Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security that requires two distinct forms of identification in order to gain access to an online account or computer system. In this context, a factor means a way to convince the account or system that you are who you say you are.   In 2FA, the first factor is typically your username/password pair. The second …

Thank you to our team!

We’re fortunate to have such talented and resourceful employees, who successfully navigated through the changes required in 2020 — from switching work locations to following safety precautions. We admire their dedication and thank them for continuing to deliver excellent customer service despite these hurdles. Whatever 2021 brings, we know our employees will keep making us proud!

Phishing Emails – Scam Alert

You’re probably familiar with phishing emails, where a scammer claims to be from your bank, a government agency, or a business and tries to trick you into giving them personal information. Well, the same type of fraudulent activity also happens via text.   The message may ask you to click a link and visit a website to “unlock” or “verify” …

4 Eco-Friendly Alternative Gift Wraps

When wrapping holiday gifts, consider these ideas: 1. Fabric is the ideal reusable material for wrapping gifts. You could use festive pillowcases and kitchen towels or buy inexpensive holiday fabrics. 2. Clay pots come in all sizes and can be decorated with paint or markers. Simply invert the dish for catching water and use it as a lid. 3. Have …

Tech Tip: Add Holiday Backgrounds to Zoom

Add extra holiday spirit to your Zoom calls by downloading free virtual backgrounds from the Hallmark Channel at https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hallmark-channel-virtual-backgrounds.   To upload to Zoom: Navigate to Zoom’s settings or preferences, select the “Virtual Background” tab, and click the “Plus Icon” to upload your Hallmark Channel background. For more information, visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/210707503-Virtual-Background.

What’s Your Favorite Christmas Cookie?

Baking Christmas cookies is a cherished tradition and one that adds sweetness to the season. While there are many kinds out there, here are the five most popular:   1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms 2. Gingerbread Cookies 3. Thumbprint Cookies 4. Snickerdoodles 5. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies   What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? Tell us below.

Password Reminder

You’ve heard it before, but we’ll say it again. It’s important to have strong passwords and change them regularly to help keep your accounts safe. Here are the basics: – Don’t use personal information. This includes names of people in your family, your address, or birthdays, since this information can be publicly available to hackers. – Don’t use real words. …

Make Merry Memories

When you can’t be together in person this holiday season, gather virtually instead. With our high-speed internet, group video calls will go more smoothly and feel more festive. You’ll also enjoy merrier online shopping, gaming, learning, streaming, and more. Contact us to sign up for a new or upgraded internet plan.

Upgrade Your Internet Speed

Houses made of gingerbread, frosting, and candies can get by on their sweet looks alone. But the houses we actually live in are filled with all kinds of technology requiring big internet speeds — computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, streaming devices, smart home devices, home security equipment, and so on. Contact us to get an internet speed upgrade or for …

Take a Virtual Museum Tour

Due to travel restrictions and risks related to the pandemic, you may be rethinking your vacation plans. But that doesn’t mean you can’t check out the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the London Zoo, or Yosemite — just do it virtually! This article from our current edition of Website Compass magazine shares which websites to visit and what you’ll find when …