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Videoconferencing etiquette 101

Videoconferencing etiquette 101

Videoconferencing is an important tool in keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive. As remote work continues to be vital part of the modern workplace, understanding videoconferencing etiquette remains necessary for success. Videoconferencing in the modern...

Choosing a small business phone system

Choosing a small business phone system

The small business phone line is far from dead. Even in the age of email, chatbots, and social media, the phone remains the preferred method for consumers when they need to contact a small business. In fact, about 60% of consumers prefer using the phone to other...

Father’s Day tech gifts

Father’s Day tech gifts

Are you looking for a great gift to give Dad on Father’s Day? Consider gifting some of the latest tech. If your dad is a tech nerd, these Father’s Day tech gifts are right up his alley. Help him up his smart home game with doorbell cameras who tell him who is at the...

Online privacy best practices

Online privacy best practices

In many ways, technology makes life easier for us. We pay bills online, connect quickly with friends on social media and rely on navigation apps to provide us with directions. However, living in the digital era is not without its downsides. In the past decade, there...

How slow internet affects small business

How slow internet affects small business

Many small businesses run these days thanks to the internet. It powers many daily tasks, including email, online ordering, and customer service. It even helps you reach new customers by providing a platform for digital marketing. Your business may also rely on the...

The best travel apps

The best travel apps

If it’s time to get away for a few days, you can use an app (or two) to book your next vacation. The best travel apps make it easy to book flights, lodging, transportation, and more. Some can even help you keep track of your itinerary and budget so you can keep your...

5G: A no-nonsense guide for multifamily owners and developers

5G: A no-nonsense guide for multifamily owners and developers

The long-awaited arrival of 5G technology is here. Increasingly, the devices in our pockets can use 5G networks. But while telecom companies have been powering the 5G rollout on city streets, inside buildings — where we live, work and spend most of our time —...

3 steps to enhance your digital presence

3 steps to enhance your digital presence

Want to grow your small business? It’s time to get online. In today’s digital age, small and medium-sized business owners need to take advantage of digital real estate to be successful. The internet offers numerous solutions for small business owners, from...

Online farmers markets: Buy from farmers online

Online farmers markets: Buy from farmers online

  You might have heard about online grocery shopping, which allows you to shop from the comfort of your home and offers convenient delivery right to your door. An online farmers market works the same way, connecting you to fresh and local produce, meats, and...

Smart pet technology: gadgets for dogs and cats

Smart pet technology: gadgets for dogs and cats

From automating lawn sprinklers to customizing lighting, smart technology can improve our lives. You may already have a smart assistant or use smart speakers, but smart technology isn’t just for humans. Smart pet technology can help our furry friends too—and help us...

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...

A guide to comparing internet speeds

A guide to comparing internet speeds

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet speed, starting service at a new home, or are reconsidering your bandwidth needs for remote work, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself a bit confused while comparing internet speeds. We’ve got you covered with an...