Whether you’re making a list of presents to buy or a list of gifts you want, the latest and greatest in technology is always a favorite. We compiled our list of tech gifts that we give the “Green Light” to, so you and yours unwrap the best new tech this year.
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We all love spooky season — fall leaves, candy, and our favorite scary movies. Watching a monster follow someone may be thrilling on a tv screen, but it is much more frightening behind a computer screen. Has something you plan to buy ever suddenly shown up in your social media feed? Or have you discussed something and an article about that topic appears? Are you paranoid, is your phone listening, or is someone following you around the Internet?
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From your phone to your smart TV, your virtual assistant to your streaming devices, your favorite video game system to your smart home devices, your home is filled with devices that make life easier. Unfortunately, these same items also open you up to security risks. With all of your Internet-connected devices, how do you keep your home safe? Here are a few cybersecurity tips and recommendations to ensure that your devices give you the entertainment and convenience you want and none of the risks you don’t.
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Wi-Fi stands for wireless fidelity. Just like hi-fi or lo-fi. (Kids, ask your parents.)
But while the acronym stands for wireless fidelity, there’s no such thing as wireless fidelity. Confused yet?
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Wi-Fi is one of the first things you are eager to set up when you move into a new home. You need it to order pizza while your pots and pans are in boxes, distract the kids with a movie, or find a video that shows you how to build your new Swedish furniture when you can’t understand the instructions.
Whether you’ve just moved or you’ve called your place home for a while, you want to ensure that your home Wi-Fi is set up so everyone can use it everywhere in your house.
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People are connected to the Internet much more than prior generations. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey on Internet usage from early 2021, 85% of Americans say they go online daily, and 31% of U.S. adults now go online “almost constantly.”
What are the things you have been enjoying on the Internet? If you are tired of scrolling through your social media feeds or getting sucked into mindless games, there are other things to make your time on the Internet more productive yet still entertaining. Here are ten things that will be well worth your time exploring online.
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Sustainability is a hot topic during April, which is when Earth Day takes place. You might already bring canvas bags for grocery shopping, use reusable water bottles to stay hydrated, and re-purpose materials for craft projects. But, there is one more simple thing you can do – practice sustainability with your Home Internet!
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