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We are receiving reports that the Microsoft/Windows support scam is happening again. The scam typically involves a phone call from someone identifying themselves as a representative of Microsoft. The caller wants to remotely connect to your computer and perform computer repairs for a fee. We want to remind our customers these calls are not legitimate […]

Sun outages will begin to occur at the end of September. These outages happen when the sun passes behind a communications satellite. The outages temporarily cause tiling, loss of signal, and eventually no reception for up to 20 minutes per day. Sun outages typically last 2 to 3 weeks. These semi-annual outages affect all cable […]

Are you getting too much spam?  Our spam filtering option,  Block Marketing E-Mail, may be just the thing for you.  This filter catches email from marketing sources and puts them in your quarantined mail folder.  Instructions to enable this filter are below: 1. Log into  webmail  (https://mail.hcc.net) 2. Click on the  Spam Settings  option on […]

Labor Day marks the end of the summer break for school children in the Pacific Northwest. Our offices will be closed for a three day weekend over the Labor Day holiday.   The offices will be closed on Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1.

The Mason County Commissioners Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd, will not be broadcast due to technical difficulties. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Are you getting too much spam? Our spam filtering option, Block Marketing E-Mail, may be just the thing for you. This filter catches email from marketing sources and puts them in your quarantined mail folder. To enable this filter 1. Log into webmail (mail.hcc.net) 2. Click on the Spam Settings option on the left menu […]

The new school year is fast approaching and that means it’s time to get the kids new school supplies and backpacks. Since there is no specific government funding for these items this can be a daunting task for many Mason County children in foster or relative care and their caregivers. Arnold & Smith Insurance and […]

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Have you ever checked your email only to find that it’s all missing?  Often times this happens when you have multiple computers or devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.) checking the same email address.  Basically, one of your devices has “popped” the server and downloaded all the email.  There is a simple fix that begins with reviewing […]

Galaxie Music has undertaken to refresh their 50 channel line-up with some carefully chosen changes in line with fast growing customer base and demographics. These changes will add some popular demanded music in to the mix and at the same time minimally impact current Galaxie favorite channels. On August 19, 2014, the following changes will […]