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Spring Sun Outages
Missing a channel? Seeing an error message? You may be experiencing a regular sun outage. What are sun outages and how do they affect HCC cable customers? In both the spring and fall, the sun passes behind certain communications satellites once per day. During this time, the energy from the sun will overpower the signal […]
Read more »Tips for Optimizing Your WiFi Signal
One of the most crucial things you can do is pick the optimal location in your home for your router. Start with proper equipment It all starts with choosing the right router or other equipment. Not all routers are made equal and the size and layout of your home will determine what type of wireless […]
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An open letter to our customers regarding FOX networks
– – In the 85 years we have offered cable television service Mason County, we have seen extraordinary changes in our business. We began in 1934 and today, through a continuing investment in technology, hard work and our dedicated work force, Hood Canal Communications delivers advanced broadband services including cable channels and internet service to […]
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How to Get the Best Speeds from Your Broadband Connection
Today, people use the internet for just about anything that you can imagine. Whether you are shopping online or streaming a movie, you want your internet connection to be as fast as possible. Here are some tips that can help you achieve the fastest internet speeds possible. Connection Types There are a number of ways […]
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How Much Bandwidth Does Your Business Need?
– Nowadays, with so many people operating businesses online, having a speedy yet reliable internet connection is one of the keys to success for an online enterprise. In order for you to allow your customers, as well as your employees, to be able to access information or navigate your site with ease, having the proper […]
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Email Phishing Warning
It has just come to our attention that a phishing campaign designed to collect WebMail login credentials is underway. We’re sending this email to make sure users are aware and cautious of emails that seem suspicious. – What is phishing? – Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable […]
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Online Tracking: What it is and how to better control it
Have you ever wondered why some online ads you see are targeted to your tastes and interests? Or how websites remember your preferences from visit-to-visit or device-to-device? The answer may be in the “cookies” ”“ or in other online tracking methods like device fingerprinting and cross-device tracking. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions […]
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Fall Sun Outages
Missing a channel? Seeing an error message? You may be experiencing a regular sun outage. What are sun outages and how do they affect HCC cable customers? In both the spring and fall, the sun passes behind certain communications satellites once per day. Starting in late September, the energy from the sun will overpower the […]
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HCC Increases High-Speed Internet Connection
– Initiative marks major improvement to Mason County’s Internet infrastructure – HCC announced today that it has completed a yearlong project to upgrade its network facilities by adding two geographically diverse fiber-optic cable connections, each capable of providing 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) of throughput to the public Internet. Hood Canal’s network upgrade marks the […]
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