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How to print from a smartphone or tablet

How to print from a smartphone or tablet

The world hasn’t gone totally paperless just yet, and thanks to WiFi, you can print from your phone to a wireless printer. Whether you need to print a return shipping label, your favorite photo from Instagram, or a document for work, you can easily print from a...

Your digital decluttering checklist

Your digital decluttering checklist

Do you no longer know what all the apps on your phone are? Have you lost track of a file you needed — or worse, can’t remember which platform you even saved it on? It might be time to do some digital decluttering. As we rack up apps and files, logins and...

How to set up a WiFi router for a dorm room

How to set up a WiFi router for a dorm room

Most colleges and universities provide free internet access for their students. But on-campus WiFi isn't always reliable. Suppose you have a deadline for a research paper, or you're trying to polish up that midterm presentation when suddenly your WiFi connection...

How to use a tablet as a second monitor

How to use a tablet as a second monitor

Need to extend your desktop? A second monitor can be essential for people working or learning from home, increasing both productivity and focus. In fact, many people swear by their dual monitor setup for tasks like coding, editing photos or videos, or researching and...

How to tell if someone is using your WiFi

How to tell if someone is using your WiFi

Has your internet been running slower than usual? You might have someone “piggybacking” off your internet. When someone connects to your unsecured WiFi network without your permission, that’s considered piggybacking. Most piggybacking cases come from a neighbor who...

5 work from home tips for a full house

5 work from home tips for a full house

Not every work from home (WFH) situation looks the same. Those who live alone face different challenges from those working alongside roommates or family members. Some may have technical or environmental obstacles to overcome, not to mention personal or emotional ones....

4 tips to improve internet speed

4 tips to improve internet speed

In homes across the nation, people are telecommuting while kids of all ages are accessing the internet to learn and keep in touch with friends. At the end of the day, to wind down, we often reach for the remote and tune in to our favorite streaming shows. In many...

Tips on how to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tips on how to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has immediately changed how we work. National and state emergency declarations have sent millions of people to work at home. Some for the very first time. Families are now navigating a work scenario never imagined: working with children and spouses, under the...