Should You Keep Your Home Phone?Tech Tips / March 26, 2021 While nearly everyone has a cell phone today, home phones remain a valuable and essential service. Here are three reasons why you should keep your home phone. Call Quality: Ensure clearer sound when making and receiving important phone calls. Emergency Use: Home phones are connected to a specific street address, making it easier for first […]
How To: Prioritize Devices on Your WiFiTech Tips / February 25, 2021 If you have multiple devices connected to your WiFi, they are all competing for a share of your internet bandwidth. Now, you can prioritize your devices to ensure your internet bandwidth is available for your most important needs. Set a schedule to prioritize things like work and productivity devices in the daytime, and then entertainment How To: Prioritize Devices on Your WiFiRead More »
What is fiber internet?Tech Tips / January 28, 2021 What is fiber? Fiber-optic internet, most simply referred to as fiber, is a broadband internet connection that achieves fast and reliable speeds. How does it work? Fiber-optic technology transmits information using light instead of electricity, at about 70% the speed of light. These fast pulses of light travel through fiber-optic cables over long distances. Once What is fiber internet?Read More »
Tech Tips: A Year in ReviewTech Tips / December 8, 2020 This holiday season, we know that popular gifts include new devices and technology for your home. Check out some of Blackfoot Communications’ relevant tech tips from this year that will help prepare you for a secure and great experience when using your new devices! How To: Prepare For New Devices What is a Smart Speaker Tech Tips: A Year in ReviewRead More »
What is a mobile app?Tech Tips / October 28, 2020 “Download our app!” Do you hear this often but you’re not quite sure what it means? Here’s some information about mobile apps, how to download them and some benefits. A mobile app (short for application) is a software program you can download and install on your tablet, smartphone or other mobile device. Most apps have What is a mobile app?Read More »
4 Tips To Secure Your Smart HomeTech Tips / September 21, 2020 Do you use smart devices to manage things within your home? It’s easier than ever to control everything from your doorbell to thermostat to speakers with smart devices that connect to your WiFi and are managed using an app. However, some devices may not be the most secure. And by connecting to the internet, you 4 Tips To Secure Your Smart HomeRead More »
