As many Americans continue to work, attend virtual school and spend the majority of their free time at home, access to fast, reliable internet has never been more important. While a slow at-home connection used to be frustrating, now it can mean the difference between...
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The ultimate home learning setup
Just as the world has been asked to adjust to the New Normal, schools were forced to adapt to distance learning or blended learning environments. No matter if it’s a household with young learners or college students, people are having to get creative when it comes to...
Landlines for seniors: How home phone service offers reliability, safety and ease of use
Though the use of landlines has dropped significantly, home phone service is still useful for many people, including senior citizens. While more seniors are using smartphones, and many have used cellphones, landlines offer unique reliability, safety features, and ease...
Why small businesses need fiber internet
Does your small business need fiber internet? Are you experiencing slow download or upload speeds? Does the internet cut out during important tasks or meetings? Does your team have downtime because the internet isn’t working? If your business relies on the internet, a...
6 smart gardening tools that bring plants and technology together
Whether you have a green or a black thumb, smart technology can help you achieve the garden of your dreams and help you grow fresh produce year-round. Whether you have a small indoor garden or want to enhance a big outdoor vegetable patch, smart gardening tools from...
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...
Internet for gaming: what you need to know
As gaming technology continues to emerge and evolve, efficient internet connection is more important than ever. Options such as CenturyLink fiber internet can help provide you with a fast, reliable connection to improve latency in gaming, as well as facilitate quicker...
The rise of mindful digital wallpaper themes
In an increasingly virtual world, digital wallpaper themes are emerging as a way to personalize our digital spaces. We are living in an age of unprecedented digital connectivity. The rise of high-speed internet opportunities, like fiber internet from CenturyLink, in...
Where to stream the college basketball tournament in 2021
Basketball is back in 2021, after the NCAA® college basketball tournament was canceled last year for the first time in over 80 years. With new seeding and the tournament taking place in just one location this year, things might look a bit different than in the past....
How to create a smart apartment
You’re likely already familiar with the term “smart home.” Smart home technology is usually marketed to homeowners specifically to help busy families save time during the day or to offer extra layers of protection homes. But what about apartment dwellers? If you...
Livestreams and virtual concerts
If you love live music, the best way to see a show these days is to livestream it. In 2020, we saw a rise in artists live streaming concerts, including Dua Lipa, BLACKPINK, BTS, and many other artists. With many people choosing to shelter at home, virtual concerts...
How to set up parental controls on your CenturyLink modem
As a parent, you likely have (justified) concerns about the internet. Depending on their age, your child may use the internet for education, social interaction, and entertainment. But how can you help protect them from the shadier side of the internet? And, how can...