Finding Balance with Children and Electronic Devices

“Our baby won’t need any screen time at all. We’ll just be emotionally and physically present with her every moment,” I said, probably smiling serenely (and smugly) as a first-time mom-to-be.Like many parents, my husband and I were in for a surprise. Ours was a classic first-time parent promise

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Working From Home? 5 Tips for Seamless Video Conferencing

Webcam interviews and video conferences are increasingly common in our everyday lives as the distributed and mobile workforce in the U.S. continues to grow. Here are five tips to set you up for a successful video conference interview or virtual meeting.

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3 Tips for Storing Digital Photos to Keep Them Forever

Think back to a time you took a photo of your dog with your phone to post on social media. You probably tried a few different angles and moved around to get the lighting just right. Sixteen photos later you have the perfect instagram post—and suddenly a lot less

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3 Technologies Helping Older Loved Ones Age in Place

Here are three ways technology is helping older loved ones live independently and age in place

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What is VoIP Phone?

Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP for short, is a simple idea with a complicated name: A VoIP phone functions just like any other, but instead of transmitting your voice over copper telephone wires, it uses the internet. How does VoIP work? For users, VoIP phones function just like

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How To Manage Screen Time for Your Kids

If you help your kids find the right balance between media use and other healthy behaviors, they'll thank you for it someday.

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Choosing an Internet Speed That Works for You and Your Budget

What's a good internet speed? The answer depends on how you and your family use the internet. Find out how you can choose the right speed.

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DSL vs. Cable vs. Fiber: The Big Three Broadband Technologies

Depending on what infrastructure exists where you live, internet and TV data are delivered to your home through one of three broadband technologies: DSL, cable or fiber optics.

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Pay Bills Automatically: How and Why to Use Auto Pay

Automatic bill payment, or auto pay for short, allows you to pay bills automatically and avoid fees. Different kinds of bills will call for different kinds of auto pay. With a bill that fluctuates from month to month, auto pay should be set up through the provider to ensure

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How to Buy a TV: 6 Tips to Your Perfect Purchase

Today's TVs use a range of different technologies that have been purpose-built for different types of households, locations, and experiences. Knowing what to look for can help you spend your dollars wisely and get the perfect TV with everything you need and nothing you don't.