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Holiday gifts for gamers

Holiday gifts for gamers

With a plethora of accessories, gaming consoles and new gaming technologies on the market, narrowing down the perfect present for your gamer may seem daunting, especially if you don’t consider yourself a gaming expert. Level up any gamer’s holiday season this year...

Tips for replacing a router

Tips for replacing a router

If you’ve noticed your internet service slowing down, your router may be to blame. Fortunately, replacing your router can be a relatively inexpensive way to improve your internet speed. Routers typically need to be upgraded every few years for optimal internet speed...

How to stream live news

How to stream live news

If you’re considering cutting the cord, don’t let your favorite news programming hold you back. Streaming services like Hulu and DirecTV Stream allow you to stream entertainment, sports, and other video content over the internet without cable. Many of these services...

How to choose between Ethernet vs. WiFi

How to choose between Ethernet vs. WiFi

Although you might think of WiFi and the internet as interchangeable terms, they provide different functions. WiFi provides a wireless connection to the internet for your mobile devices, laptop computers and smart devices. However, you can also access the internet at...

Tips for online business success

Tips for online business success

Success for an online business may look different than it does for a brick-and-mortar retail store. That’s because the business model is fundamentally different. There are some major benefits to starting an online business. First, the upfront costs are usually much...

Celebrating women in small business: Teisha Jones

Celebrating women in small business: Teisha Jones

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...

Your guide to a small business office move

Your guide to a small business office move

Moving can be an exciting milestone for any small business owner, especially if the office move is to encourage growth. You may be moving give your employees access to better amenities or situate the business in a better location for more foot traffic. No matter the...

Overcoming cybersecurity challenges for small businesses

Overcoming cybersecurity challenges for small businesses

While you may think cybersecurity is only a concern for large companies, an estimated 40% of cyberattacks target small businesses. That's because small businesses face unique cybersecurity challenges. Because they typically have fewer and less robust cybersecurity...

How to register as a woman-owned business

How to register as a woman-owned business

Women are thriving in the small business arena. According to a 2019 study by American Express, 42 percent of all U.S. businesses are women-owned. When combined, woman-owned businesses generate over $1.9 trillion a year, or 10% of our national economy. As a female...

What’s the difference between a modem, a router, and a gateway?

What’s the difference between a modem, a router, and a gateway?

When it comes to getting online, internet service providers may use a lot of different terminologies. It can be really confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the terms, especially during troubleshooting. To make it easier to understand, let’s explore the difference...

Cable vs. DSL vs. fiber internet: which is best?

Cable vs. DSL vs. fiber internet: which is best?

A broadband connection lets you send and receive data online, post on social media, and video chat with family or colleagues. Depending on your location and service provider, internet access comes to your home through DSL, cable, or fiber optic technology....

4 common cyberattacks on small businesses

4 common cyberattacks on small businesses

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...