Cornerstone Group © 2021 PANORA TELCO • ( 641 ) 755-2424 | GUTHRIE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS • ( 641 ) 332-2000 Here’s How (and How Often) to Clean Your Remotes Remotes for TVs and media players get handled frequently, often by hands that are also grabbing snacks. So it makes sense to give your remotes thorough cleanings. How often? Plan on doing this at least monthly—more frequently if a family member is sick—to help avoid the spread of germs. While cleaning a remote is a relatively easy task, you need to be careful not to damage the battery contacts or the circuits. If you do, the remote will stop working. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the batteries from the back of the remote. 2. Dip a cotton cloth into rubbing alcohol and wipe down the entire surface of the controller. 3. Follow up with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab to carefully clean around the buttons. 4. If there’s grime inside the buttons, use a toothpick to remove it. Dry the remote with a lint-free cloth. 5. Reinstall the batteries. Be sure the battery compartment is dry before you do this. Take Streaming Services for a Spin with Free Trials When streaming services like Netflix began, they all offered a free trial, hoping that once you watched their content you’d become a monthly subscriber. While this sales strategy is slowly becoming less common—Netflix has discontinued it—there are still streaming services that let you try them out without paying a cent. Let’s say you want to watch a TV series your friends have been raving about that’s only available from one streaming service. Naturally, it’s a service you don’t have and don’t want to sign up for on a long-term basis. If available, take advantage of a free trial to binge the series over a weekend. Or maybe your family is starting to get bored with the streaming services you’ve had for years, and wants to “test drive” a few others for the fun of it. Again, a free trial is the best route to take. Keep in mind that to use these free trials, you’ll probably need to enter credit card information. Some streaming services will automatically renew after the trial period is over, so set a reminder for yourself to cancel before this date if you don’t plan to keep the service. A recent check of popular streaming services yielded this list of free-trial offers, and we share it here to give you an idea of the possibilities. However, these offers are subject to change without notice, so visit the websites of services you’re considering to get the most current details. Why not enjoy free trials of several streaming services? There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but there is free entertainment! To enhance your streaming experience even more, call call Panora Telco at (641) 755-2424 or Guthrie Center Communications at (641) 332-2000 and ask about getting an internet speed upgrade. • Amazon Kids+ – Free one-month trial of the Single Child plan • Amazon Prime Video – Included with Amazon Prime membership and a 30-day free trial is available • Fubo TV – Free 7-day trial • Hulu + Live TV – First month free • Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus – Free 7-day trial • Philo – Free 7-day trial • Showtime – Free 30-day trial • SlingTV – Free 7-day trial • YouTube TV – Free 7-day trial
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