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How to transfer data between a cellphone and laptop

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

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

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

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

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...

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 read my CenturyLink bill

How to read my CenturyLink bill

In this video, we address the most common questions from our customers regarding their CenturyLink bill. Learn how to read your CenturyLink bill today!

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. 

How to cut the cable cord in 5 steps

How to cut the cable cord in 5 steps

Enjoying your favorite shows and movies has never been easier. In this short video, we'll show you 5 easy steps to cut the cable cord for good.

How to spot a phishing scam and what to do if you’re a victim

How to spot a phishing scam and what to do if you’re a victim

Phishing is the most prominent type of cyberattack used by criminals today. Phishing attacks happen more than twice as much as the next most common type of cyberattack according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report. There are many different types of phishing attacks...