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Jennifer Fossenbell

Be aware of AI-enhanced phishing scams

Be aware of AI-enhanced phishing scams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are helping people in every field and walk of life to improve their writing. In addition to making suggestions on content and tone, AI also helps us to avoid spelling or grammatical errors and inappropriate language. Unfortunately,...

Don’t block WiFi signal: Watch out for these materials

Don’t block WiFi signal: Watch out for these materials

WiFi is a wireless technology that gives us the most convenient way to connect to the internet. What “wireless” actually means is that it uses radio waves to transmit data to devices. Those radio waves can be affected by various factors, such as distance from your...

How to create digital life balance

How to create digital life balance

No one can argue with the daily usefulness of screens and electronic gadgets. With each passing year, we have more of them and do more with them. But that means spending more hours with our hands and eyes glued to our devices. Research has shown too much screen time...

Online activities to keep kids learning (and having fun) this summer

Online activities to keep kids learning (and having fun) this summer

It may sound like an amusement park ride or a fun dance, but “the summer slide” is something a bit more serious. During summer break, many students unlearn a significant portion of what they learned during the previous school year. Studies estimate that anywhere from...

Understanding internet speed and WiFi

Understanding internet speed and WiFi

Chances are good you've spent at least a moment or two thinking about your internet speed — especially if you’ve experienced a slow or spotty connection. You may have run a speed test, or you may have no idea what your internet speed is. Either way, if you’re like a...

Celebrating historical women in STEM

Celebrating historical women in STEM

March is Women’s History Month, and is observed across the globe as a “celebration of the vital role of women in history.” Each year, historians and scholars uncover more and more names and stories of historic women who deserve to be placed among the prominent figures...

Explore virtual zoo tours and wildlife cams

Explore virtual zoo tours and wildlife cams

Feeling a bit of cabin fever this winter? You’re not alone. Thankfully, the internet has you covered. There’s a wealth of amazing experiences at your fingertips, and all you need is a good internet connection to enjoy them. Go on virtual tours of one of our country’s...

What is World Television Day?

What is World Television Day?

In 1996, the United Nations designated November 21 as World Television Day, marking the date of the first-ever World Television Forum. The United Nations, headquartered in New York City, is an international organization with 193 member countries that work together on...

Share family photos online for the holidays

Share family photos online for the holidays

It’s true — 2020 has been a year unlike any other. With the holiday season coming up, we’re all eager to spend time with loved ones, but for many people, family traditions will be different this year. If it’s not possible for your nearest and dearest to gather in...

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What is a smart TV and how does it work?

What makes a smart TV smart? Integrated internet, of course! A smart TV, also called a connected TV or CTV, is a television with interactive, web-enabled features. A smart TV combines the powerful computer system of a mobile device with the large-format screen of a...