We live in an age where we are constantly surrounded by information, thanks to the phone screens at our fingertips. Instead of gathering around the television for the evening news, we can look up anything, anytime. In fact, around 71% of Americans get at least some of...
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How to talk to your parents about senior scams
Have your parents ever told you about a “weird” phone call or email they received? Maybe they mentioned that the IRS called them about paying their taxes. Or maybe they got a call saying they won the lottery! Of course, you know that these are scams, but your parents...
How to spot a catfish scam
Nearly half of single Americans on dating apps have lied on their dating profile. Maybe you’ve added a few inches to your height or used a picture from your prime, 10 years ago. These little white lies may feel relatively harmless. However, there are scammers on...
Internet privacy: How to keep kids safe online
We all know the internet can be a scary place. But while most adults know how to stay safe while browsing, kids don’t know about all the dangers hiding behind the click of a button. According to Safeatlast.co, 70% of kids encounter sexual or violent content online...
How to stream music and the internet speed you’ll need to do it
The days of CD players and cassette tapes are over—although it seems vinyl is making a comeback. Now, most people stream their favorite tunes directly from the internet. On average, Americans stream about 75 minutes of music a day. Whether you use music to wind down,...
How to transfer data between a cellphone and laptop
Whether your phone is on its last leg or you’re looking to upgrade to the latest device, experts recommend you replace your mobile phone every two to three years. But what happens once you get a new phone and need to transfer your data? Luckily, transferring data to a...
Staying safe and avoiding scams on dating apps
In 2021, over 300 million people worldwide used dating apps to find love and connection, with about 20 million paying for premium features. Sadly, 24,000 Americans fell victim to a romance scam that year, losing a total of 1 billion dollars collectively to scammers....
How to troubleshoot a CenturyLink outage
In a recent report by Climate Central, it was shown that power outages in the past 10 years have increased by 64% compared with the previous decade. From 2000 to 2021, 83% of reported power outages were caused by a weather-related event. These ranged from wildfires to...
How to create the ultimate smart kitchen
While it may seem like the days of nightly homecooked meals are gone, that doesn’t have to be the case. No matter how busy you are with work, school, and parenting, a smart kitchen could be the answer to your problems. After all, why stop at a smart home office? You...
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
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...
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...