Palmer Mutual Telephone Company

09/04/2026

Here's a little tech trivia for your week: the first computer mouse was made of wood. It looked nothing like the sleek versions we use today, but it helped change how people interact with computers forever. Comment below if you remember using a wooden mouse like this.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

If your phone feels cluttered, unused apps may be part of the problem. Deleting ones you no longer need can free up storage, reduce distractions, and even help your device run a little smoother. It only takes a few minutes to do a quick cleanout. What's the strangest app you still can't bring yourself to delete?

08/26/2026

National Dog Day is August 26, which makes it the perfect excuse to show off your favorite four-legged family member. Whether they supervise your work-from-home day, star in your camera roll, or nap through movie night, dogs have a way of making every home better. Share a photo of your MVP (Most Valuable Pup) in the comments.

08/24/2026

If you're still reusing the same password, it may be time for a safer system. A password manager securely stores your logins and can create strong, unique passwords for each account, so you only have to remember one master password. It's a simple way to boost your online security without writing everything on sticky notes. If you haven't tried one yet, here are a few popular ones to look into: LastPass, 1Password, Keeper.

08/21/2026

The CDC is reporting a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to fresh produce, and that kind of breaking news can also give scammers an opening. If you get a text that mentions the outbreak and urges you to click a link, share personal information, or panic-buy something, slow down and verify it through the CDC or your local health department first. A real alert should inform you, not pressure you.

08/19/2026

National Potato Day is August 19, and we're here for it. Whether you like them baked, mashed, fried, or in chip form beside the remote, potatoes have serious crowd-pleasing power. Tell us your favorite way to eat them.

08/17/2026

Now that school’s back in session, your students might be needing an excuse for not turning in homework on time. They could say the dog ate it (if the assignment was on paper). Or for digital work, they could claim file corruption or a submission glitch. However, there's one excuse teachers aren't going to buy from students who are using our internet service — an internet outage — because our fast internet provides 99.9% reliability. The dog might eat it. Our internet won’t drop it.

08/14/2026

National Relaxation Day is a good excuse to slow down for a bit on August 15. Stream a favorite movie, read a book, sit on the porch, or simply put the phone down for an hour and enjoy the quiet. Sometimes the best plan is no big plan at all. What’s your favorite way to relax?

08/12/2026

When friends and family come over, sharing your main Wi-Fi password isn't always the best move. Setting up a guest network helps keep your personal devices more separate while still making it easy for visitors to get online. It usually only takes a few minutes in your router settings, and it's a smart habit to have in place before the next get-together.