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How to Prepare for (and Ace!) Your Next Virtual Job Interview
Virtual interviewing is becoming more and more common in today’s job market. While remote interviewing may be more convenient, the distance and technical difficulties can be awkward, or even jarring, to would-be applicants. Fortunately there are tips from interviewing experts that prospective job seekers can use to get through—and even nail—a virtual job interview. We share some of their key insights and recommendations included in this article.
Survive Winter Temps the “Smart” Way
Winter is upon us—and with it are cold temperatures, heavy snowfalls and ice, and dry, chafing air. While parts of the country are lovely in winter, there's no escaping the fact that colder temperatures and bleak weather can take their toll. Wintry weather also brings higher energy expenses. Home heating units often pump out warm air constantly just to keep the house comfortable—and at great costs, too. Thankfully, today's technology can help make winter more bearable. And utilizing Alpine Communications' high-speed fiber internet not only connects you to the most reliable network available but also helps keep your home warm and snug.
“Always a helping hand when I need it and they take the time to explain things so I understand them. (Polite and nice people)”
—Alpine Customer
How Smart Home Technologies and Help You and Your Home
Smart home automation refers to the use of technology to control and automate various aspects of a home, enhancing convenience and efficiency. This involves connecting and remotely managing devices such...
Dropped Outbound Calls vs. Inbound Calls: When to Call Customer Service
We pride ourselves on keeping you connected, so when you experience a dropped call on our network, we want to do whatever we can to help. Unfortunately, if you’re on the receiving end of the dropped call, there’s not much we can do. In today’s article, we explain why dropped calls sometimes happen—and when to contact us for further support.
Virtual Reality Headsets for the Holidays
Virtual Reality Headsets for the Holidays Step into a whole new world. According to D. Hardawar, Senior Editor at Engadget, the VR headset market has begun to mature. So, if you’ve been holding out to buy a headset, you chose wisely. Headsets have come a long way since the launch of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive six years ago. The Meta Quest 3 has just come out, and it’s the best standalone headset we’ve ever seen. And if you’re looking for a more immersive experience, high-end PC headsets are getting cheaper and the PS VR2 is a solid option for console gamers. The VR market is in a state of flux as we await Apple’s Vision Pro, but if you’re still hankering for some virtual action, we’ve collected some of the best options that we've tested and reviewed below.