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What is a smart fridge?

What is a smart fridge?

You’ve just pulled into the grocery store parking lot. You reach into your bag for the grocery list… and it’s not there. You forgot it at home, again. We’ve all been there, stuck trying to remember what we even needed from the store. Once again, smart technology is...

Best smart gadgets for college students

Best smart gadgets for college students

On average, college students spend around 15 hours a week in class, plus another 10 hours studying for those classes. Don’t forget sports, clubs, group projects, and talking to professors and mentors outside of class. In other words, college is a full-time job. It can...

A guide to first phone plans for college students

A guide to first phone plans for college students

So you’re off to college and on your own for the first time. You get to jump into the world of adulting—scheduling your own doctors’ appointments, learning the difference between detergent and fabric softener, and choosing your first phone plan. While this can be...

How to leave family sharing as a college student

How to leave family sharing as a college student

No arguments here that Apple’s family sharing is a convenient feature for sharing purchases and subscriptions. However, there are a few reasons why you might want to leave a shared account. If you’re moving to a new country and need to change your device’s country...

How to get a second internet line

How to get a second internet line

In 2023, 94% of Americans had access to the internet. Forty-six percent of teenagers use the internet constantly or many times each day. Yet only 30% of American households have access to internet speeds of 100 Mbps or faster. The Norman family is no exception. Sarah...

Best apps for college students

Best apps for college students

Between internships, labs, group projects, and late-night study sessions, finding spare time in your college schedule is rare. Being a new adult can be intimidating. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help you maximize your time, budget, and study habits. Start the...

How to clean a TV screen

How to clean a TV screen

Tired of watching your favorite shows and movies through a haze of dust and smudged fingerprints? It might be time to do something about it. But there’s more to cleaning a TV screen than meets the eye. You don’t want to waste money on cleaning products that won’t work...

How to create digital life balance

How to create digital life balance

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...

How to reboot your CenturyLink router

How to reboot your CenturyLink router

In this short video, you'll learn four ways to reboot your router, including how to reboot using the CenturyLink companion app. For more information, visit our Customer Support Center. 

5 things you can schedule on a smart device

5 things you can schedule on a smart device

We all know time is a precious commodity. According to survey data, 57% of smart home device users in the U.S. claim their devices save them time every day.  Just like setting up automated payments saves you the headache of remembering when your bills are due, so can...

3 companies doing sustainability right

3 companies doing sustainability right

In a world drastically impacted by the effects of climate change, sustainability has become an important part of daily life. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., 72% of respondents reported buying more environmentally friendly fashion products than they did...

Top 5 sustainable technology solutions

Top 5 sustainable technology solutions

In the early 2000s, online carbon footprint calculators allowed you to enter details about your home and transportation, and voila! Your carbon footprint was revealed, with simple steps you could take to reduce it. We’ve come a long way with new sustainable...