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Ideas for your outdoor movie night

Ideas for your outdoor movie night

Finding family-friendly activities for summer nights doesn’t need to be difficult – watching a movie under the stars can be a cost-effective pastime for the entire season. An outdoor movie night is more convenient than going to the movie theater and more exciting than...

Father’s Day tech gifts

Father’s Day tech gifts

Are you looking for a great gift to give Dad on Father’s Day? Consider gifting some of the latest tech. If your dad is a tech nerd, these Father’s Day tech gifts are right up his alley. Help him up his smart home game with doorbell cameras who tell him who is at the...

Online privacy best practices

Online privacy best practices

In many ways, technology makes life easier for us. We pay bills online, connect quickly with friends on social media and rely on navigation apps to provide us with directions. However, living in the digital era is not without its downsides. In the past decade, there...

The best travel apps

The best travel apps

If it’s time to get away for a few days, you can use an app (or two) to book your next vacation. The best travel apps make it easy to book flights, lodging, transportation, and more. Some can even help you keep track of your itinerary and budget so you can keep your...

Online farmers markets: Buy from farmers online

Online farmers markets: Buy from farmers online

  You might have heard about online grocery shopping, which allows you to shop from the comfort of your home and offers convenient delivery right to your door. An online farmers market works the same way, connecting you to fresh and local produce, meats, and...

Smart pet technology: gadgets for dogs and cats

Smart pet technology: gadgets for dogs and cats

From automating lawn sprinklers to customizing lighting, smart technology can improve our lives. You may already have a smart assistant or use smart speakers, but smart technology isn’t just for humans. Smart pet technology can help our furry friends too—and help us...

Understanding internet speed and WiFi

Understanding internet speed and WiFi

Chances are good you've spent at least a moment or two thinking about your internet speed — especially if you’ve experienced a slow or spotty connection. You may have run a speed test, or you may have no idea what your internet speed is. Either way, if you’re like a...

A guide to comparing internet speeds

A guide to comparing internet speeds

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet speed, starting service at a new home, or are reconsidering your bandwidth needs for remote work, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself a bit confused while comparing internet speeds. We’ve got you covered with an...

Streaming sports: watch NFL games live

Streaming sports: watch NFL games live

Each day, more sports lovers are going cable-free. Are you ready to join their team? Explore this guide from CenturyLink to find out how you can watch NFL games live and more without cable. Streaming: a game changer for sports fans Streaming services have transformed...

IRS scams to watch out for

IRS scams to watch out for

Getting a call or email from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be stressful, especially if the message claims that you owe money. Scammers take advantage of this emotional situation and use it to swindle taxpayers out of their hard-earned money. In fact, the IRS...

The ultimate home learning setup

The ultimate home learning setup

Just as the world has been asked to adjust to the New Normal, schools were forced to adapt to distance learning or blended learning environments. No matter if it’s a household with young learners or college students, people are having to get creative when it comes to...