Four Common Types of Spam and Tips to Identify Them

October 8, 2020

October is Cyber Security Month so it’s the perfect time for us to share the most common types of spam and tips for avoiding them. 1. Phishing Phishing is the most common form of spam. It’s typically delivered through an email, chat, web ad or website that has been designed to impersonate a real person […]

How Do Sun Outages Affect My TV Programs?

October 2, 2020

While watching the big game, the local news or your favorite reality show, the last thing you want to deal with is a channel outage. Did you know that some outages happen during a certain time of the year and can be predicted? Learn more about Sun Outages and how they might affect you. What […]

Get the Best Internet Connection at Home

September 14, 2020

“Mom, I can’t connect to Seesaw” “Hey kids, STOP GAMING!! I can’t get on my webinar.” Does this sound familiar? With so many people at home trying to connect to the internet, it can be challenging. Before you pull your hair out, check out the following tips to get back up to speed! Testing Your […]

Powering your landline phone in a power outage

August 15, 2020

Having a landline phone can provide security in a power outage but there are important things you should know. If your landline phone service is on the South Slope fiber network, it relies on electricity to work. In a power outage, the battery backup unit will supply power to the landline phone for up to […]

8 Tips to Maintain your Home Office Devices

July 10, 2020

Just like with your home and vehicle, device maintenance should be part of your regular routine. It’s far cheaper than swapping burnt-out devices for new or used replacements, and it puts off the disruptive transition from one machine to the next. Well-maintained devices last years longer than mistreated equipment, which supports smooth personal and professional […]

Identify Phishing Red Flags on Your Mobile Device

June 15, 2020

Identify Phishing Red Flags on Your Mobile Device Mobile devices make email communication easy and convenient, but the smaller screens and e-mail app can limit what is or isn’t displayed, leaving us quick to click. People are ordering online items more than before and the bad guys know this. They continue to send phishing attempts […]

Summer Fun – Social Distancing Style

May 22, 2020

Summer is almost here and we know everyone is beyond ready to be outside. If you’re looking for some fun and safe things to do this summer, look no further. Check out our list of outdoor social distancing activities you and your family can do this summer. Hiking Spots Explore the outdoors in Johnson County. […]

Tips for Fixing Slow Internet

May 15, 2020

You’re on a video chat while your spouse is streaming and your kids are gaming. Sound familiar? If your internet seems slow at times, check out our latest blog below for troubleshooting tips. Check All Devices The first thing to look at is if the other devices in the home are also running slow. There […]

Creative Ways to Use the Internet to Connect

April 21, 2020

As we practice social distancing and with so many people working and learning from home, the internet has become a central part of our lives. While it certainly cannot replace conversations at the neighborhood park or hands-on learning in the classroom, it does have the ability to keep us connected in many ways. Here’s a […]

Local Resources During the Pandemic

April 15, 2020

With how fast our world is changing, it can be overwhelming. We’re sharing tips and resources to help you and area businesses during this challenging time. Remember to keep updated on the latest CDC guidelines, stay positive and be safe! For the latest on our prevention efforts, visit southslope.com/coronavirus. How to Support Local Local businesses are […]

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