Parents from all generations have followed common-sense prescriptions for their kids’ safety: Look both ways before crossing. Don’t talk to strangers. Always walk home with a buddy.

Now, a whole new list of responsibilities confronts parents and caretakers, thanks to digital devices and technology. While the Internet and social media are marvelous tools for learning, communicating and opening up worlds of discovery, they can also be dangerous places for kids. Troubling stories abound about kids who’ve been bullied, exposed to inappropriate content or otherwise exploited online.

But that doesn’t mean you should lock away the computer. Just like generations before you have figured out, common-sense practices can go a long way toward keeping your kids safe in any environment. Read More…

It’s Saturday afternoon, you’re halfway finished cutting the grass, and the mower conks out. Worse, the product manual that might offer a useful troubleshooting tip is long gone.Fear not: There’s a good chance a solution’s waiting thanks to your Exede satellite Internet service. Read More…

May is National Bike Month and, with the weather finally getting warm, it’s the perfect time to get outside with the whole family or a great group of friends. Just remember, you might be sharing the bike paths with walkers, runners and skaters … So use your Exede satellite Internet service to brush up on the rules of the road and you’ll be ready to gear up and go like a pro. Read More…

Three awards in three months – now that’s an occasion to celebrate.  Late last month in Chicago, two of our colleagues dug out their bow ties for a fancy awards party at Navy Pier. The Edison Universe organization hosted its annual awards event, which recognizes products and services at the forefront of innovation. Exede Internet was a bronze Edison Awards winner in the IT/Computing category, adding to some other great news for our satellite Internet service this year: a Guinness World Records title and a top-of-the charts ranking from the FCC. Read More…

With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to use your Exede Internet service to help plan activities for the kids to stay actively and happily busy so you, too, can enjoy their break this year. There’s a dizzying array of options available for summer camps, so where do you begin?  Grab a comfy seat and a tall, cool glass of lemonade and let’s get started. Read More…