Category Archives: Internet

Studies show that Americans are among the most charitable people in the world. Americans especially tend to give during the holiday season, a time when US charities receive an average of 41% of their annual contributions, according to Charity Navigator. Online giving has increased by 7.9% year over year, which is why it’s strange to […]

Having high-speed Internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a way of life and when you get Internet at a great price, like you can with a CenturyLink bundles, life is good. However, this new way of life isn’t exactly care free. If you have ever clicked on a link or advertisement to instead have […]

Did you know that four in ten Americans tune in to podcasts these days? The popularity of podcasts has steadily risen between 10%–20% year over year. Steady growth is a good sign that this form of media will be sticking around for the long haul. With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to […]

Between school and social interactions, kids are using the Internet at younger ages than ever. But news stories about cyberbullying, chat room deceptions, adult websites, and online scams can worry parents. What could their child find online? Will they become a victim of fraud or mean-spirited tricks? While it’s nearly impossible to watch over your […]

In 2014, 17.6 million people in the U.S. had their identities stolen, with total financial losses reaching $15.4 billion. Identity theft is a very real — and frightening — possibility. Worse still, you don’t always know your identity was compromised until you see fraudulent activity. Read on to learn more about identity theft, as well […]

Computer hacking may seem like a plot line from a mystery novel, but unfortunately it’s very real in today’s world.  When we use our computers to surf online, we’re immediately exposed to potential scams, viruses, and hacking, which can obtain our personal information and steal our identity. One way to help prevent the possibility of […]

Since its founding over 85 years ago, CenturyLink has been committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The company believes positively impacting society and the environment isn’t just smart — it’s also good business. It leaves the world better than it was; leads to conscientious economic developments; and improves quality of life for employees, customers, and […]

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of Internet-connected devices — including everything from smartphones, vehicles, and refrigerators — that sense and communicate with their environment, and each other. There are 6.4 billion IoT devices today, and Gartner predicts that number will reach 20.8 billion by 2020, largely due to growth in the consumer market. […]

Thanks to fiber-optic technology, the Internet keeps getting faster. Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) now offer speeds of up to one gigabit per second — approximately 80 times faster than America’s average Internet speed. Though uses for such high speeds are limited now, they will grow as gigabit Internet becomes more widespread. However, there are […]

Silicon Valley isn’t the only hotbed of technology anymore. Today, tech companies in all industries — from healthcare and financial services to energy and robotics — are settling across the United States. Many states now have burgeoning tech centers accompanied by growing job markets. The following list highlights 10 of today’s top tech cities and […]