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There are 155 blogs written by CableLabs.
From Setup to Snacking, There’s an Art to Working From Home
May 13, 2020
Thanks to reliable broadband networks, many of us have been able to turn our home space into our workplace as we weather the COVID-19 pandemic. But doing business at home in this new normal world isn’t always easy. Luckily, your fellow telecommuters at CableLabs have come up with some great ideas to help you get […]
Home Entertainment: Things to Keep Your Kids Occupied During COVID-19
May 8, 2020
“I’m bored!” You’ve probably heard that quite a lot from your kids lately, as we all endure COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. But there’s good news for beleaguered parents – not only are there plenty of online resources kids can access over a broadband connection but thanks to your fellow embattled parents at CableLabs, there also are […]
Doc in a Box: How to Get the Most out of Your Telehealth Appointment
May 6, 2020
With concerns about spreading the COVID-19 virus through personal contact, your doctor may not want to see you in person right now. Many medical offices are offering telehealth appointments, where doctors and patients connect using broadband videoconferencing technology. The perks are obvious – you don’t have to drive to a doctor’s office and sit for […]
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Router and Protect Your Home Network
May 1, 2020
We are all heavily relying on our home networks to work, learn, stay connected with family and friends and to keep us entertained; unfortunately, cyber villains are now hard at work trying to exploit our current situation. Luckily, there are a few easy steps you can take to lock your cyber-doors and prevent intruders from […]
5 Tips to Engage and Instruct Students Remotely
April 29, 2020
Educators are facing a steep learning curve during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they adjust to a world where students come to school via a home broadband connection rather than a school bus. But fear not – with available collaboration tools and some expert tips drawn from your fellow teachers, you can help your students get […]
How to Set Up Your Own Wi-Fi Hotspot
April 24, 2020
Working from home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work inside your home – even under COVID-19 restrictions, you can head out into your back yard and get the job done with sunshine and fresh air benefits. But if your home Wi-Fi network is an annoying mama’s boy that doesn’t want to leave the house […]
Delivering Broadband to Rural Areas: What Our Members Are Doing to Help
April 22, 2020
As we all deal with these uncertain times, it’s important to remember the good. And our members have been doing just that. Many of our U.S. member companies have been working to improve rural broadband for several years and there’s no better time to recognize these superb initiatives they have created! Although there are still […]
Video Call Etiquette: Ground Rules Everyone Needs to Follow
April 17, 2020
Work from the office? What office? Currently, video conferencing from home has become a lifeline for home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it isn’t as simple as hitting the “join meeting” button. To work well during a video call, there are some basic rules of etiquette. From lighting to timing, we’ve come up with […]