Fast Tips

Setting up a Home Guest Network
October 30, 2023
During the holiday season, ensuring you have a guest network in place for your visitors is a smart move to enhance your online security. When you share your Wi-Fi password, it exposes you to various potential threats. If your network gets compromised, it opens the door for anyone to access your personal internet service, acquire […]
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Four Tools To Help Keep Kids Safe Online
September 7, 2023
We know that as parents, your child’s safety is your top priority. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of online activity. With these tools at your disposal, you can ensure that your child’s online experience is both fun and secure. Web Filters: Adding web filters limits access to specific websites, […]
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Is your Internet Ready for Back to School?
August 7, 2023
As summer winds down, is your internet ready for back-to-school? Whether virtual learning or in person, your internet needs to handle the demands of streaming educational videos, downloading large files and uploading homework assignments. A reliable internet connection with enough bandwidth are essential to getting homework, group projects, research, and assignments done. Important questions to ask: […]
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How to get the fastest, farthest reaching and most reliable Wi-Fi for your home
August 3, 2023
From upgrading your router to removing old devices, we’ve got you covered. Here are four tips on how to improve the speed and coverage of your Wi-Fi network at home. Upgrade your old router to the GigaSpire BLAST: The GigaSpire Blast (that comes with South Slope Managed Wi-Fi) has the latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6, […]
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How to Unplug this Summer
July 5, 2023
We are all guilty of it – spending too much time on our devices. Scrolling through social media on our phones, binging the latest series on our favorite streaming platform, gaming into the early morning hours, but taking some time off the screens might just be what you need. Here are some tips to help […]
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Helpful tips for moving your internet service
June 7, 2023
We know moving is stressful, but your internet doesn’t have to be! Check out these tips to help you prepare. The most important step is selecting the correct internet provider for you! When choosing a provider, what often comes to mind are national companies, but many cities have local internet service providers like South Slope […]
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Get the Best Placement for your Router
April 6, 2023
To enjoy the best possible online experience, your router needs to be able to send out a strong signal to your wireless devices, wherever you are in your home. In general, the signal gets weaker the farther you are from your Wi-Fi router. If possible, you should place the Wi-Fi router on a shelf. The […]
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Spring Break Cyber Safety Tips
March 8, 2023
Are you ready for a vaction? Planning fun excursions ahead of time is important, but making sure to protect yourself from hackers is equally as important when traveling. Check out these three tips for a stress free trip! Keep Your Devices Updated: Make sure all of your devices have the latest software and security updates […]
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Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams
January 11, 2023
Recently southslope.net emails were targeted with phishing scams requesting an urgent update to their account or else they would be locked out. Phishing emails are on the rise in an attempt to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information — such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords […]
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Holiday Shopping Scams
December 6, 2022
Shopping online for holiday gifts? Don’t fall victim to bad actors looking to steal your identity and money. Follow these tips for safer online shopping: Never click on suspicious links. If you want to shop a website, navigate to the site by typing the web address in your browser rather than clicking on a link […]
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