Online gaming now often includes multiplayer options that involve...

Understanding P2P payments for business owners

Understanding P2P payments for business owners

For the modern consumer out dining with friends, the task of splitting the bill can seem like a headache, especially if cash is not available. However, with the rise of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services like Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle, consumers can enjoy the...

Do I need a VPN for my small business?

Do I need a VPN for my small business?

Virtual private networks, more commonly known as VPNs, have become an important tool for cybersecurity over the last few years. Thanks to the pandemic and the increase in remote work, VPN usage is up all over the world.  As a small business owner, you might be...

Top questions and answers on fiber internet

Top questions and answers on fiber internet

While searching for an internet provider, you may have come across the term fiber internet and wondered what it is and how it is different from other internet options. Fiber internet is the fastest residential internet technology widely available in the market. It...

How to protect electronics from lightning

How to protect electronics from lightning

The onset of a thunderstorm can be cause for concern in your household, especially if you have young children or pets who are afraid of storms. However, storms also bring the dangerous possibility of lightning striking your home, which can cause damage to your...

Why am I getting so many spam calls?

Why am I getting so many spam calls?

Spam calls invade our lives constantly, and they are on the rise. According to a recent USA Today article, January 2021 averaged 129.5 million spam calls per day, an increase of 3.7% compared to December. You may not have noticed, but robocalls declined significantly...

Your checklist for moving to a new home

Your checklist for moving to a new home

Packing and moving boxes are only a few parts of the moving process. While moving to a new home can be stressful, keeping track of everything you’ll need to do in the months leading up to your move will make the experience easier. Save or print out this moving...

Ideas for your outdoor movie night

Ideas for your outdoor movie night

Finding family-friendly activities for summer nights doesn’t need to be difficult – watching a movie under the stars can be a cost-effective pastime for the entire season. An outdoor movie night is more convenient than going to the movie theater and more exciting than...

Videoconferencing etiquette 101

Videoconferencing etiquette 101

Videoconferencing is an important tool in keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive. As remote work continues to be vital part of the modern workplace, understanding videoconferencing etiquette remains necessary for success. Videoconferencing in the modern...

Father’s Day tech gifts

Father’s Day tech gifts

Are you looking for a great gift to give Dad on Father’s Day? Consider gifting some of the latest tech. If your dad is a tech nerd, these Father’s Day tech gifts are right up his alley. Help him up his smart home game with doorbell cameras who tell him who is at the...