Boost Your Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique
By Bre Horstman South Slope Business Development Manager Finding yourself having too many incomplete tasks on your to-do list, meanwhile the list just keeps growing? It’s becoming an increasing issue in my life, both at home and at work. As I’m typing this, I’ve just received two emails and another notification on my phone. All …
3 Tips for a Better Internet Connection
“Daaaaad, is the Wi-Fi down?” “Hey kids, get off your games. I can’t get on Zoom.” If this sounds familiar, check out our tips for a better internet connection! 1. Testing Your Speed If you see the dreaded spinning circle of buffering, your internet plan may not be fast enough. First, you’ll want to test …
Shopping for Back-to-School Tech
Shopping for Back-to-School Tech Although it’s only July, back-to-school shopping is just around the corner! Whether you’re in college or a parent of an elementary kiddo, we’re here to share our tips for selecting the right tech. Laptop/Desktop computers Last year showed us the importance of having a dependable laptop or desktop computer for virtual …
South Slope Provides Matching Grants to Support Local Organizations
South Slope Provides Matching Grants to Support Local Organizations North Liberty, IA (June 16, 2021) – South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon are pleased to announce that matching charity grants have been awarded to the North Liberty Community Pantry, the Coralville Veterans Memorial and the City of Swisher Parks and Rec Commission. Upon reviewing an …
4 Tips for Unplugging from Devices this Summer
4 Tips for Unplugging from Devices this Summer 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 on our tablets and computers. With summer making a triumphant return, …
Helpful tips for moving your internet service
Helpful tips for moving your internet service We know moving is stressful, but your internet doesn’t have to be! Check out our tips for selecting a provider and preparing for installation. Selecting an internet provider When choosing a provider, be sure to look at more than one option. What often comes to mind are national …
Modern Technology Propels Amana Colonies’ Hotel Into Future
Modern Technology Propels Amana Colonies’ Hotel Into the Future Fiber internet goes the distance in keeping a 160-year-old space plugged in. From the outside, the Amana Colonies in East-Central Iowa is known as a place you go to slow down, relax and take a step back in time. But inside the quaint, red brick buildings …
A Checklist on 10-Digit Dialing for Businesses
A Checklist on 10-Digit Dialing for Businesses Does your business revolve around the phone? If so, make sure you know the latest information on changes and updates with 10-digit dialing. Background The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and …
Three Tips for a Better Gaming Experience
Three Tips for a Better Gaming Experience Raise your hand if you have a gamer in your house. We know that your little humans, especially the teenage ones, are often using the internet for gaming. We’ve all been there – with multiple people on the internet at the same time, lagging and slow speeds can …
5 Fun Apps for Home Workouts
5 Fun Apps for Home Workouts The popularity of fitness apps and technology exploded during the pandemic as so many people started working out at home. While there are a ton of fitness apps out there, here are some fun ones that caught our eye. Jefit With Jefit, you no longer have to look at …