Celebrating Freedom, Unity, and 30 Years of Service

Celebrating Freedom, Unity, and 30 Years of Service

As we see the Stars and Stripes, flying from our 125' Lift Truck, lit by the fireworks in the night sky, we're reminded of the courage, sacrifice, and spirit that built this nation. For nearly 30 years, Softcom has been proud to be part of this American journey,...

Attention Softcom customers in Acampo!

Attention Softcom customers in Acampo!

We wanted to let you know that we will be performing tower maintenance upgrades near the intersection of Liberty Rd. and Elliott Rd. Thursday, March 16th, between 9 am and 5 pm. We don't anticipate any disruption in your internet service during this time, but if there...

How To Buy The Best Webcam Without Breaking The Bank

How To Buy The Best Webcam Without Breaking The Bank

Thinking of upgrading your webcam? If you rely on working from home, you may need something better than what came built into your computer. You don’t want to be “that guy” in the Zoom meeting, foggy and unfocused and your screen keeps freezing. These are the sort of...

Why Does Your Laptop Keep Overheating?

Why Does Your Laptop Keep Overheating?

Ooften starts with the ominous sound of fans spinning, and the normally silent machine that holds your precious files, photos, bookmarks, and connection to the world suddenly seems to be struggling to exist. Curious, you finally pick it up and realize it’s quite warm,...

Are QR Codes Tracking And Sharing Your Personal Data?

Are QR Codes Tracking And Sharing Your Personal Data?

Wait, what? That’s right, QR codes are more than a convenient way to pull up a URL, they actually are able to transmit personal data like a phone number or email address, along with how often the user might be scanning the code in question. We thought it’d be...

Yes You DO Need To Find and Delete Your Unused Accounts Online

Yes You DO Need To Find and Delete Your Unused Accounts Online

The internet has evolved quickly over the past few decades, and we’ve all created accounts to try new things at various points over the years. Yet most of us don’t necessarily bother to delete our old, unused accounts. I mean, it’s often because we simply got bored or...

You Don’t Need To Sign A Contract To Get The Best Internet Service

You Don’t Need To Sign A Contract To Get The Best Internet Service

When you offer the best service options, you don’t need to trap your customers with a contract that requires a law degree to figure out how to get out of. You respect their freedom to choose. No contracts are needed with Softcom; we don’t see it as necessary because...

Are Your Kids Outsmarting Your Parental Controls?

Are Your Kids Outsmarting Your Parental Controls?

It’s the struggle that repeats generation after generation. Parents set the rules, only for kids to accept the challenge and find a way to work around them. Perhaps this is the dynamic that drives evolution and technological advancement - which is exactly what can...

3 Simple Tips For Healthier Tech Habits

3 Simple Tips For Healthier Tech Habits

We’re here with some health habits that don’t require counting calories (go ahead, have that Danish!). When it comes to the technology in your life, establishing healthy habits will help you save time and consciously choose how much technology you use throughout your...

How to use the internet to manage mental health

How to use the internet to manage mental health

You may have heard how the internet and social media can affect our mental health, but the connotation is usually negative. While making sure we stay conscious of where our attention goes and what we consume is a good idea, we can also utilize the many resources...

Simple and secure ways to share your Wi-Fi password with guests

Simple and secure ways to share your Wi-Fi password with guests

We easily take Wi-Fi access for granted these days. Until we’re no longer connected, that is. Part of being a good host when you have guests is making sure your guests can connect to your Wi-Fi and their digital lives remain uninterrupted. Or perhaps you got a sweet...

How To Be Your (Remote) Family Tech Support Guru

How To Be Your (Remote) Family Tech Support Guru

If you’re the one family members call with questions about setting up and using their smartphones and computers and smart TVs, we’ve put together some helpful tips to help your loved ones with their tech emergencies if you can’t pay them a visit (you couldn’t get...

4 Tips for Creating and Remembering a Secure PIN

4 Tips for Creating and Remembering a Secure PIN

Have you ever been on the phone with customer service and when they asked you for your Secure PIN, you totally blanked out? You’re not alone. While passwords take the main stage when it comes to accessing accounts and security, PINs are important too. These short and...