Ready to make 2022 your year? You’ve probably started thinking about setting some intentions and resolutions for the new year. But sticking to your resolutions can be tricky. Around 80% of resolution-makers abandon their goals by February. So, what can you do to...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. To celebrate, the CenturyLink Small Business team sat down with Teisha Jones to talk about her experience owning Stevie's Healing Arts and Spa. As a small business owner, Teisha has overcome a lot of challenges in...
As a small business owner, you might see yourself as less susceptible to cyberattacks. After all, doesn’t it make sense for hackers to go after bigger fish? Those targets are certainly attractive, but cybercriminals are also aware that small businesses lack the...
Phishing is the most prominent type of cyberattack used by criminals today. Phishing attacks happen more than twice as much as the next most common type of cyberattack according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. There are many different types of phishing attacks...
These days, many people have already cut the cable cord and are streaming TV. But for those that haven’t, it’s usually because they don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV shows, games, and news. Fortunately, there are streaming services with options so you...
Scammers are a prolific and increasing threat in our digital world. Sometimes, they use the names of technology companies, like CenturyLink, to run scams. Using a company’s name to run a scam is known as spoofing. Scammers may spoof phone calls or emails, which is...
If you’ve connected your smartphone to the WiFi only to get a “Privacy Warning” message, you might be wondering what’s going on. Is your home WiFi network unsecure? Is it something to do with your phone? And how can you fix this situation? When Apple released iOS 14,...
Whether you have a few gadgets or an entire smart home, it’s important to learn how to secure your smart home devices. Cybersecurity experts have identified software vulnerabilities in everything from smart plugs to smart devices used in business settings. These...
If there’s one area of the house you’ve learned to avoid when you want to stream a show, play a game, or scroll on your phone, you might have a dead spot. This is an area your WiFi signal can’t reach. Fortunately, there’s a solution called a WiFi extender. These...
Now that summer is in full swing and the days are long and warm, it’s time to spend more time outside. Whether you’re looking to create a back yard home office as you work remotely, want to stream an outdoor movie night with your friends, or tend your vegetable patch...
Video games have come a long way since Pong in the 1970s. These days, gamers have a huge variety of options, including PC, console, and VR gaming. Even though advancements in gaming are fun, sometimes it’s cool to revisit the oldies but goodies. You can still play...
Ransomware attacks are making headlines in a big way. A recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline and JBS has led to shortages across the country. But these companies are not alone. Last year, the US experienced 65,000 ransomware attacks according to cybersecurity...
