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How to connect devices to CenturyLink WiFi

How to connect devices to CenturyLink WiFi

Reconnecting to your WiFi network every time you come home or go to work can waste your time and cause frustration. Many of your devices may already automatically connect whenever you’re in range of a known WiFi network, but sometimes auto-join needs to be manually...

How to protect yourself from identity theft

How to protect yourself from identity theft

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...

How to stream live news

How to stream live news

If you’re considering cutting the cord, don’t let your favorite news programming hold you back. Streaming services like Hulu and DirecTV Stream allow you to stream entertainment, sports, and other video content over the internet without cable. Many of these services...

Keep a clean screen: Tips for monitors and more

Keep a clean screen: Tips for monitors and more

Our monitors and machines get a lot of use, and with use comes dust, dirt and grime. Cleaning your monitor, TV, keyboard, mouse, and other equipment is just as important as keeping your computer software up-to-date and virus-free. Not only can the buildup of dust and...

What’s the best live TV streaming service in 2021?

What’s the best live TV streaming service in 2021?

These days, many people have already cut the cable cord and are streaming TV. But for those that haven’t, it’s usually because they don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV shows, games, and news. Fortunately, there are streaming services with options so you...

How to extend your WiFi to the back yard

How to extend your WiFi to the back yard

Now that summer is in full swing and the days are long and warm, it’s time to spend more time outside. Whether you’re looking to create a back yard home office as you work remotely, want to stream an outdoor movie night with your friends, or tend your vegetable patch...

Your checklist for moving to a new home

Your checklist for moving to a new home

Packing and moving boxes are only a few parts of the moving process. While moving to a new home can be stressful, keeping track of everything you’ll need to do in the months leading up to your move will make the experience easier. Save or print out this moving...

How to set up parental controls on your CenturyLink modem

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...

How to secure your home WiFi network and router

How to secure your home WiFi network and router

Entire households now rely on wireless internet—from smartphones and laptops to smart home devices and gaming systems. WiFi offers incredible convenience, dependability, and flexibility for everyday work and play. But it can also expose you to the ever-increasing...

How to increase phone storage and free up space on PCs

How to increase phone storage and free up space on PCs

Whether this blog article finds you on National Clean Out Your Computer Day, or your New Year’s resolution is to declutter, you’ve likely already encountered a “full storage” message on one or many of your smart devices. As we download more content and stream our...

How to cut down electric bills and heat costs this winter

How to cut down electric bills and heat costs this winter

The cold fall and winter months call for layering your favorite sweaters and sitting in front of a fireplace. Naturally, these colder months require us to spend more time indoors, and we depend heavily on our heating systems to keep us cozy throughout the season....