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February is National Senior Independence Month
Although the aging process can make people more dependent on others, technology is helping the elderly live full and independent lives for as long as possible. For example, smart watches contact emergency assistance after the wearer falls, and smart pill boxes aid in medication management. Our company wants seniors to take full advantage of what internet service and connected devices offer in terms of independent living. Call 800-927-6068 or email fiber@mvec.com if you have questions.
 
Correctly complete the quiz with information found in our current MVlink eNewsletter for a chance to win a $10 credit on your next internet bill. Click here to take the quiz! Congrats to last month's quiz winner -- Bonnie from Hopkinton. 
A Leap Year Offers an Extra Day to Play
As a leap year, 2024 has 366 days. What will you do with the bonus day of February 29th? Consider planning an activity with friends or family that you'll remember and talk about years from now. It doesn't have to be crazy or expensive, just memorable. After all, a chance like this only comes around every four years! |
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Mesmerizing Glass Crafting Experience the rare, ancient skills of glass crafting and the delicate process of creating Venetian glass chandeliers. |
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Teen's First Look at Colors His friends banded together to buy this teen with color blindness the glasses that enabled him to finally enjoy colors. |
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Maintaining Your Digital Wellbeing
by Security Awareness News 
Developing good habits in life is the key to strong physical and mental health. Research shows that people who regularly eat healthy foods and exercise are generally happier. A commitment to those habits (and many others) can be challenging, but it's a fundamental part of living a fulfilling life. Similarly, you can take actions that contribute to the health of your digital well-being. By making a commitment to the following security habits, you can avoid the many scams and downsides of living in a connected world. Remain dedicated to strong passwords. Protecting your online accounts is one of the most important aspects of personal security. As you can probably guess, strong passwords represent the first step to keeping those accounts safe. Reminder: A strong password is long, hard for others to guess but easy for you to remember, and never used twice. Think before you click. Phishing is any attempt to lure people into making a bad decision — like clicking on a malicious link or paying a fraudulent invoice — and it is one of the top concerns. Stay alert for common warning signs of those scams, such as threatening messages, unexpected attachments, and urgent requests. Avoid oversharing on social media. Scammers often search social media profiles in hopes of finding valuable information. They will then use that information to launch phishing attacks designed to steal money or even more confidential information. Avoid it by setting your social profiles to private and being selective about what you post. Stay updated. Outdated devices and software are easy targets for cybercriminals and place confidential information at risk. That's why developers often release updates, especially for operating systems of computers and smartphones. Enable automatic updates wherever they're available so you never miss a crucial patch. Practice good mobile hygiene. Smartphones have access to an abundance of personal data and are top targets for cybercriminals. As such, it's crucial to maintain proper mobile hygiene. That means only installing apps from trusted sources, limiting the permissions of those apps (such as access to contacts and location), and removing apps you no longer need. 
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Phishing Emails are Getting Harder to Spot 
Remember the "Prince of Nigeria" emails with broken English, spelling mistakes, and grammar errors that tried to get would-be victims to send their life savings? Phishing emails designed to steal money or information have become much more sophisticated and convincing through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. Be extra skeptical of the emails you receive.
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Never Used ChatGPT? It's easy (and free) to use ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot. Give it a prompt and instantly see what it writes for you. Learn more... |
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Enjoy a Virtual Vacation AirPano provides 360º videos of breathtaking spots from around the globe. They're the next best thing to a real trip. Learn more... |
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Get Color Inspiration Whether you're planning to paint your home or start work on a craft project, this site displays lots of lovely color combos. Learn more... |
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5 Flavorful Potato Sides February is Potato Lovers Month and a great time to try Fondant Potatoes, German Potato Dumplings, Baked Potato Puffs, and more. |
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3 Easy Vegetable Sides Need more veggies in your diet? These recipes for carrots, brussels sprouts, and acorn squash are loaded with flavor and easy to make. |
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MONOPOLY GO! Roll the dice! Expand your empire! Challenge your friends! Win big! This takes the beloved Monopoly game to a whole new level. Learn more... |
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Caliber Looking for a better way to work out? This offers training programs, seamless workout tracking, strength metrics, and nutrition education. Learn more... |
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Weather Underground The world's most accurate weather service uses hyper-local weather data. Get current conditions or forecasts and check the interactive map. Learn more... |
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Build a Beautiful Bloom Colored paper, scissors, and glue are all you need to make a gorgeous paper flower that never fades and always delights. |
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Cool Refrigerator Magnets Turn clear glass gemstones into lovely refrigerator magnets that showcase your choice of images from greeting cards or gift wrap. |
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Phone: 319-462-3542 · 800-927-6068 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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