Learn How to Search, Better
Searching for something random or obscure on the Internet can be a daunting task if you don’t know how to make your searches more efficient. Even though today’s search engines use sophisticated algorithms and location based searching to help you find what you are looking for, sometimes those features can get in the way. Here Continue Reading
FOX Sports 1 Added for Standard Tier Subscribers
<p>Duo County Telecom has added 3 channels — including FOX Sports 1 — to its line-up for all Standard Tier customers. “With the growing popularity of this recently launched sports network we wanted to make it available to as many of our subscribers as possible,” said Eric West, Duo County Telecom Director of Marketing.</p><hr id=”system-readmore” Continue Reading
Area Code Overlay for 270 Area Code
MAKE IT A HABIT! 10-DIGIT DIALING FOR ALL LOCAL CALLS To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the new 364 area code will be added to the area served by 270. This is known as an area code overlay. WHAT IS AN AREA CODE OVERLAY? An overlay is the addition of another area code Continue Reading
Caller ID Spoofing
Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a number on the recipient’s Caller IDdisplay that is not that of the actual originating station. The term is commonly used to describe situations in which the motivation is considered malicious by the speaker or writer. Just as e-mail spoofing can make Continue Reading
Four Ways to Maximize Your Laptop’s Battery Life
When we’re on the go our technology is as well. However, battery life of our mobile devices can hinder our experience. Here are some key points to save your laptop’s battery life inspired by PC World writer, Paul Mah. Continue Reading
Phishing on Facebook
How to Protect Yourself from Being a Victim of a Scam on Social Media Now that social media has become one of the most popular ways for interpersonal communication online, scam artists have taken advantage of this new media to retrieve personal information from the users of these sites. We have some tips to help Continue Reading
What is the ‘cloud?’
You may have heard about people storing their photos, documents and other forms of data on the “Cloud.” What does that really mean? We know they’re not storing their files in the sky or in a ball of moisture, so where exactly are people storing their information? Other than its name, the Cloud actually has Continue Reading
Free Presentation Tools for Businesses
Have you ever tried to get your message across creatively to customers, vendors or colleagues, only to find out that you don’t have the tools or budget to create elaborate presentations? If so, don’t worry. There is an easy way to create stunning and captivating presentations online at Prezi.com. Continue Reading
Why Should Lightspeed be Important to You?
Fiber technology is unique because it can carry massive amounts of information, called bandwidth, over long distances without degradation. Connecting homes directly to fiber optic cables instead of copper and coaxial cables enables homes and businesses to receive a wider range of products and services with greater reliability. Fiber optics are a good investment to Continue Reading
Keeping Your Laptop From Overheating
With the hot days of summer in full swing, people and their technological devices are spending more time out in the sun. Unfortunately, much like humans, our devices can overheat as well. Lincoln Spector of PC World gives several tips on how to prevent your laptop from overheating and potentially permanently damaging your computer. Continue Reading
