By Amanda Mills
August marks the return of early mornings, packed backpacks, and busy evenings as students head back to the classroom. Whether you have little ones starting elementary school, teens balancing multiple classes and assignments, or college students heading out on their own, a reliable internet connection plays a bigger role than ever in keeping your family organized and connected.
Here are a few tech tips to help make this school year your best yet:
- Make Sure Your Internet Can Keep Up
Homework assignments, online research, virtual tutoring sessions, streaming videos, and gaming—all these things can put a strain on your home network, especially during the busy school year. Does your household have enough bandwidth to support everyone’s needs? If you’re unsure, take our quick online quiz at defastlink.net to find out what speed best fits your family’s needs. You may find that an upgrade can make a big difference in keeping things running smoothly.
- Set Up Parental Controls Where Needed
With younger kids in the house, it's a good time to review settings on streaming services, gaming consoles, and devices to ensure they’re age-appropriate. Many devices allow you to set limits on screen time and block certain types of content—helping you guide safe and focused online use. We’re also rolling out additional managed Wi-Fi options to our subscribers to make it easier than ever to control and customize your home internet experience. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for updates about these new add-on features coming soon!
- Support for Homeschool Families
For the families in our area who choose to homeschool, dependable internet is just as essential. Whether it’s downloading curriculum, streaming lessons, or participating in virtual classes, DE Fastlink helps homeschool families stay connected to the resources they need for success.
- Stay on Schedule with Shared Calendars
With multiple activities, assignments, and appointments, staying organized is half the battle during the school year. Shared digital calendars—like Google Calendar or family organization apps—can help everyone stay on the same page. They’re easy to use and sync across devices, making it simple to track everything from class projects to after-school sports.
- Tap into Helpful Tech Tools for Back-to-School
Having the right devices can make a big difference when it comes to school success. Laptops or Chromebooks are great for research, writing papers, and accessing online learning tools, while tablets can be helpful for interactive learning apps or digital textbooks. Don't forget accessories like noise-canceling headphones for focused study time, external hard drives or cloud storage for saving assignments, and portable chargers to keep devices powered on the go. Making sure your household has the right tech gear—and the internet speed to support it—can help everyone start the school year strong.
Whatever this school year brings, DE Fastlink is here to keep your family connected. With fast, reliable service and new features on the way, your household will be ready for every assignment, project, and family movie night ahead.