Holiday Lights, Crafts, and Cookies Plus Handy Travel Resources and More
Holiday Lights, Crafts, and Cookies Plus Handy Travel Resources and More
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  December 2021  
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JUST FOR YOU
Office Closures for the Christmas Season

christmas hours MVlink hopes your Christmas season is filled with wonderful moments and warm smiles. As you plan your activities, please take note of our office's holiday schedule:
  • Closed on Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th
  • Closed on Friday, December 31st
In case of a service emergency, please call us at 800-582-8998.
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MUST-SEE VIDEOS
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8 Best Christmas Houses
Do you hang a few light strands on your bushes and call it good? You'll be amazed and inspired by these displays.
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Float-Through McDonalds
Paddling works up an appetite. Check out this float-through McDonalds located in — wait for it — Hamburg, Germany.
NEWS AND VIEWS
What Affects Your Wi-Fi Connection?

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Getting fast, reliable Wi-Fi in our home networks is essential. We connect more devices than ever to Wi-Fi and use them 24/7 for everything from video streaming and social media sharing to home automation and monitoring. But sometimes it seems like we're not getting the speeds we should be, such as when it takes forever to upload our holiday photos to a photo sharing site, or when Netflix freezes just when we're getting to the best part of the movie. And while it's possible that there's something wrong with your Wi-Fi setup or your Internet connection, there are other factors you should consider first before calling your service provider.
  1. The first thing to understand about Internet speeds is that certain minimum speeds are needed to enjoy different types of online activities. Video streaming is the best example of this. The better the video quality, the faster your Internet speed needs to be to enjoy it. Streaming companies typically publish minimum speeds for the different levels of video quality: standard definition (SD), high definition (HD) and ultra-high-definition/4K. Netflix suggests a 3 Mbps service for standard streaming, 5 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K.
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MVlink Member Tip

When setting up your fiber internet account, make sure you add all authorized users to the account. This is particularly important for business accounts. An authorized user is anyone who can contact MVlink and request maintenance, upgrades, billing and account information on behalf of your organization or household. MVlink only discusses accounts with authorized users. Setting this up properly from the beginning will save you time. As an authorized user, you can add additional authorized employees or members of your household to your account at any time. To do so, simply contact our Fiber team at 800-927-6068 or email fiber@mvec.coop.  
SITES OF THE MONTH
Driving Force  
Driving Force
Your car may have safety features you don't know about or aren't using. Explore this site to watch videos and learn more.
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Track All Your Packages  
Track All Your Packages
Shopping online for lots of gifts? Track all of your packages — from UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and more — on this one site.
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Unclaimed Property  
Unclaimed Property
Every state has unclaimed property programs to find owners of lost and forgotten assets. Is there money waiting for you?
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CUSTOMER ALERT
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COOKING DEMO
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10 Holiday Cookies
Learn to make yummy cookies including Christmas Swirl, Snow Ball, Cranberry Orange, and Red Velvet Crinkle.
Cooking Demo 2 - Download Graphics to View  
7 Healthy Soups
From Matzo Ball Soup to Spicy Corn Chowder, these easy recipes are the perfect choice for dinner on a cold day.
POPULAR APPS
Cool Places to Stay  
Cool Places to Stay
Airbnb offers unique listings in over 34,000 cities. This app lets you easily explore your options and book your next stay.
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Simply Fun Game  
Simply Fun Game
When you want to "go with the flow," this simple yet addictive Flow Free puzzle with colorful graphics may be ideal.
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Weather With Attitude  
Weather With Attitude
Weather doesn't have to be dull. This app features hilarious dialogue and delightful animations to keep you feeling sunny.
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CRAFTY IDEAS
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10 Christmas Decorations
These crafts are fast and festive! Make fake snow, emoji and snowman ornaments, glittery snowflakes, and more.
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Feed Birds Beautifully
Enhance your yard while you feed the birds with a DIY birdseed wreath, birdseed garland, or orchid pot bird feeder.
FAQ/TUTORIAL
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Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative · 109 N Huber Street · Anamosa, IA 52205
Phone: 319-462-3542 · 800-927-6068

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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