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Four Red Flags to Look for When Shopping for Home Internet

Four Red Flags to Look for When Shopping for Home Internet [9/13/2022] Home internet service is no longer just an afterthought. It’s just as essential as any other utility, like power or water service. The internet provides endless sources of entertainment, news, productivity, and connection to friends and loved ones worldwide, so it just might […]

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It’s Time to Take Esports Seriously

It’s Time to Take Esports Seriously [9/6/2022] Esports are on the rise—and it’s no longer just the domain of digitally savvy teenagers or young professionals. Esports—short for “electronic sports”—takes the hobby of online gaming against friends and transforms it into a competitive sport. Esports even has spectators, complete with leagues, analysis, commentators, and organized fans! […]

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Resources for Navigating Tech Use with Your Kids

Resources for Navigating Tech Use with Your Kids [8/30/2022] Parenting in the 2020s comes with complications that did not exist less than a two decades ago. And technology—especially smartphones and tablets—add to those complications. From the distractions of texting and gaming to “addiction” to social media and the constant concern over inappropriate online content, today’s […]

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How Smart Tech Helps Seniors Live Safe, Independent Lives at Home

How Smart Tech Helps Seniors Live Safe, Independent Lives at Home [8/23/2022] Every year, more American seniors—over 55 million of them, according to AARP—are living independently and “aging in place” in their homes. Our seniors can enjoy peace of mind for a safer, more secure home life. And given the rising costs of senior living […]

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Best Things to Do After Getting Fiber Internet

Best Things to Do After Getting Fiber Internet [8/16/2022] You’ve made the right choice, switched to DayStarr’s high-speed Fiber Internet, and already experiencing faster downloads and improved reliability while you’re online. You may be wondering about some of the best ways to enjoy your new fiber internet connection. Well, there are several things you can […]

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Do You Need a Virtual Private Network?

Do You Need a Virtual Private Network? [8/8/22] As beneficial as the internet can be to empowering individuals and enriching lives, there are negative aspects to being online. Privacy concerns, disclosed personal information and data, hacking and security breaches, and computer viruses still plague this internet. Here at DayStarr we do far more than provide […]

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How Fiber Internet Creates a Better Gaming Experience

How Fiber Internet Creates a Better Gaming Experience [8/2/2022] No matter the type of game you play, be it an epic role-playing title, a city builder, a tactical battle simulator, or a global strategy game, a faster, more reliable internet connection can make all the difference. When you don’t have to worry about your connection […]

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Best Laptops for Your College Kid

Best Laptops for Your College Kid [7/26/2022] As one of life’s great transitional moments, heading off to college for the first time marks a period of growth, expansion, and exploration—and lots and lots of expenses! Outside of tuition and room and board, one of the biggest and most necessary expenses is acquiring a new laptop […]

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How Rural Broadband Helps Agriculture and Rural Economies

How Rural Broadband Helps Agriculture and Rural Economies [7/12/2022] The values and traditions of hard work, community, and land stewardship are a core part of rural American life. Traits like these have made American a agriculture an economic powerhouse. Now, rural America is a sought-after living and travel destination. People love the views of the […]

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Employee Feature: Austin Beamish

Employee Feature: Austin Beamish [7/05/22] We have so many wonderful, new team members on the DayStarr team. We are pleased to introduce one of our Fiber Installers, Austin B. Austin is responsible for ensuring a clean and proper installation in customer homes. As part of the installation process, he makes sure all installed equipment is […]

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