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 […]
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 for Better Video CallsTech Tips / June 15, 2020 Connecting via video conference has become a new normal for many of us in our daily lives. Whether you’re meeting online for work or connecting with family and friends, here are four tips to help improve the quality of your video calls. 1. Test your internet connection. To start, check your internet speed. You can 4 Tips for Better Video CallsRead More »
What is a Smart Speaker and How Does it Work?Tech Tips / February 24, 2020 There are many smart speaker devices available today. You may have heard of a few common brands like a Google Home or an Amazon Echo. Not only can smart speakers play music, they can respond to voice commands and even control other devices around your home. Smart speakers are voice activated. They use voice recognition What is a Smart Speaker and How Does it Work?Read More »
How To: Prepare For New DevicesTech Tips / January 22, 2020 If you add new devices to your home, here are a few things to consider: Out with the old. Make sure to backup important files, images and contacts before switching devices. Whether you decide to recycle or sell your old devices, make sure you wipe the hard drive clean. Simply deleting files isn’t enough. In addition, How To: Prepare For New DevicesRead More »