Recently, a friend called panicked. While upgrading the apartment complex, the managers had cancelled the old wi-fi but didn’t wait until the new wi-fi was up. This mistake left the tenants without service for well over a week. In the meantime, they had to depend on cellular data usage if they wanted to stay connected.
There’s been a fundamental shift in how we connect, get information, and even conduct our daily lives. Today, depending on your age group, 90% to 99% of us are online—often at home as well as work. Indeed, 79% of US adults have home broadband internet service. That’s great—except when it isn’t working well. Even the
For many of us, old photos and videos are like time machines. They transport us back to another time with a lost grandmother’s smile, playing with cousins at a family reunion, or even reliving our own child’s first laughs or steps. We can laugh at hilarious moments with friends and family on trips and at
Today, more and more of us spend much of our lives online. The internet has opened our access to quality education, entertainment, and connection via social media, apps, smart devices, and more. Because we’re so deeply connected, though, protecting online privacy has become a critical concern. Especially with the constant barrage of pop-ups asking us
Ever uploaded a photo to Google Drive? Backed up your phone on iCloud? Dragged a file into Dropbox to share with a client or coworker? Well then, you’re well-acquainted with cloud storage. But what is cloud storage exactly? And how do you know which service is the right one for your needs? In short, cloud
I don’t know anyone who thinks, “Gosh, I have all this extra free time—what should I do with it?” Quite the opposite. If you’re working from an office—or just need to hop on a computer from time to time to check emails—you’re probably looking to save some time. With emails, documents, search tabs, and toggling
Is your browser bogging down? It might be time to clear cache and cookies for a digital declutter. You know how your home can start to feel a bit… crowded? Over time, stuff can begin to pile up. Junk mail accumulates on the counter, covering up important bills. Shoes pile up near the door or
Still clinging to your cable box like it’s a family heirloom? No judgement! It’s been a part of your life for years—if not decades. And you’ve had some good—maybe even great—times together. Often with your family and loved ones by your side. But let’s face it: cable isn’t what it used to be. The prices?
Lost with only 1% battery life? No thanks! Knowing how to extend phone battery life can be a lifesaver. Tell me if this sounds familiar: you just realized you lost your key to your apartment. Luckily, you have an emergency contact who can bring you a spare, and that number is on speed dial. The
