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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Hi BEKNet Customers!
Scam Alert
Pinterest Hack Feeds Spam
To Twitter And Facebook
Now that it's November, the
holiday season is kicking into
gear. Calendars are starting to be
filled with festivities and planning
has begun for shopping, baking, and
decorating. When you need a break
from the action, take a few minutes
to relax and enjoy the online
resources we share here.
BEK - Local News & Info!
Keep Informed About Your
Local Telecommunications
Cooperative
Go Pinterest-ing!
Cool Stuff To Pin On Your
Pinterest Boards
This Month's FAQ
What's The Difference
Between Lifecasting And
Lifestreaming?
Sites Of The Month
Great Sites To Check Out In
November
Two To View
A Couple Of Amazing Videos
You Don't Want To Miss
Short Tutorial
How To Compress Large Files
This November issue includes a
warning about Pinterest account
takeovers by spammers. We hope
it doesn't happen to you but if it
does, you'll know what to do.
Speaking of Pinterest, we're
launching a NEW section that features cool images to
pin; enjoy the inspiration! You'll also find timely websites to
explore, learn how to compress files, be treated to a
couple of amazing videos, and more.
The goal of each of our eNewsletters is to keep our
subscribers informed regarding their Internet connection and
to improve their Internet experience. We think you'll find this
information interesting.
To see what's inside this issue, simply scroll down the
eNewsletter or click on the links within the index to the left.
Thanks for reading!
- The BEK Internet Team
Scam Alert – Pinterest Hack Feeds Spam To Twitter And Facebook
Pinterest users have reported widespread account takeovers in which spammers post images
promoting things such as work-at-home schemes and diet pills. The spammers delete boards,
rename them, and change the contents. Since Pinterest users often link their accounts with
other social networks like Twitter and Facebook, the spam images are showing up on those
networks as well.
Pinterest advises customers who have had their account taken over to change their password
immediately and warns that "misleading third party apps" and "web browser extensions" often
play a part in account takeover incidents. The site also advises users to have a unique
password for each social networking site.
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BEK - Local News & Info! – Keep Informed About Your Local
Telecommunications Cooperative
Internet Help Desk
The Internet Help Desk is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (24/7) by dialing
1-888-475-2361. The BEK Business Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
(Excluding Major Holidays).
Computer/Internet New Things
Online Backup is now FileHopper Plus with the same great functionality for backup and file
sharing plus some exciting new enhancements. FileHopper Plus links your desktop application
to SecurityCoverage’s mobile file sharing application – FileHopper. This means you can take
your files anywhere, anytime!
Here is what you get with the new FileHopper Plus:

A new name! The product name is changed throughout the console, as well as the
desktop and StartMenu/men bar shortcuts. Also, the iFolder folder on the desktop will
be renamed to FileHopper.
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Sync Tracking – The FileHopper folder now displays the status of syncing process: A
blue icon with arrows when syncing is in progress, and a green icon with a checkmark
if all files are currently synced.
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Bigger is Better – Files larger than one or two gigabytes (like .pst files) are now
backed up more efficiently.
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Improved Support – The links within the Support tab of the console will direct you to
SecurityCoverage’s new and improved support site, where you can find FAQ’s and
How-To Guides.
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Faster Updates – FileHopper Plus will now scan your categories and determine file
changes even faster.*
*You may experience a brief screen blackout as the update is applied but this should be
momentary and the screen should return to normal once the update has completed.
Contact BEK at 1-888-475-2361 to sign up or learn more about FileHopper Plus.
BEK Spyder WebWatch
BEK Spyder WebWatch is web powered surveillance cameras that give you the ability to
remotely keep an eye on your business or personal property. It also gives you the ability to go
back into history to see an event that happened. You can even download videos from specific
times and save them on your computer for as long as you need. It's quite simple. BEK installs
your cameras and then you can log in to the portal from anywhere you have Internet access
and monitor in real-time. Visit www.bekspyder.com/webwatch to learn more.
What’s Happening or New on BEKTV?
BEK Computer Classes are now shown on BEKTV. Read below.
Tek Time Computer Classes debuted on Wednesday, October 24th. What could be
easier than when the class comes to you? People who were interested in learning the basics
of “Computer/Internet Need to Know” tuned in to the first class of this Fall’s lineup. The all
new Tek Time classes are aired Wednesdays on BEK Sports, Channel 28. Each class is geared
towards a beginner’s skill level and each class offers something new. The second class,
“Getting the Most Out of Your Email,” was aired on Wednesday, October 28th. Two additional
“all new” Tek Time TV classes will be aired in November:
November 7th @ 7:00 p.m. – Basic Microsoft Word (will be taught with 2010 version)
November 14th @ 7:00 p.m. – Basic Microsoft Excel (will be taught with 2010 version)
We are excited to offer you our popular classes on BEKTV. Tune in on the days and times
specified or set your DVR to “attend” the classes when it’s convenient for you. If you miss a
class, don’t worry; we have several options for you to get the computer training we offer:

