Video games have come a long way since the Magnavox Odyssey console was released in 1972. From different at-home consoles to various video games, gaming trends have given people more ways to play than ever before. Social media games and eSports were some of the...
Among 2021’s top technology trends, we saw improvements with 5G and fiber optic internet networks. Businesses incorporated artificial intelligence in their work operations and customer experiences. Health and safety initiatives around the world used the Internet of...
Cold weather can have adverse effects on the way your phone, tablet and laptop perform. The cold air can lead to condensation appearing on your laptop, which can cause water damage to the screen and internal parts. Cold temperatures reduce your laptop battery’s life,...
Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate that along with National Small Business Week in 2021, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a...
Your small business connects with your customers in three distinct stages. Before the sale, your marketing person oversees pre-sales communications: ads, emails, buying keywords, and other activities that entice people to purchase your product or service. Your sales...
Without a customer referral program, your small business is missing out on one of the most vibrant and highest ROI-producing marketing channels there is. Think of it as the 21st century version of word of mouth. The big players across virtually every industry have...
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and finding the perfect gift for your loved one can be hard. You may be searching for the perfect gift that’s unique, but you’re not sure where to start. While traditional Valentine’s Day gifts usually include flowers, chocolates...
New Year, New Devices. As you’re unwrapping and setting up the best tech gifts from the holidays, securing your new IoT devices may be the best gift of all. IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to all the smart devices you may find in your home, like smart...
Is it time to rethink your business model? At a high level, your business model describes the type of business you operate. It includes how and where it’s operated, your target customer base and how you generate revenue. It also describes how your organization brings...
Identity theft happens when someone steals and uses your personal information. It doesn’t always look the same and scammers can have various intentions for using your information. It may range from opening fraudulent bank accounts in your name. Or it could mean using...
You may have heard of incognito mode or private browsing but not understood what the option is or know how to use it. If you ever use public computers at a library or school to log into your private accounts or share a computer at home or work, you should consider...
Scams can happen to anyone, and scammers use a variety of different mediums. Many scams happen online, through email, or through social media. Some come from a phone call or text message. Scammers will try anything to trick you into sending them money or personal...
