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Graduation presents for the techie in your life

Graduation presents for the techie in your life

With commencement right around the corner, you might be on the hunt for the perfect gift for the new grad in your life. It can be intimidating to find gadgets for a tech-savvy student. What do you get someone who’s so in touch with technology and electronics? Don’t…

Online banking safety 101

Online banking safety 101

In today’s digital world, online banking offers more options than ever before. Although the many apps available may seem confusing at first, managing your finances online is easy once you learn a few basics. Online banking sites and apps are a great option for keeping…

How to find family friendly media

How to find family friendly media

Did you know 70% of kids using the internet for homework will find inappropriate content online? Every parent wants to keep their children safe from the dangers of the internet, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Should you tighten your parental controls?…

Why you should replace old tech

Why you should replace old tech

Not everyone wants the latest upgrade. Some of us are happy with our trusty iPhone 6 and the same laptop we’ve been toting around since 2012—and there’s nothing wrong with that (if it still works)! Well, except for one important thing: You could actually be putting…

3 reasons to cut the cable cord

3 reasons to cut the cable cord

If you want to save a little money while still enjoying all of your favorite television shows, it might be time for you to cut the cable cord and switch to a streaming service. Streaming and video-on-demand services are hotter than ever. Many people are choosing to…

Should you turn on parental controls? 6 signs it’s time

Should you turn on parental controls? 6 signs it’s time

Do you worry that your kids spend too much time online? You’re not alone. In fact, 71% of parents of a child under the age of 12 say they’re concerned their child spends too many hours in front of screens. You may also be worried about the type of content they’re…

Fun and unique Mother’s Day tech gifts

Fun and unique Mother’s Day tech gifts

Eager to show your appreciation for mom this year? Your search is over! Check out these trending Mother’s Day tech gifts and find the perfect gadget to help her stand out from the crowd! If your loved one is a gamer, these trendy new gaming gifts will take her command…

How to use wireless printing

How to use wireless printing

The world may be moving to paperless, but we’re not totally there yet. Sometimes you still need to print out a school project, a shipping label, or legal documents. But thanks to the wonders of WiFi, you can print wirelessly from your favorite devices, like your…

What is WiFi Calling?

What is WiFi Calling?

No one likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but imagine this. Your flight home from a business trip is canceled. You’re stuck in an airport where you don’t have cell service, and the line to the ticketing agent is miles long. How are you going to call your…

Keeping in touch: Social media and chatting online

Keeping in touch: Social media and chatting online

The days of waiting weeks for letters to arrive are over.  Now, with a few clicks of a button, you can start chatting online with your friends, and even reunite with old ones. Around 67% of social media users say that staying in touch with friends and family members…

Stay connected during moving season

Stay connected during moving season

Are you gearing up for a change of pace during moving season once the semester ends? When you’re browsing various internet plans for college students, keep in mind that Quantum Fiber offers a variety of internet plans to make sure every student has what they need this…

Latency and symmetrical speeds explained

Latency and symmetrical speeds explained

Are you tired of slow upload and download speeds, and long auto-updates that steal chunks of time out of your workday? If you’re a gamer or film enthusiast, you know all about how lag and video buffering can get in the way of a good entertainment session. These are…

Buying your first gaming laptop: Are laptops good for gaming?

Buying your first gaming laptop: Are laptops good for gaming?

With so many exciting new games on the market, from Hi-Fi Rush to The Callisto Protocol, having a top-tier gaming system is more important than ever. Modern PC gamers need a high-tech machine to play all their new favorites, whether they’re an FPS, arena match, or…

Internet of things security issues explained

Internet of things security issues explained

The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to a system of hard devices that use sensors to connect via computing systems to form a network. These devices could be anything from your desktop gaming computer or laptop to your tablet, phone, or another mobile device. But not…

Public vs. private accounts for social media privacy

Public vs. private accounts for social media privacy

With so many different online social networks, social media privacy is more important than ever. But you might want to think twice before you dive in and start making new “friends” from around the world. You don’t want your identity or personal information stolen. And…

5 online dating safety tips for Valentine’s Day

5 online dating safety tips for Valentine’s Day

Many people today turn to the internet during their search for romance. Dating sites and apps offer the exciting opportunity to meet people everywhere, from down the street to the other side of the world. But not everyone who sweeps you off your feet should be…

What is social media privacy?

What is social media privacy?

In today’s world, social media privacy is essential. It seems like everyone wants to connect via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to update friends and family on their personal lives. Many people connect through platforms like LinkedIn as well to share work stories,…

What speed do you need to stream music?

What speed do you need to stream music?

When listening to your favorite artists, the last thing you want is a lag or lost connection. Luckily, you don’t need as much internet speed for streaming music as you do for videos or live streaming. Still, depending on how you stream music and the platforms you use,…

4 VR accessories for next-level gaming

4 VR accessories for next-level gaming

Are you one of the 171 million active virtual reality users in the world? If so, you’ll want to make sure you’re aware of the latest VR trends so you can get your hands on cutting-edge accessories and devices. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most immersive…