How To: Set up your WiFi router for the best internet experience.Tech Tips / September 28, 2021 We want you to have the best internet experience possible and the placement of the router within your home is important for optimal performance. Here are three simple things to keep in mind when selecting a router location: Pick the right spot. Putting your router inside a cabinet, behind a wall or next to something […]
How to: Protect your home WiFi network.Tech Tips / August 27, 2021 Stories of phishing, ransomware and other online security threats seem to be in the news daily. Anyone with an internet connection is vulnerable, making it more important than ever to protect your home WiFi network and personal devices. The first line of defense is for your family to be aware of phishing threats and other How to: Protect your home WiFi network.Read More »
How to: Using parental controls for a better internet experienceTech Tips / July 30, 2021 It seems like kids are using their devices more than ever, and that can create anxiety for parents. How much time are they spending online? What are they viewing? How do you know? These are natural and appropriate questions. Fortunately, parents can find answers through a mobile app that includes usage controls, such as: Schedule How to: Using parental controls for a better internet experienceRead More »
A dedicated home internet experienceTech Tips / June 25, 2021 Cable, DSL and fiber internet are the main types of internet access for homes: Cable internet is provided by your cable provider DSL and fiber internet is provided by your internet service provider (like Blackfoot Communications) The internet access types may go by other names, such as ‘shared’ and ‘dedicated’: Shared internet access uses one A dedicated home internet experienceRead More »
4 Ways to Keep Your Smartphone Secure.Tech Tips / April 29, 2021 According to some estimates, there are 3.5 billion smartphones in the world today. With a global population of 7.8 billion, nearly half the world has a smartphone. How can you keep your smartphone secure? Update your device routinely: The longer you wait to update your phone the more susceptible your phone can be to hackers 4 Ways to Keep Your Smartphone Secure.Read More »
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 Should You Keep Your Home Phone?Read More »
