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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...

6 smart gardening tools that bring plants and technology together

6 smart gardening tools that bring plants and technology together

Whether you have a green or a black thumb, smart technology can help you achieve the garden of your dreams and help you grow fresh produce year-round. Whether you have a small indoor garden or want to enhance a big outdoor vegetable patch, smart gardening tools from...

Celebrating historical women in STEM

Celebrating historical women in STEM

March is Women’s History Month, and is observed across the globe as a “celebration of the vital role of women in history.” Each year, historians and scholars uncover more and more names and stories of historic women who deserve to be placed among the prominent figures...

Internet for gaming: what you need to know

Internet for gaming: what you need to know

As gaming technology continues to emerge and evolve, efficient internet connection is more important than ever. Options such as CenturyLink fiber internet can help provide you with a fast, reliable connection to improve latency in gaming, as well as facilitate quicker...

The rise of mindful digital wallpaper themes

The rise of mindful digital wallpaper themes

In an increasingly virtual world, digital wallpaper themes are emerging as a way to personalize our digital spaces. We are living in an age of unprecedented digital connectivity. The rise of high-speed internet opportunities, like fiber internet from CenturyLink, in...

Where to stream the college basketball tournament in 2021

Where to stream the college basketball tournament in 2021

Basketball is back in 2021, after the NCAA® college basketball tournament was canceled last year for the first time in over 80 years. With new seeding and the tournament taking place in just one location this year, things might look a bit different than in the past....

How to create a smart apartment

How to create a smart apartment

You’re likely already familiar with the term “smart home.” Smart home technology is usually marketed to homeowners specifically to help busy families save time during the day or to offer extra layers of protection homes. But what about apartment dwellers? If you...