📅 Bookmark this: Time and Date has a ton of different calculators. I like the one that helps you find the exact time between two dates. Excellent for planning across different time zones, too.
Fastest internet providers in the US – Where’s yours on this list?
Sick of slow Wi-Fi? Your provider might be to blame.
Let’s look at the fastest (and slowest) average download speeds for providers across the U.S.
- Spectrum: 243.02 Mbps
- Cox: 241.78 Mbps
- Xfinity: 233.25 Mbps
- AT&T Internet: 210.12 Mbps
- Frontier: 200.95 Mbps
- Optimum: 200.41 Mbps
- Verizon: 184.03 Mbps
Your mileage may vary
Test your connection speed here. Oh, I hear you — “My speed isn’t anywhere near those, Kim.” It depends on your location, plan, number of connections and lots more. Even your devices can limit connection. You won’t see 300 Mbps speeds on a 10-year-old laptop, sorry.
Location, location, location
Router feng shui is critical. Don’t expect a strong signal in the living room if it’s in some far corner of the house.
- Put your router in a central location, away from kitchen appliances, Bluetooth devices and other electronics.
- Place it high up on a bookshelf or mount it to the wall to ensure the signals can go where needed.
- Put kids and guests on their own network: When too many devices share the same network, internet speed can slow to a grinding halt.
Tackle your to-do lists with these 5 great apps
Adulting is hard. When you were a child, the most important thing you had to remember was when is rectangle pizza day for school lunch. Tap or click here for a helpful scheduling app.
But when you get older, you have meetings, doctor appointments, kids to pick up from daycare and much more to remember. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. With the help of technology, you can always have a digital to-do list in your hand.
AT&T wants to "make it right"
They’ve laid out a plan to fix things after last week’s outage. Let’s check it out.
End of the line: AT&T’s plan to disconnect California’s landlines could endanger our most vulnerable (like older folks in no-cell zones). It’s happening all over the country. Imagine a world where a call for help goes unanswered.
Weather apps pro meteorologists use
Do you want to keep track of the weather with apps the pros use?
Below are the best weather apps you’ll find on the market. These accurate and easy-to-use industry favorites make planning for tomorrow incredibly easy. Camping trips, vacations and even just your outfit for work the next day may all benefit from a bit of foresight.
Sick of overpaying on Adobe? This free program works just as well
Adobe Illustrator is one of the best photo editing and graphic design programs money can buy. Depending on your plan, you may have to spend $20.99/mo on Illustrator. Luckily, we found the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator in Inkscape.
Smart way to snag a fully booked campsite
Planning to take a spontaneous trip to the great outdoors? I’ve got a method for securing high-demand campsites on the fly, in one minute.
Don't buy a MacBook now
Planning to buy the latest Apple product? In one minute, I’ll tell you why you should hold off.
How to save big bucks on your Internet plan
Are you paying more than you need on your Internet bill? Here’s how to get the price down, in one minute.
Black Friday big screens: What to know before you buy
Planning to buy a new TV this Black Friday? First, listen to this one-minute podcast. Here are five things you need to know.
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Get a free Samsung Galaxy S22 if you hurry - Here’s how
If you’ve been putting off upgrading your phone because new models are just too expensive, it’s time to consider switching carriers. It’s a smart way to score a deal on a pricey piece of tech.
We found a great offer we had to pass along: Switch to T-Mobile and you can get a Samsung Galaxy S22 for free with 24 monthly bill credits when you switch to their Magenta MAX plan. That’s a $799.99 value. Plus, get a Galaxy Watch4 with 24 monthly bill credits with activation of a Watch line.
Use this website to find new travel buddies to split costs with
Solo traveling is rewarding, fulfilling … and super expensive. Teaming up with a travel buddy can help you save money and feel safer — but that’s tough when all of your friends are busy. Luckily, a helpful website helps you find travel buddies you can trust.
This powerful 5G phone rivals the big names - and you can get it free
Smartphones are an investment. Flagship models can easily run more than $1,000.
What if you want the features of a powerful smartphone without the hefty price tag? You have to do a lot of research on the specs that matter.
National Emoji Day
Planning to celebrate national Emoji Day? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take on 15 new emojis we can look forward to.
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Money-saving tip: Get 50% off your wireless bill with this 55+ plan
There’s no denying it: Money is tight for most of us. A new study from Civic Science shows 60% of Americans are “very concerned” about inflation — and there are no signs of price hikes stopping any time soon.
How to get the cheapest airfare
Planning a vacation? Here’s your plan for getting the cheapest airfare, in 60 seconds.
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Know current traffic conditions months before you hit the road
Are you planning a road trip? Try this one-minute trick to predict traffic conditions a few days, weeks or months from now.
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Inflation hit a new high - Save some cash on your monthly phone bill
Getting older can definitely have its perks. One of the big advantages of being part of this age group? All the discounts available to you!
That’s more helpful than ever given how expensive everything is right now. Inflation just hit a 40-year high and it might get worse. Now more than ever, every penny counts.
Need to set up a security system? Hire the pros
DIY projects have gotten incredibly popular during the pandemic. Folks are posting videos of themselves crafting slime — and sometimes spilling it everywhere. Some people are creating their own robots, NFTs and more.