Hawking in a winter wonderland
If you’re spending some of your hard-earned money online, make sure you know where it’s going. Because it’s pretty easy for scammers to put up a fake website that looks a lot like a real one. A scam website may show up in your search results, or scammers may send you a phishing email that […]
How to protect yourself from gift card scams
Gift cards are always a handy option as a holiday present, especially these days when you may not be able to see family and friends in person. But gift cards are also an easy target for cybercriminals to exploit. Learn More
Package delivery scams
According to reports from the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, scammers are increasing their use of the fake package delivery scam. In a typical scam of this type, consumers receive a text message, email, or phone call informing them that they have a package waiting for them or that the delivery service (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or USPS) was unable to deliver a […]
Keep Your Home Office Safe and Secure
If you’ve been working from home since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis, then you probably have a good routine in place to manage a workday packed with Zoom meetings, deadlines and kids learning from home. With the increased virtual activity in your home, securing your workspace is greater than ever. Here are some tips […]
Gen Z students should beware scammers preying on back-to-school shoppers
As the calendar turns to September, millions of Gen Z’ers are headed back to school. With COVID-19 still a huge concern, “back to school” means a variety of things this year: traditional in-person classes, all-virtual classes, or hybrid models of the two. Regardless of what the first day of school looks like, chances are that getting new clothes for first-day-of-school photos is on the to-do list. Advocates are warning, […]
What to do when you (and your kids) are online at home
If you have kids in school, there’s a good chance they’re kicking off their school year…in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home. Read More
Simple Ways to Improve Your Wi-Fi
While it may be uncomfortable to sit in a bad office chair or type under dim overhead lighting, a bad internet connection can really impede your productivity — or even grind it to a halt. Here are five things to help speed up the Wi-Fi connections on all your devices. Between Zoom meetings and remote […]
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Zoom
As we head back to school this year, many things have changed. Remote and blended learning has become a new normal for many families. While some parents may have used ZOOM, the video-conferencing software for meetings, families should be aware that Zoom may work a little different at your child’s school. Common Sense Media has some […]
Six Tips to Keep Kids Motivated During Distance Learning
With school either being all or partially online, it can be especially tough to stay focused and motivated. It’s important (and sometimes challenging) for students to stay on task let alone motivated. Here are some ideas and insight to help you get the new year off to a good start. This article from Common Sense […]
Tips to Easily Navigate the Drive Thru
To better serve our members in the drive-thru lanes, we have compiled a few tips to make your trip fast, simple and easy. Show Us Your ID To safely verify your transactions, please have your photo ID and your Firstmark Debit Card ready. Drive-Thru Wait Times As we safely navigate amid the COVID-19 crisis, we […]
