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Emily Richey

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

Virtual reality is expected to become mainstream in the next 3 to 4 years. In fact, 80% of manufacturers believe it’s just a matter of time before VR hits the mainstream and becomes as common as a cellphone. Whether you already have a VR setup or are planning to...

Tech trends to look out for in 2023

Tech trends to look out for in 2023

We all know technology is evolving quickly, revolutionizing the world around us. Since the launch of the U.S. Patent Office during the Industrial Revolution, over 9 million patents have been granted to American businesses and inventors. Advances in technology can be...

Snagging the perfect out of stock Christmas gifts

Snagging the perfect out of stock Christmas gifts

For months, you’ve had the perfect Christmas gift for your partner picked out. But when you go online to order it, disaster strikes . . . The store is out of stock! But don’t panic yet, because you have a couple of options. You can frantically find something similar...

Our picks for the best tech gadgets 2022

Our picks for the best tech gadgets 2022

As we head into the new year, it’s important to look back on everything that we accomplished. Whether it’s a promotion at work, a new bundle of joy in the family, or a personal goal reached, no achievement is too big or too small to celebrate. That’s why CenturyLink...

How to troubleshoot a CenturyLink outage

How to troubleshoot a CenturyLink outage

In a recent report by Climate Central, it was shown that power outages in the past 10 years have increased by 64% compared with the previous decade. From 2000 to 2021, 83% of reported power outages were caused by a weather-related event. These ranged from wildfires to...

What is location tracking technology?

What is location tracking technology?

Location tracking allows you to find lost devices or keep track of a loved one’s location. Life360, a popular family safety app, is used by 33 million people worldwide. Are you one of them? There are plenty of reasons why you might share your location with apps or...

6 ways to automate your life

6 ways to automate your life

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average American has a whopping five hours of free time a day. But what if you could increase your daily free time? By automating certain areas of your life, you can eliminate unnecessary tasks and become your most...

What is doxing and how to prevent it

What is doxing and how to prevent it

If you’ve never been the victim of doxing, consider yourself lucky. You probably know someone who has. Twenty-one percent of Americans—over 43 million—have experienced doxing, a form of cyberbullying. While over half of doxing attacks originate from online...

What is assistive technology?

What is assistive technology?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people across the globe need one or more assistive devices. The WHO estimates that by 2030, more than two billion people will need at least one assistive device, with many older people needing two...

How can technology help students with disabilities?

How can technology help students with disabilities?

In the United States, 7.1 million students receive special education services for a variety of disabilities. Around 2.3 million (33%) of those students have a learning disability, while 19% have a speech or language impairment and 15% have other health impairments....

What is WiFi calling?

What is WiFi calling?

Your flight home was canceled. Even worse, you’re stuck in a country where you don’t have cell service. How are you going to call your friends and family back home for help? That’s where WiFi calling comes into play. With WiFi calling, you can use the internet to make...

7 best fitness products for your smart home gym

7 best fitness products for your smart home gym

With about 66% of Americans still working remotely at least part-time, staying healthy while working from home is an important concern. You can stay fit by improving your ergonomics, taking care of your eyes, and taking breaks to move around. Of course, another option...