Work From Home
Solving Your Biggest Internet Tech Problems Working From Home
While working from home comes with many perks, there is also a big downside: No on-site technical support like you had back in the office. And if you’re attending Zoom meetings, managing staff and making big decisions, all from your home office, you can’t have your internet cut out.
Using Virtual Reality When You’re Working From Home
Productivity, camaraderie and collaboration are critical elements that make live, in-person work environments effective. So how can this happen when people are not at the office? Zoom has its limits. Businesses—many large enterprises—are investing in virtual reality (VR) solutions to help people engage. So, how does the worker at
Tech, Hacks and Tools You Need To Work Smarter in Your Home Office
Working from home isn’t a temporary blip in our professional lives. Now that workplaces worldwide are shifting to flexible or remote options, it’s time to permanently enhance your home office setup. You want to create a space where you can optimize your productivity, but also achieve the work-life balance
How To Find and Succeed in the Perfect Remote Job
Working from home is a lifestyle many people aren’t ready to give up. So as companies transition to in-person or hybrid models, you might be looking for ways keep your new routine. Plus, you’ve already upgraded your work-from-home setup, with faster internet and some smart tech to go with
6 Reasons You Need a Digital Business Card When Working From Home
The shift to remote work has put the kibosh on all kinds of traditional business practices. One of the biggest to get the boot? The business card. It was long a staple of in-person professional meetups, but the advent of video conferencing and virtual boardrooms made it impossible to
Technology
How To Do Your Internet Troubleshooting Online
It’s probably happened to you at one time or another: You’re working online, watching a movie or playing a game, when suddenly that awful “no internet” message pops up. Or maybe your usually speedy internet connection has slowed to a crawl. Fortunately, you can often restore your internet connection
10 Online Cooking Classes To Sharpen Your Skills
Becoming a confident cook begins with mastering some basic skills. And learning them all is at your fingertips—online. You can find out how to properly use your knives, understand what flavors play well together and identify the freshest ingredients. We’ve navigated the online courses, and we’re serving up classes.
How Fiber’s Symmetrical Speeds Add Up To Faster Total Performance
One of fiber’s best features is that it offers symmetrical internet speeds—this means your download speed and upload speed are equally fast. Here’s why fast upload speed can matter. A tale of two speeds How fast your overall internet connection is depends on two things: download speed and upload
4 Ideas for Hosting the Best Virtual Coffee Break
You checked the last item off your to-do list. Now it’s time for a break to enjoy some downtime with your co-workers, your partners and even your prospects. Working from home means you’ll have to get creative. Fortunately, tech has given us a bevy of new opportunities to get
What’s New in Video Calling Apps?
Video calls are just part of life now. This is the way many of us attend meetings, catch up with friends and stay in contact with family members. But with so many different apps and choices out there, it can be hard to know what to use. Are you
Smart Home
5 Best Smart Home Automation Systems To Build Into Your New Home
Building smart controls into your new home is truly a smart idea. Now that you’re starting fresh, you can implement the systems that make the most sense to you. We suggest these five: security, sound, lighting, climate and yard. It’s important the devices you select are compatible with each
5 Smart Home Upgrades Under $50
Do you want to experience the benefits of a smart home, but worry about your budget? Or have you already seen the cost savings of smart home products, such as doorbells, cameras, speakers or appliances, and are now looking for something different to add to your home? For a
5 Little-Known Benefits of a Video Doorbell
Smart video doorbells have become increasingly popular as an affordable home security feature. If you have one, are you taking full advantage of all that they can do? They can do more than ward off potential package thieves, so let’s take a look at five more reasons your smart
Here are 7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Smart Hub Could Do
Now that smart home hubs like the Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple’s HomePod have been part of our lives for years, you may have settled into a complacent relationship with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Sure, you use them to set a timer, turn on your lights or
Best Smart Gadgets for Babies and Their New Parents
In the chaotic and clueless early days of parenting, new moms and dads will love any gift that makes their lives even just a little bit easier. The smart tech market is flooded with products that promise to deliver that ease, but it can be difficult to know which
Entertainment
Streaming on Fiber Is Different
You’ve finally made the decision. You’ve cut the cord and canceled your cable TV subscription. You’ve got all the streaming apps you need and are ready to enjoy the many benefits of streaming. Now that you're exclusively streaming your entertainment, your viewing experience depends on a reliable internet connection.
The Ultimate Guide To Viewing 2023 Super Bowl LVII
This should be one great Super Bowl. After dominating the regular season and advancing through the playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will meet February 12 in Super Bowl LVII. At stake: annual bragging rights as National Football League champs. Get ready for great TV moments. Between
13 Great Tech Podcasts to Listen To
Technology touches every aspect of our lives. Smart home devices, gaming gear and artificial intelligence serve our need for fast, connected living. Naturally, we want to stay informed to make wise decisions about our future: How will AI impact my career? What tech should I invest in? How do
Stream the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final and Recap the Action
Two soccer heavyweights will square off December 18 in the FIFA World Cup Final when Argentina and aging superstar Lionel Messi go up against Kylian Mbappé and defending champion France. The stakes are high—and the storylines endless. Now, in the twilight of a legendary career, the 35-year-old Messi has
How and Where To Stream the FIFA World Cup 2022
The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off November 20 when Qatar becomes the first country in the Middle East ever to host the globe’s biggest sports tournament. In another first, the widely watched quadrennial tournament to decide the world champions of men’s soccer won’t be played in