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AI-powered ChatGPT attracts attention, is free to try!

AI-powered ChatGPT attracts attention, is free to try!

by Editorial Staff | May 12, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the buzz ever since the introduction of the ChatGPT tool was made available free to the public late last year. While the full impact is hard to predict, AI is already changing things like the way we plan our travel or how we prepare our resume to apply for a job.

Beyond Google: Test search engines, then choose a favorite

Beyond Google: Test search engines, then choose a favorite

by Editorial Staff | May 3, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

Looking for a search engine that suits your needs? Whether you’re planning a family vacation, shopping for holiday gifts in advance, or searching for a new dinner recipe, search engines are essential. Check out some of the most popular search engines preferred by users to help you decide which one is best for you!

Friendly farm friends make fascinating fiber products

Friendly farm friends make fascinating fiber products

by Editorial Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

From hand-dyed yarn to handmade crafts and more, Busy Ewe Farm & Fibers sells items produced from its Teeswater sheep flock. Check out Brenda Anderson’s dying, weaving, and spinning products, as well as her friendly farm friends.

Managing email made easy in a few steps

Managing email made easy in a few steps

by Editorial Staff | Apr 20, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

While emails were exciting to receive in the past, today emails seem very overwhelming for people. Nobody wants to constantly deal with unwanted emails and potential personal information being shared. Here are a few simple ways to make managing email easy for you.

The trouble with compromised email accounts and how to keep yours secure

The trouble with compromised email accounts and how to keep yours secure

by Editorial Staff | Apr 14, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

Phishing email scams are a common way for scammers to gain access to personal information, including email accounts, which can lead to compromised passwords and other sensitive data. The SLAM method can help identify phishing emails by examining the sender, links, attachments, and message for red flags.

The mysterious evolution of today’s 911 emergency system

The mysterious evolution of today’s 911 emergency system

by Editorial Staff | Apr 5, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference

Kitty Genovese’s murder case is credited as a driving factor of the 911 systems we have in place today.

Field tech finds career fit closer to home

Field tech finds career fit closer to home

by Editorial Staff | Mar 24, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Golden West Field Technician Austin Parry likes working for Golden West and still being able to help with the family farm in his spare time. He enjoys learning more about his customers and making sure they are getting the service they need.

‘Sweet’ business born out of vanilla-making hobby

‘Sweet’ business born out of vanilla-making hobby

by Editorial Staff | Mar 15, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Taylor Ernster turned a hobby into a business, when he started Vanilla Bean Kings in the basement of his home over a decade ago. In 2022 the business landed itself on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

5 things that impact Wi-Fi speed and connection

5 things that impact Wi-Fi speed and connection

by Editorial Staff | Mar 15, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

Learn about what 5 things could be impacting your Wi-Fi speed and connection.

Short-dial numbers reach universal connections quickly

Short-dial numbers reach universal connections quickly

by Editorial Staff | Mar 15, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured

Decades ago, a person could dial the last four digits of a phone number to call someone in their same three-digit exchange. Just last year all calls in South Dakota require dialing 10 digits.

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