Technology Tips & Tricks

The Best Ways to Stream NFL Games For the 2021-22 Season [9/28/2021] Not long ago, football fans had to keep cable just to watch their favorite teams—but not anymore. You can now access all your favorite sports content by subscribing to a live TV streaming service instead. But how do you know which service is […]

Smart TVs vs. Streaming Devices [9/28/2021] When you’re ready to cut the cable cord and switch to streaming, you’ll need to either get a Smart TV or purchase a streaming device that enables streaming on your current TV. But is one option better than the other? Read on to compare these two streaming options based […]

Guide to Smart Air Conditioners [6/16/2021] With all the connected devices on the market these days, the smart air conditioner might have slid right under your radar. What exactly is smart air conditioning? Why would it make a good addition to your home? Though they may sound like an unnecessary luxury, you might be surprised […]

Get to Know Your Local Library…Virtually [6/16/2021] If card catalogs and the Dewey Decimal System are what you remember about your local library, you’re probably long overdue for a visit. And with our fast and reliable internet, you can do it from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re a book lover, a browser, or […]

What Is the Difference Between Bandwidth and Latency? [6/24/2021] Most of us understand the basics of the internet – just enough to log onto Wi-Fi and maybe turn the router on and off when it starts to malfunction. However, are you familiar with the terms “bandwidth” and “latency?” If you’re not, that’s okay–you’re not alone! […]

Online Learning Resources for the Summer Break [6/24/2021] Summer learning loss is a real thing, and it’s actually a big problem for students returning to classrooms in the fall. Believe it or not, the concept of summer learning loss has been puzzling education researchers for over 100 years – studies on the subject date back […]

Safe Online Messaging Apps for Kids [3/25/2021] Our children are growing up in the digital age, surrounded by technology in all its wonder—and danger. While there are plenty of good reasons to embrace technology, it represents a significant risk for children, who can easily get lured by online predators. Apps like Facebook Messenger, Twitter, and Instagram […]

Cleaning Your Devices – Inside and Out [3/25/2021] Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means. It’s time for spring cleaning! When we think of spring cleaning, we typically think about dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and generally turning our homes inside out. But with the amount that we use our electronics, they could […]

Create Your Perfect Streaming Setup Ready to boost your internet speed with DayStarr Fiber, if you haven’t already, and leave video buffering behind for good? It will open up a whole new world of streaming possibilities that can complement your existing cable package or let you cut the cord entirely.   But which streaming set-up […]

Budget-Friendly Smart Kitchen Devices for Holiday Cooking [12/17/2020] Whether you’re preparing a family dinner or baking Christmas goodies, these budget-friendly smart devices, paired with fast and reliable internet from DayStarr Communications, will save you time and up your game in the kitchen this year. Drop Scale To say that the Drop Scale is more than […]