Throwback Thursday: The Television
What we know today as the television ranges across a wide variety of services, subscriptions, and devices which have its own unique set of features. The word television has undergone a transition for a...
Flashback Friday
It's hard to imagine a time without the internet, computers, or social media being at our fingertips but that time did exist. I’m sure many of you can recall such a time but the...
Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Scams: What You Need to Know
Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. The COVID-19 crisis is no exception, with many scammers pretending to extend...
Managing Screen Time While Kids Are Home From School
With many kids out of school and spending more time at home, finding ways to fill the time is essential. As most parents know, it can be tempting to allow children to...
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations, Expands Telehealth Options
Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived a series of regulations to lift certain telehealth restrictions and expand telehealth options as Texas responds to COVID-19. These waivers will allow a smart phone or...
3 Technologies to Help You Feel Connected to Far Away Loved Ones
When it’s not possible to be near loved ones, being connected becomes more important.
Here are three technologies to feel closer to friends and family, wherever they may be:
DETCOG Asking for Help with Broadband Internet Study
Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is currently sponsoring a Broadband Internet study in Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler Counties. DETCOG is...
Angelina College offers new web technology degree
LUFKIN, TX – Angelina College is offering a Web Technology program starting this fall. The program is a two-year course of study leading to an associate degree. A one-year certificate is also available.
The future...
Smartphone Addiction Leads to Personal, Social, Workplace Problems
Females more susceptible to addiction, new research shows
Excessive smartphone use leads to problems, and females are especially susceptible to addiction, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
“Our smartphones have...
Your Phone’s Power Use Can Give Hackers an Opening
Experts have long known the risks associated with charging a smartphone using a USB cord that can also transfer data, but new research shows that even without data wires, hackers using a "side channel"...