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...
Feb 18, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
Sweet Streams Are Made of This September 7, 1927 is a day that will live in infamy for entertainment buffs. Inventor Philo Farnsworth unveiled the first television set that day, and Americans were hooked. Nearly a century later, we still can’t get enough TV — though...
