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unWired Broadband is proud to announce that we have launched a new tower in Le Grand, CA. Coming in at 228 feet tall, this tower will serve over 50 existing customers in the Le Grand area, as well as provide capacity to serve another 39 new customers. This tower is the 21st tower unWired has launched in 2019. The addition of a new tower in the Le Grand area is the most recent expression of unWired’s continued commitment to providing fast & reliable Internet to those in rural and underserved areas throughout Central California. In the coming months, we look forward to making continued improvements to our existing network, as well as expanding our coverage area.

unWired Broadband is proud to announce that we have launched a new tower in Tulare, CA. Coming in at 284 feet tall, this tower will serve over 180 existing customers in the Tulare area, as well as provide capacity to serve another 180 new customers. This tower is the 20th tower unWired has launched in 2019. The addition of a new tower in the Tulare area is the most recent expression of unWired’s continued commitment to providing fast & reliable Internet to those in rural and underserved areas throughout Central California. In the coming months, we look forward to making continued improvements to our existing network, as well as expanding our coverage area.

With the holiday season coming up, it’s time to start making your gift list and checking it twice! We’re here to help; here are some tech gift ideas for everyone in your life. Tile Bluetooth Tracker If you know someone who always seems to be losing their keys or wallet, a Tile Bluetooth Tracker could be the perfect gift! Simply attach the Tile to an item that is commonly misplaces and connect it to the Tile app on your smartphone. Via the app, you can ring your Tile or see where it is on a map. Tiles come in several different shapes: a keychain, a small sticker or a slim card that easily fits in a wallet or laptop case. It can also help you find your phone; you can double-press on the Tile and it will make your phone ring, even if it is switched to silent.

South Valley Bakersfield Christmas Parade – December 5 at 6:00pm in Downtown Bakersfield Taft Christmas Parade – December 9 at 6pm on Center Street in Taft Candy Cane Lane Parade in Visalia – December 2 at 7pm in Downtown Visalia Tulare Children’s Christmas Parade – December 5 at 6 pm in Downtown Tulare Children’s Christmas Parade – December 5 at 7pm on Main Street in Porterville Greatest Show Christmas Parade in Lemoore – December 7 at 6pm in Downtown Lemoore Hanford Christmas Parade – November 29 at 6pm in Downtown Hanford Children’s Electric Parade in Clovis – December 7 at 6:30pm in Old Town Clovis Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade – December 7 on Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno Nation’s Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade in Sanger – December 7 at 11am in Downtown Sanger

In the ever-changing online world, it can be hard to find safe and age-appropriate content for your kids to watch, especially when there is so much content available online. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about what your kids might stumble across on these kid-friendly streaming services. YouTube Kids If your kids love watching YouTube, this app is perfect for them! YouTube Kids only has content that has been deemed family-friendly, but you can also approve or block any content. You can also approve entire collections that have been curated based on topics or your child’s age. On YouTube Kids, you can create customized profiles for each child and set time limits. YouTube Kids is completely free and can be viewed on most mobile devices, smart TVs or computers. For an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to YouTube Premium for $11.99/month. Netflix Kids If you have a Netflix account, then you already have access to this streaming option for kids. Simply create a Kids profile on your Netflix account and your child can have access to a curated collection of family-friendly content. In addition to a library of content, there is also a navigation bar with familiar characters so that your kids can select their favorite shows without having to read titles. Netflix accounts start at $8.99 a month and can be accessed on most mobile devices, smart TVs or computers.

Whether you are a freelancer, or you are remotely working for a larger company, working from home can have its unique struggles. However, there are plenty of online tools and apps that can help you find success and be productive while working remotely. Stay organized. Todoist If you’re looking for a to-do list app that helps you keep track of every area of your life, Todoist might what you’ve been looking for! Todoist lets you create different folders and projects to organize different areas of your life. You can also easily prioritize your tasks so that you can focus on what’s most important and set due dates so that you don’t miss a thing! Asana Taking to-do lists to another level, Asana lets you manage big projects with ease. With Asana, you can break down big projects into smaller action steps. Track your progress and visualize your work with multiple views including calendar, list and timeline. You can also connect Asana to all the tools you use with over 100 integrations.

Having a secure password is an easy step everyone can take in order to protect themselves from identity theft, fraud, or other online dangers. With technology evolving, simple one-word passwords aren’t going to be able to protect your information anymore. Some of your most important data and information is stored online, so it is essential to ensure that it is protected. Here are some tips to help you create and manage secure passwords. The Basics The first step to making your password more secure is to understand how hackers can guess your passwords. When most people imagine someone trying to hack into their Facebook or bank account, they imagine someone sitting a computer typing in different passwords. However, the reality is that hackers use complex software that can use algorithms to make random guesses until they guess your password. These programs can make guesses at a very high rate and the more complex your password is, the harder it will be for the software to guess. Here are some basics to help you create a strong and complex password:

For a long time, Netflix was the king of streaming services. However, other major media companies are now cashing in on the rising popularity of streaming services. Within the next several years, you can expect a huge influx of new streaming services from brands that you already know and love, such as Disney, NBC and Apple. Here’s a breakdown of some of the streaming services slated to be launching soon! Disney+ Probably the most buzzworthy streaming service coming this year is Disney+. Launching on November 12, 2019, it will feature content from the Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars franchises, as well as 30 seasons of The Simpsons and 21st Century Fox classics. In addition to a library of licensed content, they will also be releasing original movies and TV shows, only available on Disney+. Plans will start at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Apple TV+ Unlike other streaming services, Apple TV+ will only feature original TV shows and movies. You can expect a myriad of content from Hollywood power players including Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Anniston, M. Night Shyamalan, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah, Brie Larson and Jason Momoa. You do not have to have an Apple TV device in order to watch; the service will be available on any device that supports the Apple TV app. Subscriptions will be on $4.99 a month, and if you purchase a new Apple device, you will get a year of Apple TV+ for free!

With the temperatures starting to cool down, pumpkin patch and corn maze season is quickly arriving! This is the perfect time of year to get outside, spend some time with your family and friends and enjoy the cooler weather. We wanted to share some Central Valley fall attractions that are sure to get you and your family into the fall spirit. Tulare County Vossler Farms in Visalia Check out one of south Valley’s most epic corn mazes at Vossler Farms! The 2019 season opens on September 28 and the ten-acre corn maze will be open Wednesday through Sunday, with the pumpkin patch open every day of the week. Fresno County Pumpkin King in Fresno Located on Blackstone and Shaw in Fresno, Pumpkin King will be open beginning on September 27 and will be open seven days a week. Pony rides, bounce houses and a straw bale maze for the kids make this a great place to take your family. Hobb’s Grove in Sanger

Cable providers don’t want to dig trenches. In most rural areas, traditional wirelines Internet services like Comcast or AT&T aren’t available. Cable companies only offer services within urban or suburban areas that have a high population density. In order to bring cable Internet service to rural areas, providers would have to dig trenches to bring the wirelines out to the country. Unfortunately, these providers do not think that it is worth it to dig trenches in rural areas, as there are fewer customers per mile than in urban areas. DSL is slow and does not guarantee their speeds. DSL Internet can be available in certain rural areas through a local phone company. However, even if DSL is available, speeds can drastically vary depending on how far away you are from the phone company hub. Even if you are close to the phone company hub, your speeds may still be inconsistent because most DSL providers do not guarantee their speeds.