Apr 8, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
Channel 37, Where Are You? Before the advent of digital television, one channel was conspicuously absent from analog TV lineups. For decades, channel 37 didn’t exist. The reason involves a government conspiracy and the search for extraterrestrial life. Think of it as...
Mar 18, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
‘Wiring’ Money in the 21st Century Sending somebody money years ago involved checkbooks and the postal service, or in a pinch, a wire transfer service like Western Union. Today, there are plenty of secure options available — all you need is an internet or...
Mar 16, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Retro
QR Codes Make a Comeback QR codes have made a comeback in the past year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic, which has forced businesses to creatively reassess safety protocols. Perhaps you remember them? QR (Quick Response) codes appeared everywhere at the...
Mar 16, 2021 | Expert Advice, Making A Difference
Help is Just 3 Digits Away! Call 211 for SD Helpline Center Golden West telephone subscribers are now able to dial a new three-digit code for assistance. Dialing 211 provides access to a wide range of information and resources for residents across the state. Most...
Mar 16, 2021 | Expert Advice
FCC Mandates 10-Digit Dialing in 2022 UPDATE: As of June 22, 2022, Golden West is mandating 10-Digit Dialing. Due to a new federal mandate, starting mid-2022 all telephone calls will need to include the area code when dialed – even local calls within the same...
Mar 3, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places
The “Things” Behind the Internet of Things IoT Provides Security, Comfort, & Convenience The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term you might have heard from tech-savvy friends or coworkers. The phrase, first coined in 1999, refers to the network of physical objects...
