Skiing and snowboarding are the perfect activities for passing the time and staying active this winter. Here are the latest updates from Mt. Bachelor regarding COVID-19 safety protocols: The first tip is the most obvious, yet important: Stay home if you’re sick, and avoid contact with people who are sick! Just because a mountain’s a… Continue Reading
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend receive boost from BendBroadband
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend have been been providing vital assistance to the children of the Bend Community during this time. BendBroadband is proud to assist with their increased broadband needs. “We are happy and honored to assist with the growing broadband needs of the Boys and Girls Club of Bend during this… Continue Reading
How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure
Protecting your personal information can help reduce your risk of identity theft. There are four main ways to do it: know who you share information with; store and dispose of your personal information securely, especially your Social Security number; ask questions before deciding to share your personal information; and maintain appropriate security on your computers… Continue Reading
Youtoo America channel to be dropped
As of Dec. 31, Youtoo America (Channel 69) will be dropped from the Essentials Package. Continue Reading
TV channel blackouts are happening more and more
In 2010, there were eight instances when channels were taken off the air because of an impasse between broadcasters and cable, and video operators. In 2019, the number of channel blackouts grew to 281. Why are these channel blackouts on the rise? A flattening of TV ad dollars, rising production costs, and the recent flurry… Continue Reading
BendBroadband helps reconnect Central Oregon communities
Internet has officially been restored to Mckenzie Bridge, Blue River, and Rainbow, Oregon, a community devastated by the recent Holiday Farm WildFire which swept across Central Oregon. “None of this would have worked without the upstream and downstream bandwidth BendBroadband provided,” said Geoff Turner, CEO of Elevate Technologies and volunteer. “You guys don’t even serve… Continue Reading
Veterans Day: Q&A with a Bend veteran
Check out this Q&A with Tim Reams, senior administrator–Field Services and local Bend Veteran! What motivated you to join the military? I grow up in a very patriotic family. My Grandfather served in France during WW1, my father and older brother were in the Army. I group wanting adventure, and from an early age, I… Continue Reading
Online Shopping tips: Compare before you buy
Shopping online? A little research can save you a lot of money. Even when you know what you want, it can be overwhelming to choose among dozens of products, brands, and websites. Use these tips to help get the best deal – and to avoid a bogus offer posted by a scam artist. Think Before… Continue Reading
7 Essential LinkedIn Tips
They say, “It’s all about who you know,” when it comes to landing a job. With LinkedIn, the network of “who you know” only gets larger. That’s why it’s increasingly important to make sure you’re representing yourself accurately and professionally online. Working with a TDS Talent Acquisition Specialist in Human Resources, we came up with… Continue Reading
Tips to keep your office desk area clean
When people think of dirty or unsanitary places, an office space might not be one of the first things that come to mind. However, office spaces can build up a lot of germs and bacteria especially if you have a high number of workers in an area. In fact, statistics about unclean work places can… Continue Reading
