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Thanksgiving is right around the corner; this is not a drill! We all know that Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and food. However, being the host can sometimes feel a little stressful. From trying to prep for the day, plan all of the dishes – all requiring different cook times – limited oven space, a house to clean and keeping everyone entertained, turkey day can feel like an overwhelming project.

Although the day is worth all the time and energy, we have some ways for you to work smarter not harder this Thanksgiving. How? Through smart home automation! It’s time we give some thanks for smart home products that can make your holiday season easier. Here are just a few ways popular smart home devices can help you pull off the perfect Thanksgiving day feast!

Things are getting spooky around here. And by "around here", I mean on your TV. That's right, it's October and that means more of your favorite TV shows are premiering! Of course some of them are Halloween themed but also we have your classic fall TV shows premiering as well. If you are wondering when & where to find all of the October TV Premieres, check out this extensive list:

Let’s talk podcasts! Podcasts have the ability to broaden your perspective and grow your understanding and knowledge of a subject in a relatively short period of time. They are great for educational reasons and also entertainment.

Plus, there are a vast number of podcast categories so you can listen to whatever you want. You can listen to any subject including comedy, true crime, education, storytelling, audio books, health/wellness, arts, entertainment, society/culture, sports, games, lifestyle, kids/family, business, and technology. Any information you are looking for, you can most likely find a podcast that correlates.  The podcast possibilities are truly endless!

Fall is here! Okay, technically it doesn’t start for another week (September 23^rd), but whose keeping track? The weather will change soon, pumpkin spice will be in every store, and sweaters & jackets will become our everyday clothing. Until we can fully immerse ourselves in the fall season, we can prepare with everyone's favorite fall TV premieres. Starting a week early, here is the full list of Fall TV premieres for September:

Receiving unwanted spam calls can be inconvenient and frustrating, but if you happen to fall victim to one of these scams, it can also be financially disastrous.

According to a report from Truecaller, in 2018 43 million Americans fell victim to phone scams for a total loss of approximately $10.5 billion. That's nearly one in every six adult Americans. 

Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to identify legitimate calls and avoid the rest.

TV on the Go:

What happens when you are on a road trip and your kids desperately want to watch their favorite TV show? Or you are stuck at the airport during a layover and know you are about to miss the big game? How do you watch your favorite Cincinnati Bell Fioptics TV shows and movies when you are not at home? The answer: Watch TV on the Go with Fioptics TV Everywhere.

As the summer begins to heat up, your outdoor space becomes your patio oasis...your barbecue kitchen… and your backyard football field. You want your space to be ready for every event this summer. In order to make your outdoor space feel like it’s ready for fun in the sun, you need to “deck” it out with all the smart home accessories.

You might think that a smart home only pertains to the inside of your home, but that’s not always true. There are plenty of ways to automate your outdoor space that will allow you to enjoy the outdoors while still enjoying the comforts of technology. You can make your dream yard into a reality. Here is a detailed look into ways you can bring your smart home outdoors:

Now that Game of Thrones is over and Avengers: Endgame has hit theaters, you might be asking yourself: What do I watch now? How can I fill my rainy days & the lazy summer afternoons? It just might be time to discover your new guilty streaming pleasure. Before streaming, the summer was almost a dead zone. Now, we don't have to wait for our favorite shows to come back on in the fall. We can stream the most binge-worthy shows all summer long. 

Since we have officially entered the perfect streaming season, we have put together a full list of entertaining shows to stream. Here are the best shows to watch this summer:

Mother’s Day is a day specifically designed to celebrate our mothers. It’s a day to let them know how much we care and appreciate everything they do for us. Truthfully, everyday should be a day where we cherish our moms, grandmas, sisters, and important women in our lives. Every mother deserves acknowledgement for all of the hard work, love, and support she has put into being our mom. But, if you aren’t quite sure how to show your mom appreciate, start by planning a day dedicated exactly for her.