HTC TV NOW: Combine Packages with Your Favorite Channels!
These days, if you want to watch something, you don’t have to be sitting in front of your TV. After getting so used to having entertainment at your fingertips, it can be frustrating to miss a big game or a new episode of your favorite show just because you can’t be in your home. This…
Why and How to Clean Your Internet Browser Cache
If you’ve noticed your browser taking longer to retrieve search results, it could be due to a simple problem you can fix yourself. Too much data may be stored in your browser’s cache, which can slow down your Internet. We’ll explain what your cache does, why you should clear it regularly, and how to clear…
Why do I need a home phone?
You may have the fanciest, most advanced cell phone, but chances are it’s still not capable of delivering the advantages of a landline. Having a home phone means increased safety, peace of mind, and an easier time staying connected with those in your community. Consider these important reasons to have HTC residential phone service, and…
Need More Secure Internet? Passwords and Passcodes are Key
Just like there are many ways that your online data can be stolen, there are also many ways to keep it secure. Last month we discussed security tools and how to improve security in your social media accounts and online purchases. This month is our follow-up blog about security using passwords and passcodes! Follow these…
Watch for Your 2021 HTC Directory!
It’s no secret that we’re all ready to say goodbye to 2020. A new year will hopefully bring brighter days for small businesses and residents in Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties, and HTC hopes to provide them with support by delivering a new 2021 HTC Directory to our customers. A New Year and a…
Happy Holidays from HTC
HTC is Thankful to Celebrate the Holidays There’s no question that 2020 has been a tough year, but thankfully, the holidays always remind us to remember all the joyful things in our lives. HTC feels so blessed that throughout this pandemic, our wonderful community has continued to support our business as well as all of…
Need More Secure Internet? Follow These Tips!
Whether you’re concerned about your financial information being stolen, your business’ data being breached, or any of your personal information being hacked, you should know that there are ways to keep your info secure. This month we’ll discuss security tools and how to improve security in your social media accounts and online purchases. And check…
Support Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday
We at HTC have always encouraged our customers to shop local during the weekend after Thanksgiving, but this year, it’s more important than ever. Small business owners in Waterloo, Red Bud, Columbia and other rural communities have been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic, and now is the time to show them our support as…
Security and Privacy in Today’s Smart Homes
It’s hard to believe the futuristic things we used to see on the Jetsons are actually now a real thing. Smart homes are full of watches, robotic help, video chats…they’ve all been invented, and new innovative offerings are being introduced every year to make our lives easier. But as convenient as all this new technology…
How to Check if a Website is Safe
The Internet has made it possible to have anything we need at our fingertips. But along with the convenience of being able to order food, interact with friends, and read about what’s happening all around the world, the Internet is also filled with potential risks. To avoid ending up on a site that can endanger…