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Exercise video games for physical fitness

Exercise video games for physical fitness

If you think video games are best played on the couch, think again. Since the early 80s, exercise video games have made working out more fun. The Wii Fit, launched in 2007, is one of Nintendo’s best-selling games of all time. The Wii Fit 2 isn’t far behind in...

Technology trends to watch in 2021

Technology trends to watch in 2021

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to look ahead to what’s coming in 2021. While 2020 enjoyed TikTok challenges and exploring what it means to work from home on a global level, there’s much to look forward to in 2021, including the rise of 5G, new...

Social media for seniors and older adults

Social media for seniors and older adults

Many senior citizens are familiar with social media as a place to connect with friends and family. In fact, seniors are one of the fastest-growing user groups of social media; 40 percent of seniors use social media now compared to just five percent 10 years ago. With...

5 tips to stay healthy working from home

5 tips to stay healthy working from home

Many of us continue to work from home, and may do so for the foreseeable future, so take some time now to commit to healthy habits in your home. We’ve compiled a list of the top five ways you can stay healthy while working from home.   1. Get up and move Research...

What are smart lightbulbs?

What are smart lightbulbs?

Setting up the ultimate smart home would not be complete without setting up the ideal lighting. By now, you’ve likely heard of people using smart lightbulbs in their homes, but you might not know all of the benefits. Not only are smart bulbs a newer and arguably...

A guide to multiplayer games for beginners

A guide to multiplayer games for beginners

Did you know that 214 million Americans play video games? If you’re interested in joining their ranks, a great place to start is by playing with friends and family. And, if you can’t play a fun cooperative game sitting on the couch with a loved one right now, you...

Preparing for the modern digital workplace

Preparing for the modern digital workplace

The traditional workplace has, in many ways, become a thing of the past. Gone are the days of bulky desktop computers, our coworkers living or commuting from the same area, and locally limited customer engagements. With how quickly the technological landscape has...

What is World Television Day?

What is World Television Day?

In 1996, the United Nations designated November 21 as World Television Day, marking the date of the first-ever World Television Forum. The United Nations, headquartered in New York City, is an international organization with 193 member countries that work together on...

Gratitude exercises to boost your mood

Gratitude exercises to boost your mood

Gratitude — the simple act of giving thanks for any number of things in your life, from the food you put on your table to having a shoulder to lean on during tough times. Whether you’re looking for inspiration around Thanksgiving or you’ve been thinking about...

Share family photos online for the holidays

Share family photos online for the holidays

It’s true — 2020 has been a year unlike any other. With the holiday season coming up, we’re all eager to spend time with loved ones, but for many people, family traditions will be different this year. If it’s not possible for your nearest and dearest to gather in...

Gift guide: Smart tech gifts for everyone on your list

Looking for the perfect tech gifts for friends and family for the 2020 holidays? This year, we might all be doing a lot more online shopping than in previous years. But with great smart tech gifts, you can find something for everyone on your list. Check out our guide...