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How much time do Americans spend gaming in 2023?

Contents Since the early days of video games, when Gen Xers and Millennials who grew up playing them may remember being told it’ll rot their brains, video games have grown from their humble bit-based beginnings into an interactive art form with the depth of novels and the visual appeal of film and television. Games build […]

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Guess your state’s most googled tearjerker movie last year

See the top 12 tearjerker movies making Americans ugly-cry on Valentine’s Day and all other days. Then take our live poll on why we do this to ourselves.

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The low-rated movie your state googles most

Did you research Gigli when Bennifer got back together? Or are you more of a Crossroads/Britney fan? Find out which low-rated movie hooked your state in 2023.

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Rewind through 36 viral internet trends from 2020 to 2022

The third year into a notoriously difficult decade, TikTok and other internet trends raise people’s spirits. Take a look back on the top trends of 2020, 2021, and 2022.

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How well do Zoomers & Boomers know each other’s music? [Survey]

Do Boomers/Zoomers know each other’s music? When does music fade from common knowledge? Is everyone more savvy thanks to TikTok and streaming? Find out here.

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10 popular musicians with epic histories on the Billboard charts

Contents: Methodology Longevity and current success of Billboard top 10 artists Interesting findings About One hundred popular musicians have been named the Greatest Artists of All Time by Billboard—and yet, “great” looks different from artist to artist depending on their chart history, career longevity, and success in the streaming age. Do all the greats have […]

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How much time do Americans spend playing video games? [Survey]

Contents Gaming habits in Americans age 16 to 54+ Interesting findings Methodology About Gen Xers and Millennials who spent time gaming as children may remember being told it was a waste of time. Today, there’s a growing consensus that time spent playing video games can build skills such as literacy, problem solving, and socializing. And, […]

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How much speed do you need for your favorite streaming service?

While traditional methods (antenna, cable, or satellite) remain the primary way Americans watch TV and movies, streaming services are gaining ground. The number of streaming service users spiked in 2020, and in 2021 subscriber count is still growing steadily—streaming now makes up 26% of all TV watching. Beyond streaming services like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and […]

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8 Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal

A high-speed internet plan with enough bandwidth together with a high-functioning modem/router combination lays the foundation for a sturdy Wi-Fi signal. However, even when you have great internet service, Wi-Fi connections aren’t always perfect. Signals can be blocked by walls, fail to reach far enough, or run up against other in-home problems that stall your […]

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82% of Americans say TV time exposes their family to diverse perspectives

Americans love their TVs. An estimated 121 million American homes have a TV. Families gather around the screen to catch up on daytime soap operas, rewatch low-budget film favorites, and binge-watch new family TV series on popular streaming services. Could all of that screen time harm family relationships? The team at CenturyLinkQuote decided to find […]

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