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Secure Your Information with Tech Home

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:07:56 +0000

Everyone who uses the internet should be investing in protection to keep personal information safe. Tech Home does just that. Choose between 3 plans for easy, scalable protection with transparent monthly or yearly subscription costs. Why You Need Tech Home Security Kids Using Electronic Devices As a parent, you can manage how much time your kids are spending on their devices, monitor social media and browser history, and block websites. Passwords Saved on Your Computer You’ll have access to a Password Keeper, which stores usernames and passwords with strong encryption software to keep your information safe. Lost or Stolen Phone Protection …
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Tongue Twister: Two Tools to Tackle Troubleshooting

Ryan Johnson — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:41:35 +0000

Have you ever had a problem with your service and thought to yourself, “Man, I wish there was an easier way to resolve this”? So have we! That’s why we’ve rolled out two tools to help you troubleshoot faster and easier. Astrea Diagnose At Astrea, we developed an app that allows you, the user, to troubleshoot any issue you may be experiencing all through an easy-to-use app that’s available to all Astrea customers for free! The app allows you to receive real time intel on device speeds, connection health and problem management. The free application provides the following features: Connection …
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Why Should I Get Astrea Juice if I Already Have a Router?

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:52:22 +0000

You already have your own router at home, and maybe your router is doing the job for you too. Or maybe its not and you wish your internet was working better at certain times or in specific areas of your home. But if you already have a router, then why should you get Astrea Juice? Isn’t it the same thing? The answer to that last question is no. Astrea Juice is a whole home adaptive Wi-Fi solution packed with extra features to give you and your family the best internet experience possible. Below we will dig in on all that …
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Troubleshooting Internet Issues When Winter Weather Hits

Ryan Johnson — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:50:15 +0000

Winter has arrived and there are a few things to keep in mind with the snow that comes along with it, as well as the impact that snow can have on your internet. Satellite internet service is the most likely internet culprit to have connection issues during bad weather since data has to travel through air rather than cables to bring internet to your home. Plus, the dishes themselves are outside in the elements which may weaken the signal if you do not gently remove the snow from your satellite dish with a soft bristle brush. If the snow cannot …
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Understanding Your Internet Delivery Method

Ryan Johnson — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:57:34 +0000

You probably already know that there are multiple ways that you can receive a Wi-Fi signal to your home, but do you know what those methods are and how they work? In this article, we will go over the three different types of internet that Astrea provides, and how each of them differ. 1.) Coax Cable Cable internet is one of the most popular internet connections. It is the most prevalent option in highly populated areas. This method delivers fast, reliable internet from a cable directly into your home. The signal travels from a central location called the head end …
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Slow Speeds Bogging You Down? This Could Be Why.

Ryan Johnson — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:51:11 +0000

As we’ve spent more time at home, we’ve likely also spent more time using our internet. Have your speeds seemed slower than normal? In this article we will go over some of the top reasons you could be experiencing slow speeds, how to check those speeds, and how to resolve your speed related problems. How to Run a Speed Test So you’ve noticed your speeds seem a little off. The first step in verifying your suspicions is to run a speed test. Running a speed test will allow you to identify performance trends, identify devices that may be slowing things …
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Cookies, But Not the Christmas Kind

Ryan Johnson — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:07:55 +0000

So you’ve gotten some pop-ups asking you about cookies? But you know they can’t possibly be referring to the sweet treat you like to indulge in this time of year. So what are these internet cookies and how should you handle them? We’ll dive into it all in this post, so keep reading below to learn more! What Are Cookies? Cookies are a type of data that a website can collect about what kind of habits you have and what you like from their website. By tracking these behaviors, a website will be able to give you the best user …
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Astrea and Three Lakes Chamber partner to bring free public Wi-Fi to Three Lakes, WI

Ryan Johnson — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:41:26 +0000

Three Lakes, WI: Astrea, a division of CCI Systems, Inc. of Iron Mountain, MI, and Three Lakes Chamber have partnered to bring free public Wi-Fi to Three Lakes, WI. This partnership will provide an internet option for community members who may not have access to internet at their home. The public Wi-Fi location, located at Cy Williams Park in Three Lakes, WI, is completely free to use and is available to all members of the general public living in the Three Lakes area. This public Wi-Fi access point will be open for use at all times to allow the community to have flexible …
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Password Knowledge & Safety: Efficiently Managing Your Passwords

Ryan Johnson — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:14:37 +0000

In a world where the internet is a necessity, it seems that most every site that we use now requires us to have a username and password to utilize their services. While this can be useful for things like remembering the types of products or content you like best or saving your favorite items in your cart for later, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all of your logins for so many different sites. We are often told that to keep our accounts as secure as possible, it is best to use a different password for the different …
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