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26 Jun 2024

Best Practices to Use Fitness Apps and Trackers Securely

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Fitness apps and trackers are becoming more popular as people seek to improve their health and wellness. These devices can monitor various body metrics, such as heart rate, sleep quality, calories burned, and steps taken. They can also provide personalized … Continued

Apps, Devices, Digital literacy, Fitness, For Missourians
12 Jun 2024

Healthcare Portals: How to Decide if You Should Use One?

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Healthcare portals offer a secure and convenient way for you to access your personal health information and interact with healthcare providers. These applications can enhance your participation in your healthcare and help streamline processes such as bill pay, prescription refills, … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, healthcare, wellness
29 May 2024

How to Find a Telehealth or Tele-mental Health Provider

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Many of the same considerations for finding a provider for in-person health services apply to finding a telehealth or tele-mental health provider. You should look for a provider who is licensed, qualified, experienced, and compatible with your needs and preferences. … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Telehealth
15 May 2024

Benefits of Telehealth and Tele-Mental Health

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

Telehealth is the use of telephones and\or videoconferencing technology to provide health care services, including mental health care. Tele-mental health is sometimes referred to as telepsychiatry or telepsychology. Research suggests that tele-mental health services can be effective for many people, … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Telehealth
1 May 2024

Understanding Drive-By and Pop-Up Computer Infections

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

I’ve just spent some time scanning a computer in my house that had a pop-up virus trying to infect it. Drive-by and pop-up infections are quite common and can lead to your computer and data being compromised. Drive-by downloads are … Continued

computer viruses, cybersecurity, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians
30 Apr 2024

BEAD — Let’s Not Throw Away Our Shot Part 3 – Adoption

by Marc McCarty | | 0

By: Marc McCarty and Meredith Morrison When COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic in March 2020, much of our normal in-person activity ceased, and was replaced by a new, “online normal.” Even though millions lacked a broadband connection, without question … Continued

broadband, funding
17 Apr 2024

Common Issues with Home Networks and How to Fix Them

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

A home network connects multiple devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, TVs, printers, and smart home devices, to each other and to the internet. Sometimes you may encounter problems with your home network that affect your online experience. Here are … Continued

Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians, Home Network
3 Apr 2024

Should You Rent or Own Your Home Internet Equipment?

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

If you’re thinking about getting Internet in your home for the first time, changing providers, or wondering if you should ask your provider about an equipment upgrade, you may want to consider the option of owning versus renting the equipment … Continued

broadband, Digital Ambassadors, Digital literacy, For Missourians
19 Mar 2024

Exploring Alternatives to the Affordable Connectivity Program

by Lear, Joe K. | | 0

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government initiative designed to help low-income households afford internet service. However, this program stopped accepting new applications February 7, 2024, and is scheduled to run out of funding in April 2024.  Congress … Continued

ACP, Affordability, broadband, Connectivity, Digital Ambassadors, For Missourians
7 Mar 2024

BEAD — Let’s Not Throw Away Our Shot Part 2 –Affordability

by Marc McCarty | | 0

By Marc McCarty & Meredith Morrison The last Blog described the Missouri Office of Broadband Development’s (OBD) proposal to spend up to $1.7 billion for broadband projects that will be funded by the federal government’s Broadband Equity Access Deployment (BEAD) … Continued

broadband, FCC, funding

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