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 […]

Having Wi-Fi problems? Make sure your router is up to date!

April 9, 2020

A reliable connection is more important now than ever before with the majority of Americans working from home. If you’re like most people, you connect to the internet at home using a Wi-Fi connection. Many of your devices, including laptops, smartphones and tablets, are used by connecting to a Wi-Fi signal from your home. The […]

Bill Payment Made Easy

March 30, 2020

You spoke. We listened. South Slope is making it easier to pay your bill from the comfort of your own home using eBill or SecurePay. We no longer charge the $2.50 fee for either of these services and we have also eliminated the $1 paper bill fee! Using eBill and SecurePay is easy. Follow the […]

5 Tips for Working from Home

March 23, 2020

COVID-19 has shocked the world and changed the way people live their daily lives. For many of you, this means you have moved from your workplace to home. Although social distancing is an important prevention effort, the transition to working from home is not easy. Following are tips to help you adjust: 1. Keep your […]