UPLOAD SPEED IS IMPORTANT TO VIDEO CALL QUALITY

Similar to how your download speed affects picture and sound quality when streaming a show on your TV, your upload speed affects how others see and hear you on the other end of a video call. A too-slow upload speed can cause delays, awkward frozen screens, and broken audio. If this is an issue for you, ask us about upgrading to the …

HAPPY CYBER MONDAY

How did Cyber Monday get started? The National Retail Federation coined the term in 2005, after noticing a recurring spike in online revenue and traffic on the Monday following Thanksgiving. This was because many people were holiday shopping from their computers at work, where the internet connections were faster and their kids couldn’t get a sneak peek at their gifts.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS!

In this season of gratitude, we thank you for your support of us as the local communications provider. We hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.

Food for Thought: CONSIDER BANNING PHONES AT HOLIDAY DINNERS

When family members bring phones to the table, it can diminish everyone’s ability to fully experience the joy of holiday dinners. If you decide you don’t want phones used, let everyone know ahead of time so they can prepare. Perhaps you can make a game of it — anyone caught checking their phone during dinner has to wash the dishes!

BEWARE OF LATEST PANDEMIC SCAM

Impersonators are posting social media ads offering to “help” you sign up for a government program that will provide a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information. There is a real government program to help people connect during the pandemic — the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program — but no payment is required to enroll.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

The United States is the land of the free because of the brave, and we thank all the veterans in this community for their service.

Don’t be Fooled by Caller ID Spoofing

With Caller ID spoofing, scammers are able to disguise the number they’re calling from and make it appear as if their calls are coming from a local phone number — perhaps even from someone you know. That way, you’re more likely to pick up. Never give out personal information over the phone, such as account numbers, unless you initiate the call.

Beware of Online Pharmacy Scams

Scammers may sell drugs online that are mislabeled, expired, or ineffective due to the wrong dosages or active ingredients. Even worse, the drugs could be toxic, laced with dangerous substances. Be suspicious if an unsolicited email or social media post promises deep discounts on well-known drugs or a pharmacy site allows you to buy medications without a prescription.

Top 10 Most Visited websites in the U.S. as of August 2021

The Most Visited Websites In 2021 According to Similarweb, which bills itself as the official measure of the digital world, here are the top 10 most-visited websites in the U.S. as of August 2021: 1. google.com 2. youtube.com 3. facebook.com 4. amazon.com 5. yahoo.com 6. twitter.com 7. wikipedia.org 8. instagram.com 9. reddit.com 10. discord.com These are some of the most visited websites in 2021!