Do You Know Who’s Calling? Imagine answering the phone without knowing who was calling. This was the reality before caller identification (ID)* became commonplace about 20 years ago. Some might argue that this still happens today in the form of “spoofing.” A phone...
Internet usage on Golden West’s network has increased between 25 and 30% since COVID-19 arrived in the area. Golden West takes its responsibility of connecting its customers seriously, and its network is up for the challenge.
Sync Your Email Across Multiple Devices Not only are you sending and receiving more email today than ever before, you are also likely accessing your email on more devices today than ever before. According to Statista, a provider of marketing and consumer data, people...
Many Options Exist to Back Up Computer Data & Prevent Loss One South Dakota woman – like most moms – proudly captured photos of her children as they grew. She carefully organized the photos on her computer and created a backup on an external hard drive. But life...
Video Conferencing Best Practices Many of us likely feel like we’ve become experts at video conference calls over the past few months. Mastering your video conference platform of choice is just part of communicating successfully online. It’s also important to follow...
Do You Feel the Need for Speed? Golden West will keep you connected to the internet, but for optimum performance, it’s important that you subscribe to the internet speed that meets or exceeds your needs. How Much Speed Do You Need? Golden West offers three residential...
What if the Pandemic Had Hit 20 Years Ago? Remembering the good old days may mean looking back just a few months before March 1, 2020. Many of us may longingly recall being able to travel or going out for dinner and a movie with friends without concern. Let’s look...
Call 988 for Suicide Prevention & 211 for SD Resource Information Golden West telephone subscribers in need can now call two new three-digit numbers for help. Dialing 988 from a Golden West phone line will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and...
Golden West and Its Customers Must Comply with Copyright Act Today – May 4th – has come to be known pop culturally as “Star Wars Day.” While it’s great to celebrate Star Wars by streaming and downloading, be sure to do so without breaking copyright laws. Golden West...
How to Spot an Email Scam Scammers are working overtime during the pandemic coming up with new ways to steal money and personal information. Many pretend to be someone else, like a business you know and trust, government officials or family members in need. Golden...