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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sadly, cyberbullying is nothing new. Kids growing up in any generation have always dealt with bullies, but kids growing up in the cyber age deal with cyberbullying too. Prolonged or severe bullying at any age can lead to mental health issues such as depression,...
Cyberbullying is a digital form of verbal and social bullying, in which (in most cases) a teen or child harasses, shames, or abuses another online, who is often a classmate or peer. First and foremost, it’s important to understand cyberbullying and how to prevent it...
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...
