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March 2015
In This Issue
We Tip Our Hats To You On St. Patrick's Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our customers. Whether you're actually Irish or just Irish for the day, we hope you enjoy the food, fun, and festivities of this cherished holiday. As is said in an Irish Blessing: May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home.
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Featured Apps - These Are Worth A Look
Candy Crush Saga - FREE

Download this sweetest of apps to test your skills at mixing up the tasty treats on the game board just right. Play with friends to have the most fun.  


Pinterest - FREE

If you love the desktop version, download the app so you can pin on the go. Newbies will also appreciate the fun visual discovery and sharing. 
 

Epicurious - FREE

Food lovers, take notice: This app allows you to search for recipes, make shopping lists, follow cooking instructions, and get a "recipe of the day." 
 

Waze - FREE

Waze is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money on their daily commute.
 

My Fitness Pal - FREE

This free website and mobile app make calorie counting and food tracking easy.

 

How To Manage Your Facebook News Feed

Is your Facebook News Feed filled with content that doesn't interest you or even annoys you? There are actions you can take to see content you like a higher percentage of the time. Flip through the Winter 2015 issue of Website Compass now for tips on how to take control of your News Feed. It includes these helpful tutorials:

  • Changing Post Settings in Facebook
  • Editing News Feed Settings

This Website Compass also provides advice on how to avoid fake online coupons and how to shrink your inbox down to size. A few minutes of reading could save you hours of frustration down the road!


 

 Learn more at Website Compass Magazine (Compliments of jamadots)

Scam Alert - Beware Of Malvertising

Malvertising is one of the latest ways for bad guys to get bad stuff onto your computer. Here's how it works: You visit a website, click on an ad, and get directed to another site that tells you your computer needs an update and encourages you to download phony software that will "fix" the problem. The software then infects your computer with problematic malware or spyware. 

Here's catch #1: Some malvertising doesn't require you to click on the ad. Just its presence on the site you've navigated to can give it access to your computer. Here's catch #2: This phenomenon isn't just happening on "sketchy" websites; it's happening on reputable sites such as YouTube and Reuters. 

Thankfully, there are steps you can take to protect yourself: 
 

  1. Don't click ads that seem too good to be true, such as those that offer money, gifts, discounts, or anything else for free. 
     
  2. Ensure your operating system is up to date. Operating systems typically update automatically. When they do, be sure to follow the instructions to leave your computer on. 
     
  3. Set security settings on your browser to detect sites with malvertising. For example, in Chrome, in the Settings section, click Show Advanced Settings. Under Privacy, ensure the Enable Phishing and Malware Protection box is checked. 
     
  4. Disable Flash. There will be a different process, depending on which browser you use. For Chrome, go to Settings and click on Show Advanced Settings. Under Privacy, click Content Settings. In the new screen, under Plug-ins, choose Click to Play. 

Go Pinterest-ing! - Cool Stuff To Pin On Your Pinterest Boards
You haven't started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started? If so, click here.

Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out
Celebrate Women's History Month
nwhp.org - Sponsored by the National Women's History Project, Women's History Month celebrates women's role in the history of our country. At this site, you can learn more about this year's theme, "Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives," find a performer or author to speak at your event, or purchase books and other resources. 
Springtime Projects From Martha Stewart
marthastewart.com - Ready for some springtime projects? As usual, Martha Stewart has you covered. From egg ornaments to flower baskets to baby shower ideas, on this site you'll find step-by-step instructions to create them all. When you find something you like, it's easy to share with friends on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and more. 
Great Deals On Gym Memberships
consumerreports.org - This Consumer Reports article describes practical ways to save money on a gym membership. It includes strategies like signing up toward the end of the month, joining with others, and negotiating a fee that excludes services you won't use. You can also watch updates from services like Groupon for membership offers.
Nutritious Springtime Produce
cookinglight.com - Every season has its best produce, and this site celebrates the nutrition-packed fruits and veggies of spring. How about some juicy strawberries for fiber and Vitamin C? A good source of plant protein, fresh peas are at their peak from April through July. Artichokes, rhubarb, and morel mushrooms round out the list. 


Two To View - Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
Dashing Through The Snow

The power of nature and machines come together for an exciting display in this remarkable video. You might want to put on your ski goggles for this one!

Learn A Bunch Of Brady Secrets

Apparently even sunny Marcia Brady gets a little cranky when she's hungry. Watch fascinating footage of the making of the 2015 Snickers Super Bowl ad. 


This Month's FAQ - How Can I Keep Neighbors From Using My Home Wi-Fi?
Question:
I suspect my neighbors are using my Wi-Fi. How can I prevent this? 

Answer:

You're right to take precautions, as higher data charges, slow speeds, and hacking can result from unauthorized persons using your Wi-Fi (this is known as "piggybacking").
We will happily work with you to prevent it from happening. Here are three of the most effective ways to protect your signal:


 

  1. Use a strong password. By default, when we install your internet service, we will password protect your signal so that it is unusable by anyone without your password. We can choose a password for you or work with you to create a strong password of your choice. Passwords should be difficult to guess. The best passwords are long, random combinations of letters and numbers. Don't worry about having to remember your password - you'll only have to enter it the first time you use a device on the network. Should you ever forget your password or wish to change it to something else, please contact your local customer service center.
  2. Encrypt wireless signals. This task also involves getting into your router dashboard to change your security mode to WPA2, WPA, or WEP. Again, should you wish to change your encryption mode, please contact your local customer service center.
  3. Reduce your range. Place your router in the middle of your home to restrict its range only to authorized users. 
Stay Connected
We hope you found this newsletter to be fun and informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the happenings here. 

As a locally owned, locally operated, Upper Peninsula business, we appreciate that you have chosen us as your internet and phone service provider. Your support means the world to us and we are dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction!


Sincerely, 

Leif Street 
Marketing Manager
Hiawatha Communications, Inc. // jamadots  
108 W Superior St.
Munising, MI 49862-1192
906-387-9911
 
 
 
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