Is Your Family Prepared for Spring Storm Season?

To reduce your risk should lightning strike, unplug your computers, televisions, and modems when bad weather is forecasted. Make sure your data stays safe and accessible by backing up your computer files to online storage or a remote site in case flooding or a tornado happens. Create an emergency preparedness kit that contains first aid items, a battery-powered flashlight and …

The Downside of Sharing Your Phone Number

These days, it can reveal more personal information than you think. In the old days, sharing your phone number was a given and something you probably didn’t think twice about. However, in today’s world, you may want to be more careful. To see the reasons why, flip through “The Downsides of Sharing Your Phone Number” in our Spring 2020 Website …

Work From Home Facts

The State of Remote Work report compiled in 2018 found that less than one-third of remote workers have a home office. Instead, 27% say they work from the living room, 16% from the bedroom, 13% from the dining room, and 10% from the kitchen. With the addition of school-aged children to the “home office” this spring, it will be interesting …

Scammers Trying To Cash In On COVID-19

COVID-19 may have changed the way you work, but it’s business as usual for scammers. Read this article to see what precautions you can take to safeguard your personal information and protect your computer from viruses. https://www.enewsletterhome.com/_eNewsletter/2020/2004_Section_D.html

FAQ: How Do I Stay Secure When I Shop Online?

No doubt that, given the current health situation in our country, your online shopping has increased. Review these rules to make sure you are doing it safely. We also encourage you to support local businesses at this time. If they haven’t offered online shopping before, check again to see if they are offering it now. https://www.enewsletterhome.com/_eNewsletter/2020/2004_Section_J.html

Tech Tip: Adjust Text Size on a Web Page

To increase the size of the text, press Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) and the plus sign (+). To reduce the size of the text, press Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (PC) and the minus sign (-).

Support Small Businesses During This Crisis

Buy gift cards for future use. Call them or see if they have an online purchase option. Shop online from local businesses. If they haven’t offered online shopping before, check again. They may be offering it now. Choose local grocery stores and pharmacies over big-box chains when possible. Order takeout or delivery, and tip the delivery person generously to help …

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. …

Power Strip or Surge Protector?

A power strip is a device that allows you to plug multiple electronics into one wall socket. A surge protector acts as a powerstrip while also protecting your computer or other electronics from a power surge (a significant increase in electrical voltage). You should definitely use a surge protector with your computer since it’s filled with voltage-sensitive components that a …