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Smart TV for Newport, WA

Smart TV for Newport, WA

The options for TV viewing have never been better.  No longer do you need to rely on cable or a satellite dish to bring you the shows and movies your family wants to see.  Smart TVs allow you to tap into the world of online entertainment from the comfort of your couch in a way… Continue Reading

What new tech will we see in 2019?

What new tech will we see in 2019?

Our owners are traveling to Las Vegas this week to attend the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) show. They will be exploring the latest in wireless internet offerings, along with smart homes, self-driving cars, smartphones, tablets and gaming. Here’s a sneak peek at what they will be doing. Look for Facebook Live videos during the… Continue Reading

Tech Gift Ideas 2018

Tech Gift Ideas 2018

Choosing a gift for someone who seemingly has everything can be a serious challenge for shoppers.  Check out this quick list of the best new tech gadgets for that hard to buy for person on your shopping list. Continue Reading

Open House Winners

Open House Winners

Congratulations to Jeff Higdon & Don Hutton!  Jeff won the Amazon Echo Dot & Fire Stick and Don’s name for the UTV was chosen (Tower Tamer). Continue Reading

Amazon Echo Plus Unboxing & Set Up

Amazon Echo Plus Unboxing & Set Up

We recently added an Amazon Echo Plus to our office in the newly designed internet cafe located in our lobby.  We are using the Echo Plus to power our lighting with voice command and to give our internet cafe patrons the ability to ask Alexa quick questions without searching on their phones.  Setting it up… Continue Reading

Learn How to Shop on Ebay

Learn How to Shop on Ebay

Shopping on eBay is fun, easy and addictive.  Search eBay for everything from collectibles, toys, games, cars, boats to the latest fashions & tech gadgets.  This quick video will show you everything you need to know to get started.     Continue Reading

How to Access Your Webmail

How to Access Your Webmail

Accessing your email If you have an email address through POVN, here’s how you can access it through the webmail portal.  This works on a desktop or mobile device. Step 1 Go to https://povn.com and locate the big, yellow button that says “Webmail” and click on it.   Step 2 This will take you to… Continue Reading