The holiday season is a time for celebration, joy, and spending time with family and friends. For homeowners and renters alike, this also means a lot of decorating, hosting, and coordinating. But what if you could make all those holiday tasks easier and more fun with…
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes the joy (and sometimes stress) of hosting family and friends. With more guests comes an increase in devices connected to your home WiFi network. Whether it’s streaming movies, video calling relatives, or…
Every good summer break involves at least one water slide, but time away from school can also lead to a summer slide. “Summer slide” refers to students losing the academic skills they gained over the school year during summer break. Read more about summer activities…
Summer vacation is the time to recharge while away from home. Staying connected to your home with smart home products can give you the peace of mind you need to completely relax knowing your home is safe and running efficiently while you’re away. Keep reading to see…
Most parents know the captivating pull that kid-oriented mobile apps have on their children. Kids always seem to want more—more games, more screen time, more devices, and more fun. As parents, we often struggle to find a balance that satisfies our kids’ cravings but…
Do you know the online tool that over 4 billion people use every day to stay in touch with family and friends, reach their customers, access news, and so much more? It’s not social media. It’s email, and due to just how engrained email is in online life, everyone…
Working remotely, full-time or in a hybrid capacity, is the new norm. If you’re taking video calls and logging in to secure networks from your home office, you may need to upgrade your internet connection to maximize your productivity and ensure a safe, reliable…
Moving to a new home is an exciting time. You get to decorate a new place, explore a fresh neighborhood or city, and update your lifestyle. It’s also an opportunity to conquer your connectivity by upgrading your internet connection. Most of us sign up for an…
Buffering delays. Lagging video streams. Dropped Zoom calls. Sound familiar? Spotty WiFi coverage in your home can be a real bummer, especially if you’ve invested in high-speed internet from your service provider. Even when you’re signed up for the fastest…
Did you already use the internet today? Unless you’re reading a screenshot of this article, then the answer is yes. You’re not alone either since 8 in 10 American adults use the internet every day. It’s where we work, where we learn, and where we connect to the world…
You share your home and table with those who matter the most when hosting for the holidays. You also share your internet! Whether they’re part of the 196.7 million Americans shopping on Cyber Monday or are connecting new devices they received as gifts, your family is…
If you’re a smart home enthusiast (and who isn’t these days?), it’s time to bring your household up to speed—internet speed! With all the connected devices in your home, from light bulbs and security systems to dehumidifiers and bathroom scales—each…
The past several years have changed the way we work, as the number of people primarily working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021 according to the United States Census Bureau. Many remote workers beefed up their home offices with walking pads, standing desks, and…
We want everything fast—including our internet. We rely on it for work, play, and to stay informed and connected. As technology progresses, we’ll need more reliable, faster internet to keep pace with our busy lives. Plenty of internet speed tests tell you how much…
In 2020, the World Economic Forum predicted that technology would change the way we learn in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Students and teachers alike were forced to adapt to an unprecedented situation, taking learning online. Since then, most schools have gone…
Online learning has opened up a world of opportunity for busy students, parents, and professionals. For those who are unable to attend in-person classes, virtual learning offers the possibility to further your education—all from the comfort of your home. In the fall…
Do you know what to do in case of a hurricane or wildfire evacuation? It’s great if you have a plan in place for emergencies, but if you don’t, now is not the time to panic. Instead, use this reminder as an opportunity to prepare for disaster. September is National…
Arts and crafts stores aren’t the only places where artists can find tools for their work. Now, artists and creatives can head to Best Buy or the Apple Store to get their art supplies. You might be surprised to find out that many artists have gone digital. In fact,…
Our fascination with science fiction — from Ray Bradbury’s fully automated Happylife Home in his short story, “The Veldt,” to cartoon classics like Futurama and The Jetsons — has long ignited our imaginations with dreams of living in a smart home one day. Fiction…
In simple terms, the higher the numbers, the better the image resolution and the more internet speed required for streaming. The lowest quality images you’ll typically encounter are 480p resolution, but resolutions of 1080p and higher are now more common. To better…