We all know time is a precious commodity. According to survey data, 57% of smart home device users in the U.S. claim their devices save them time every day. Just like setting up automated payments saves you the headache of remembering when your bills are due, so can...
In a world drastically impacted by the effects of climate change, sustainability has become an important part of daily life. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., 72% of respondents reported buying more environmentally friendly fashion products than they did...
In the early 2000s, online carbon footprint calculators allowed you to enter details about your home and transportation, and voila! Your carbon footprint was revealed, with simple steps you could take to reduce it. We’ve come a long way with new sustainable...
In 2011, Gartner estimated that by 2020, 85% of all customer interactions would be handled without a human agent. And for the most part, they were correct. Most customer service is now handled online. As a customer, you may be curious about how the shift to online...
“Are we there yet?” This summer, the 208 million Americans taking a much-awaited summer road trip will hear that question around sixteen times… which is about sixteen times too many. Even so, a study conducted by OnePoll and Quaker State revealed that Americans choose...
In a survey conducted by Pew Research in 2000, only 14% of people over the age of 65 reported using the internet. Today, that number has jumped to 67%. This significant increase in internet usage amongst seniors shouldn’t come as a surprise. Placing online grocery...
Let’s face it, one of the most stressful parts of hosting a guest is that inevitable question. “What’s your WiFi password?” A Ponemon Institute study found 53% of people rely on their own memory for recalling passwords. Some write their WiFi password on a sticky note....
In an era where phones and computers run our lives, it’s all too easy to fall victim to a scam. Even the most technologically savvy people are fooled by ever-evolving scams. In fact, every year, one in ten adults in the US will fall victim to a scam or fraud. The...
To escape the heat this summer, many of us will be spending the majority of our time indoors, streaming videos, online shopping, gaming, and browsing the internet. A fast and secure internet connection is a household necessity. Fiber internet is the fastest...
In the past few years, you may have transformed your guest room, living room, or bedroom into what was supposed to be a temporary home office. Since then, home offices have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. According to Zippia, around 66% of US...
