How To Know if Google Reviews Are Real or Fake

Trying out a new restaurant, hair salon or doggie daycare? You’ll probably head online for Google reviews. But how do you know whether that five-star rave (or one-star rant) is real or fake? We put together this handy guide. Why businesses fake Google reviews Business owners know that you’re

Great Tech Gifts for Gen Alpha

It’s that time of year again—the time to win the holiday season by getting the Gen Alpha tween and almost tween in your life the best gift out there. Sure, buying tech for Gen Alpha is no easy feat. They’ve grown up immersed in tech, and already have strong

4 Things To Know Before You Call Your Internet Customer Service

When you call customer service for help when your internet isn't working or it’s slow or spotty, tech support will ask you some questions so they can get started. But if you’re not a tech expert, it’s hard to know how to answer those questions. To avoid this frustration,

How to Get What You Want From a Customer Service Chatbot

Want to get customer service on the line? You can—but it might not be a human. These days, AI-powered customer service chatbots are becoming the customer service contact of choice for businesses in all kinds of industries. AI chatbots can do a lot to help Consider the advantages: AI

What Wi-Fi 7 Can Do for Your Home Network

Updated on April 4, 2024 Although Wi-Fi 6 and 6E devices are just starting to get popular, the first Wi-Fi 7 routers are already here. So, if you want to be ready for this next-gen Wi-Fi experience, check out what Wi-Fi 7 will mean for your home network over

A Good Internet Experience Is More Than Speed

A great internet experience is about more than just fast download speeds. Strong Wi-Fi, up-to-date devices and even your upload speeds can all play a role. Don’t get us wrong—download speeds have a huge impact on your internet experience. If you're stuck with a slow connection, you won’t be

Why Is Getting Fiber Internet Worth It?

Hesitating about signing up for fiber internet? Sure, you have questions. You’ve heard installation is difficult, you’re not a household of gamers, you’re concerned about keeping your phone service and you’re just inclined to stick with the technology you’re familiar with. We know your questions and have the answers

How Do I Know Which AI Platform To Use?

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t new—but you wouldn’t know that based on the buzz it’s been generating lately. Thanks to recent advances in the space and consumer-friendly tools, it’s easier and more affordable than ever for even the least tech-savvy among us to solve problems using an AI platform. From

Is It Safe To Use Autopay?

Monthly bills are a pain. Many companies offer an automatic payment, or autopay, option to pay your bill each month. You’re probably getting a lot of requests to sign up to make those payments without ever getting a bill. This can be a safe and convenient way to pay

Do I Have To Monitor My Security Software?

Whether you already have a full security setup for your personal devices—everything from a password manager to a virtual private network (VPN)—or you’re shopping for it, you know security software can do wonders for keeping your data secure and protected. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to