Earth Day 2025Day(s):Hour(s):Minute(s):Second(s)Did you know that 57.4 million Metric Tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated worldwide in 2021? That amount grows by an average of 2 Mts per year. To make matters worse, less than 18% of e-waste is properly disposed of. With…
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…
Your WiFi connection is yours, and you shouldn’t have to worry about neighbors, strangers, or hackers tapping into it. To help keep others from accessing your internet connection, you need to understand how to control the devices connected to your WiFi. It’s also…
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…
Imagine being able to move around your home without losing your WiFi signal. If you need to take a call outside, want to move your home office upstairs, or are adding a TV in the basement, you should make sure the signal will reach all your devices at the same time….
The internet allows kids to learn, play, and even make new friends from all around the globe. With all these awesome perks, sometimes it’s easy to lose touch with internet safety. However, parents should keep cyberbullying at the forefront of their minds if they have…
Are you ready to head back to school with up to 940 Mbps at your fingertips?* It doesn’t matter if you’re a busy parent seeking affordable internet without a contract for your child’s online classes, or a college student looking to decompress after class with some…
In recent years, working from home has exploded in popularity. In fact, according to Pew Research, 59% of employees believe their job can be done from the comfort of home “all or most of the time.” With remote work here to stay, employees must adapt to the unique…
Whether you use the internet for work, school, or simply browsing the web, a fast, reliable connection helps you stay online and prevents frustration. For a fully connected space, upgrading your internet speed isn’t enough. Fast speeds are only helpful if you can…
Team Landline or Team Cell Phone? Today, people know what they like when it comes to phone services, and both camps are alive and well. Some still use traditional landlines for their home phone—if their cell phones break or local cell towers lose connection. Other…
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Right now, it’s usually easier (and often less expensive) to replace an electronic device than to repair it. Even issues that seem simple, like switching out a faulty battery, can be impossible to do. It all adds up to piles of e-waste. What’s more, consumers usually…
The term “WiFi” has become interchangeable with “the internet.” Thanks to incredible advancements in technology (like WiFi 6), it’s hard to remember when we had to use a physical cable to connect online. Most of our devices now connect seamlessly to WiFi. So, thinking…
It may feel inconvenient to have to get a password every time you want to use the WiFi at your friend’s house or at a coffee shop. But WiFi passwords are magical things. They help keep out the monsters (hackers and malware) and protect the important stuff (your…
New versions of the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or PlayStation may grab all the press, but behind the scenes, WiFi technology continues to evolve, keeping pace with updated hardware. WiFi 6 is the latest upgrade designed to meet our ever-growing digital needs. Benefits of…
It’s probably been a hot minute since you thought about the word “symmetrical.” When was the last time you even said it? Back in geometry class? But now that your protractor and compass are fuzzy memories, you may be hearing that word in a different context: internet…
Do you have a need for speed? If you’re into gaming, use a lot of IoT technology, or everyone in your household wants to stream a different show simultaneously, you might wonder if your internet speed is fast enough. Maybe you’re paying for 80 Mbps but…
When it comes to streaming, you probably already know about the big ones: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney +, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. More and more streaming services are emerging all the time, too. Over the last year or so, we’ve been able to add Paramount +…
Social media has changed how we connect with one another. Virtual reality takes that connection to a new level, creating a fully immersive experience. Strap on a VR headset, choose your game, and enter another dimension. Meet with users across the globe to share…