Is Your Internet Up to the Challenge?

Due to the social distancing required to lessen the spread of COVID-19, many families are spending more time at home – with some people working remotely and others learning in online classrooms. These are challenging times for everyone, and the situation puts added demands on internet connections, causing slowdowns and buffering. Please call 208-326-4331 if you’re interested in an internet …

Planning to Dig Into a Backyard Renovation?

You’re probably one of the millions of people spending more time at home looking at your yard right now. With summer right around the corner, you may be dreaming of making improvements to your home’s outdoor spaces. If those plans include building a patio, putting up a fence, or planting bushes and trees, remember to call 811 before work begins. …

5 Tips to Make Working From Home Work For You

Get the technology needed to work remotely.You may need to add applications like Slack, GoToMeeting, Skype, etc. to communicate with customers and co-workers. Make sure you have enough bandwidth to work.Consider disconnecting some devices or shutting down some programs to free up some space. (See #3) You’re probably not the only one in your home office. Your kids might be …

Bill Payment Options

While practicing social distancing during this time of COVID-19, keep in mind we offer several bill payment options: Pay online – Visit our website at wordpress-497626-3190999.cloudwaysapps.com to use online bill pay. Put your payment in our dropbox slot. Pay over the phone with a credit card by calling our office at 208-326-4331 (Idaho) or 775-755-2301 (Nevada) during normal business hours, …

First YouTube Video

Do you remember the first YouTube video ever? Maybe not, but this elephant probably does.

Our Community Has Lots to Like & Love

We treasure being your local communications provider as well as your neighbor, fellow volunteer, and Facebook friend. It’s inspiring to see how our community members work together and support each other to help make this an even better place to live. Thanks for putting your heart into everything you do, and thanks for allowing us to connect you to the …

Data Privacy Day

Given the frequency and magnitude of identity theft, it’s vitally important to do what you can to protect your personal information. Learn more at staysafeonline.org. Click on “STAY SAFE ONLINE” and get tips about Online Safety Basics, Managing Your Privacy, and more. Secure your devices: Use strong passwords, passcodes, or touch ID features to lock your devices. Think before you app: …

Dial-Up Internet

Remember dial-up internet? Internet users back then got used to that familiar series of beeps that signaled an internet connection being made. Watch this video to see if the dial-up sound is more annoying than you remember it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsVfElI-7oo

Automate the New Year

Put Some Tasks on Autopilot to Simplify Your Life Automatically manage household tasks. It’s easy to set up timers to handle tasks such as turning on and off lights and watering your lawn. You can also use a robot vacuum to clean your floors. Automatically back up your smartphone’s photos and videos. If you have an Apple device, you can …

FAQ

If you make New Year’s resolutions, they will  probably include some type of physical fitness goals. Well, it’s also a good idea to make sure your computer is in good shape for 2020. Here are some easy things to do to make sure your computer stays fit—and they’re easier than dieting and going to the gym.