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The Importance of Inside Wire Maintenance A Small Investment That Can Save You Big Jan 29, 2026 | posted by #insidewire #savemoney #oldhomes #internet #security #wifi #safety #protectyourself #maintenance Inside Wire Maintenance: Peace of Mind for Your Home's Wiring Your home’s wiring is something you probably don’t think about until there is a problem. Over time, the phone and internet wiring inside your home can wear down, leading to unexpected connection issues. When that happens, repairs can... Full Article
Internet Myths (and the Truth About Fiber) Clearing up a few common misconceptions this holiday season Nov 24, 2025 | posted by Reliance Connects #internet #wifi #maintenance #Thanksgiving #Broadband Education #Fiber #Tips #Stay Connected Clearing Up A Few Misconceptions This Holiday Season The holidays bring family, food, and more devices online than ever. Between streaming football games, video calling relatives, shopping online, and sharing photos, your internet has a lot on its plate this holiday season. All that activity... Full Article
Getting Your Home Network Guest-Ready for the Holidays Simple ways to keep your Wi-Fi fast, reliable, and ready for extra guests this holiday season. Nov 13, 2025 | posted by Reliance Connects #home network #wifi tips #internet connections #Thanksgiving #bandwidth #technology #streaming Getting Your Home Network Guest-Ready for the Holidays When the holidays roll around, your house fills with laughter, great food, and a lot more devices than usual. Between streaming movies, online shopping, video calls, and smart home gadgets, your Wi-Fi suddenly has to work overtime. A few... Full Article
Understanding Data Breaches and How to Protect Yourself Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 23, 2025 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #internet #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams #protectyourself #stopthinkconnect #Strongpassword A data breach happens when someone gains unauthorized access to your personal or confidential information such as your Social Security number, financial details, health records, or account logins. These breaches can happen accidentally or through deliberate theft. Recent high-profile examples... Full Article
Strong Passwords: Protect Yourself Online Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 16, 2025 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #technology #internet #phishing #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams #protectyourself #Strongpassword #keep it safe #MFA Passwords are the keys to your online life. They protect your identity, your money, and your personal data. Yet many of us still use weak or repeated passwords, making it easier for hackers to access our accounts. As part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series , this guide shares best... Full Article
Understanding Phishing and How to Spot It Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 9, 2025 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #technology #internet #phishing #stopthinkconnect #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams Online scams are not just a problem for big cities or businesses. They can happen to anyone, anywhere. As part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series , we’re sharing helpful information to keep everyone in our community safer online. Phishing (and its text-message version called... Full Article
Celebrating 811 Day Know What’s Below: Why 811 Day Matters for Your Safety and Ours Aug 5, 2025 | posted by #811 #digsafe #beforeyoudig #safety #protectyourhome #protectyourself #security #technology Every year on August 11th , the telecommunications and utility industries come together to raise awareness about a simple, lifesaving number: 811 . At Reliance Connects, we’re proud to join in the message—because every time you dig without checking what’s underground, you could be cutting into... Full Article
SAVE MONEY WITH LIFELINE Save up to $19.25 a month Feb 3, 2025 | posted by #internet #wifi #technology #news #savemoney #lifeline Have you heard of Lifeline? Lifeline is a federal program that provides up to $19.25  off the cost of Internet service every month for qualifying consumers. We at Reliance Connects believe access to affordable Internet service is vital for the people we serve. Lifeline can help you stay... Full Article
Internet vs. Wi-Fi What’s the Difference? Feb 12, 2024 | posted by Reliance Connects #internet #wifi #ethernet “What’s the WiFi here?” “This WiFi is too slow” “We need better WiFi” Sometimes we hear that internet and WiFi are the same thing, or that someone doesn’t need internet service, they just want WiFi. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes... Full Article
Call 811 Before You Dig Jan 21, 2024 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #811 On occasion, almost everyone has occasion to do a little yardwork—and sometimes it involves using a shovel. Maybe you want to do some spring gardening or plant a bush. Perhaps you're installing a new mailbox. It doesn't matter the reason, if you're putting a shovel into the ground—you really... Full Article
Six Tips for Using Social Media Safely Dec 11, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #social media Social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch and stay connected with loved ones around the globe. It’s also made users increasingly vulnerable to cyber crimes such as: Data breaches Hacking Fake accounts and impersonation scams Phishing Sending... Full Article
Think Twice Before Taking That Social Media Quiz Nov 21, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety #scams #security #social media Your childhood pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, your first car. Why would a random social media quiz about which Harry Potter character you’d most relate to need to know these things? Well, there’s a chance it’s a scam.   These types of topics are all common account security questions used... Full Article
Cyber Security Awareness Month Oct 17, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #security #safety #internet Seven Cybersecurity Steps to Keep Your Devices & Accounts Safe What's more important to you: the safety of your data and online accounts, or having an easy experience when browsing the web? According to a 2021 Norton study, you probably picked the latter: more than three out of five... Full Article
Bytes vs. bits How Internet Speed Affects File Download Times Sep 11, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #internet #bandwidth Internet terminology can be a little confusing, so we’re here to help clear some things up about some common phrases and numbers used when measuring internet speed, file size, and how your subscribed speed impacts file download times.   A  bit (b)  is short for  binary digit , and bits are most... Full Article
Watch Out for Automatic Account Renewal Scams Like This One Sep 5, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #scams #security #safety Have you received an email or text message that looks like the image above? In this scam email that was sent to a customer, the sender is posing as Norton, a company that offers anti-virus software. An invoice has been included in the email that details a subscription to “Norton 360 premium.”... Full Article
Protect Your Smartphone in the Heat this Summer May 16, 2023 | posted by Reliance Connects #safety Summer is officially here, and that means ample opportunities for great photos out in the sun. Unfortunately, smartphones don’t enjoy the sunshine as much as we do. Follow these tips to protect your cell phone from overheating.  Keep your phone out of direct sunlight and hot cars... Full Article