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The pros and cons of online learning

The pros and cons of online learning

Like everything else, the pandemic really shook up how we learn. Students all over the globe were thrown into online learning or a hybrid learning mix of both in-person and online classes. But learning on a computer over Zoom is a lot different than being in a…

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. WiFi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial accounts. If you don’t keep that door secure, you could open the…

Ways to reduce your carbon footprint with green technology

Ways to reduce your carbon footprint with green technology

If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint and live in an eco-friendlier way, green technology can help. Green technology refers to the devices, tools, and equipment designed to make our lives more sustainable and help protect the environment. That includes…

How smart gym equipment brings the workout home

How smart gym equipment brings the workout home

The Internet of Things is changing the world of fitness as we know it. Smart fitness wearables have been around for a while now, but thanks to the pandemic, smart gym equipment has really taken off. Smart stationary bikes, weightlifting systems, and heavy bags can…

What is digital mindfulness?

What is digital mindfulness?

Technology is at the forefront of almost everything we do, every day. We no longer live with technology. Instead, we live through it. We work, go to school, play, and socialize online. And technology is only becoming more prominent as smart devices enter our homes in…

The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. sketchy WiFi

The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. sketchy WiFi

The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. routers Your tablet won’t connect because of that dead spot in the family room. Faces freeze during work video calls. Transactions stall when your customer is in a hurry. The kids groan because their games won’t load. When…

What is the Internet of Things?

What is the Internet of Things?

Life runs on the internet. Namely, on the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to a network of electronic devices equipped with processing power, sensors, and software designed to exchange data with each other. These devices can help keep our homes safe from water…

Extended reality: VR, AR, and MR

Extended reality: VR, AR, and MR

We’ve long anticipated that virtual reality (VR) will change the world. VR promises to create immersive experiences with multiple applications in everything from gaming to medicine to business training. But extended reality (XR) reaches beyond VR. And we can now add…

Wearable gaming creates a new (virtual) reality for gamers

Wearable gaming creates a new (virtual) reality for gamers

Ask a gamer, and they’ll tell you they love being first to get in on the “next new thing.” Die-hard players were quick to embrace cloud-based multi-player games and the newest consoles. They jumped at the chance to reduce lag with blazing-fast fiber…

What is 4K streaming?

What is 4K streaming?

Ever look at a TV with visuals that practically leap of the screen and think, “Wow, that’s crisp?” That’s 4K resolution, baby. 4K TVs are beginning to dominate the television marketplace because they offer super sharp visuals, clear details, and smooth video…

3D printers: not just for industry anymore

3D printers: not just for industry anymore

When we were kids, our vision of the future probably came from cheesy sci-fi movies or The Jetsons: flying cars, food pills, even automated machines that make anything we need at home—seemingly out of thin air. Today, while we may not quite be ready to strap on…