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Other than the welcomed return of Pumpkin Spice and flannel season, the cooling temperatures and changing of the leaves signifies the return of prime television season.

After what has felt like a very long break from our favorite shows, anticipation rises as we prepare for the return of beloved characters and the introduction of new ones. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to get comfy with my favorite blanket, a cup of coffee, and the remote. Get your Fioptics TV and popcorn ready!

It is a universally agreed upon fact that having a good playlist is of the utmost importance to any event.

Bad music can ruin any mood pretty quickly. To keep that from happening, first consider a few things.

• Who is your audience?
• What type of event are you having? (Kids birthday party? BBQ? Road trip? Etc.)
• Is the music a main focus or more of a background feature?
• What kind of atmosphere or mood do you want to create?
• Is it easy to use?

Based on the answers to these questions, check out some of the awesome playlist options offered by a variety of streaming services, including Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.

It's always a good time for a quick getaway. Luckily, we have lots of fun destinations to choose from within a short drive from Cincinnati.

Check out one of these 10 day trip spots, all under three hours outside of Cincinnati, perfect for a day trip with friends and family:

Before we know it, nature’s bounty will be overflowing with fall leaves and pumpkin spice. For now, though, it is time to enjoy the last days of summer. Enjoy the sun on your skin (with sunscreen of course), a breeze in your hair, and be sure to spend some time sipping something cool by a pool.

Long gone are the days when you used to be able to connect a cord from your landline phone or cable TV box into a jack on the wall and receive service. With the rapid evolution of technology – and the ever-increasing Internet speeds needed to support it – today it’s common for the average customer to have questions about their Internet or TV service.

Chances are, if you have a question about our services, someone else has already asked it. Whether you are trying to figure out how to self-install a set top box, or simply want to find out what channel your favorite new show is on, we have likely heard it before.

In an effort to help you more easily find the answers to some of our most common questions, below is a list of FAQ’s organized by category:

How many hours a day do you spend online? How many a week? How many a month?

We live in an age where the Internet is no longer a luxury, but an integral part of our daily lives. Almost everything can be managed through the Internet - banking, shopping, socializing, working – the possibilities are literally endless. So, it makes sense why people are spending more and more time connected.

However, being constantly connected is a big responsibility. For as much great content there is on the web, there is bad content too. Malicious, dangerous content that can have real effects on your life, like identify theft for example, if you aren’t careful.

Being your hometown provider means we strive to take care of our neighbors the best we can. That is why we partnered with a leader in cyber security, F-Secure. We’re excited to bring you the new comprehensive protection suite, called Internet SafeGuard, to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe online, on any device you use.

Imagine this: a city where all children have equal access to Internet resources in and out school, a city where adults can access online job training. Where city, county, state and federal resources, are all in the palm of your hand. A city where everyone is connected to the health resources that can improve quality of life.

I know how much we all love our cell phones. They’re small(ish), seem to have infinite capabilities, are stylish, and keep the whole world at our fingertips. With the rise of smartphones, landlines have become somewhat of an afterthought.

In fact, according to a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics, “50.8 percent of homes and apartments had only cellphone service in the latter half of 2016, the first time such households attained a majority in the survey.”

Of the homes that still have landline phones, over 39 percent of them also have a cellphone.

Although both technically are “phones,” cell phones and landlines are two completely different pieces of technology. And while the rise of the smartphone has dominated the headlines in the last decade or so, landline phones have also come a long way and still provide valuable services.

Don’t get me started on Cincinnati weather. One day we wake up to snow, the next day it is 80 degrees and humid, and the day after that it is thunder storming and the temperature fluctuates every five minutes.