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We all know how frustrating it can be to reach a crucial moment in an episode of our favorite show and suddenly face the dreaded spinning wheel of signal buffering. Or the pain and embarrassment of being the person in an important Zoom meeting who keeps freezing up or dropping signal altogether. So why do we put up with the frustration, pain and sometimes even embarrassment of unreliable Internet service?

Online data consists of your search history, your online activity, and personal information. Your online data is generated by browsing history, online purchases, social media activity, emails, and much more. With so much sensitive personal data stored online and on your devices, hacking and data leaks are a real threat, but some routine security practices can help keep you and your information safe. Here are some great tips to keep yourself protected online:

February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! We’re using the holiday as an opportunity for our staff to come together to spread kindness to our community. When it comes to random acts of kindness, it’s the more the merrier. So we’re inviting you to participate in National Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th with us.

To make sure we’re spreading kindness to all corners of the community, we’ve divided acts of kindness into categories based on who will receive your kindness. Our hope is that you will complete at least one random act of kindness in each category—but don’t let that limit you.

Temperatures are cooling down across eastern Iowa, and soon holiday excitement will be in the air. For Iowans, “spreading holiday cheer” isn’t just a saying. It’s something we show by making donations, fundraising campaigns, and volunteering opportunities. Whatever the reason. Whatever the season. We all love seeing stories of human generosity, which is why we’ve compiled ways you can give back this holiday season!

Stay Connected to All the Action

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally here! From archery to wrestling, and everything in between, ImOn is here to make sure you stay connected to all the competition. Japan is 14 hours ahead of U.S. Central Time, so most of the evening events will be live in the early morning hours throughout our communities. The Olympics kick off with the opening ceremony on July 23, at 6am CT, and conclude with the closing ceremony on August 8, at 6am CT.

To stay up-to-date on all Olympic news and events, make sure to download the official Tokyo 2020 app for Apple or on Google Play.

“Lightspeed” is often used as an exaggerative description of when something is happening so quickly that we feel like we might be losing control. In today’s housing market, buying and selling a home can certainly fall into the cycle of moving too fast and feeling like you’re losing control. But the rate at which houses are selling doesn’t need to scare anyone off. Buyers and sellers just need to have a plan and be prepared. Just like lightspeed helped Han Solo escape trouble in the Millennium Falcon, you too can take advantage of the lightspeed housing market!

The Season of Outdoor Living and Landscaping is Upon Us

The bags of mulch are getting opened, decks are being stained, outdoor lights are getting strung up, no more frost covered lawns to greet us in the morning (fingers-crossed anyway). The season of outdoor living is finally here. Chances are your landscaping and lawncare to-do lists probably look a bit more extensive this spring due to the natural disaster our community suffered last fall. ImOn’s list sure does.

Join ImOn and The African American Museum of Iowa in celebrating this important month.

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is the only institution in the state whose sole mission is to preserve, exhibit and teach the African American heritage of Iowa. The Museum envisions building a community that comes together to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Iowa's African American history & culture through conversation, engagement, and reflection. The Museum offers changing exhibits, traveling resources, educational programming, presentations and performances (in-person and virtual), as well as an extensive collection.

The Covid-19 Pandemic has put a halt to many sports seasons since early March. And while most college and NFL football teams are about to kick off their seasons, some will still have to wait to cheer on their favorite teams. So, whether you have been going through sports withdrawal, or your favorite teams had to postpone their season, ImOn’s here to help. We have compiled a list of our employees’ favorite sports themed movies and TV shows that are guaranteed to score points with every sports fan in the family.

Wi-Fi Reliability and Performance

Today, most people access the Internet through a wireless connection. While a wired Ethernet Internet connection offers a guaranteed level of performance and more security, a Wi-Fi connection is more convenient. However, Wi-Fi is incredibly complex and several things can impact the signal strength and reliability.