Safety Benefits of a Landline Phone

October 24, 2021

What’s the point of a landline when smart phones have taken over the world? Well, landlines are still relevant, and although many homes no longer have a landline telephone, there are still benefits to owning one. The main reason landlines are significant is safety, especially when you have kids at home. For today’s #tuesdaytip we […]

Labor Day Scams

September 2, 2021

Labor Day is already next week, and sadly it happens to be another day that scammers will try to take advantage of you. Although many people will be traveling and spending time with friends and family, be on the lookout for these common holiday weekend tricks. #southslopetips Traveling Three day weekends are perfect for traveling. […]

Simplifying Internet Terminology

August 12, 2021

Have you ever wondered what all the terminology used in internet packages really means? What is upload speed, download speed, megabits, kilobits, Wi-Fi? Let’s break it down. Download speed refers to the rate that data travels from the World Wide Web to your computer, laptop or smartphone and upload speed is the rate that data […]

Shopping for Back-to-School Tech

July 12, 2021

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 learning. For remote […]

A Checklist on 10-Digit Dialing for Businesses

April 19, 2021

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 Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, […]

What should I check first if my internet isn’t working?

March 22, 2021

It happens every once in a while. The internet stops working, and you don’t know what your next step should be. If you aren’t blessed with technology savvy genes, an internet problem might scare you. Take a look at our suggested first steps below to help you through this nightmare. #southslopetips When your internet isn’t […]

Boost Your Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

March 20, 2021

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 […]

5 Fun Apps for Home Workouts

March 12, 2021

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 your equipment and wonder what to […]

Decoding a VPN

February 11, 2021

When connecting remotely for work, are you using a VPN? If you’re still trying to figure out what VPN stands for, it probably means you don’t currently use one. In order to keep your company information safe, many businesses offer a VPN, or a Virtual Private Network, to create a secure connection between systems. VPNS […]

4 Tips to Safely Scroll Social Media

February 5, 2021

Raise your hand if you’ve learned a new TikTok dance in the last year. Quarantine has amped up our scrolling on OG networks like Facebook, and newer standouts like TikTok. While connecting this way has become a greater part of daily life, it’s not without danger. Read our top four tips below on how to […]

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