After classes have run as “all new,” you will be able to purchase DVDs at
www.beksports.com
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“All new” classes are repeated on Sundays during the BEK Sports “Week in Rewind”
(Example: The November 7th class – Basic Microsoft Word – will be run again on
Sunday, November 11th)
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The Tek Time classes will all be replayed on Wednesday’s beginning at 7:00 p.m.
*To order DVD’s online or to check the current schedule and class descriptions go to
www.beksports.com.
BEKTV Channel Changes effective November 9th: The following channels will be moving
from the Expanded package to the Variety package: Channel 203 - FUEL TV and Channel 241
– Nat Geo WILD.
UND Sports Network is no longer available. However, you can still catch UND Hockey on
Fox College Sports (FCS) on Channels 80, 81 or 82. Click on this link to get the online version
of the UND Hockey broadcast schedule: www.bektel.com/undhockey
Why a TV Platform Swap? Soon our BEKTV platform swap-out will be complete and with
the change in platforms comes some pretty cool services such as:

Video on Demand (VOD) – Choose from a great selection of movies and play them
when you’re ready to watch for a reasonable price. New releases and box office hits
are available with just a few clicks on your TV remote.

Pay-Per-View (PPV) – Basically, when this TV feature is used, it is your private telecast
of a scheduled event. There are a variety of events that you can choose to order like
feature films, sporting events and entertainment. Prices begin around $4.00.
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Remote Scheduling allows you to set up a DVR recording when you are away from
home. How neat is that? If you have Internet access, you can order a movie from
anywhere to watch at your convenience!
Get in the Game with BEK Sports
The regular BEK Sports Fall season is over, but wait – there’s more!
* Check out the BEK Sports website (www.beksports.com) to view schedules AND all POSTSEASON games.
* Coverage of the State Volleyball Tournament LIVE from the MSU Dome, Minot - November
16th-17th
* www.facebook.com/beksports - “Like” us today!
* www.twitter.com/beksports - let’s tweet about it!
* www.youtube.com/beksportsnetwork - let’s take a look!
The BEK Sports Winter Schedule will be completed soon with games beginning later this
month. Look for the new schedule coming soon online at www.beksports.com, the BEK
Beacon and an insert in local newspapers.
BEK Alerts
Service Interruptions can be the result of humans or storms. For customers on BEK
Fiber connections, your electrical supply [the Network Interface Device (NID) on your
home/business] runs through an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit that was placed
inside your home/business. Quite simply, if this unit is unplugged your Internet and TV
services will not work. The telephones will work off of the battery backup. Once the battery
backup is depleted, your telephone service will also cease to work.
Help Tips When you’ve lost your Internet and TV service:
1. Make sure your UPS unit was not inadvertently unplugged.
2. Check your circuit breaker.
3. Check the lights on your UPS unit:
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Green light means the unit is working.

Yellow light means the phone is working from the battery.
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Red light means the battery is dead.
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No lights mean the unit is dead.
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Call the BEK office at 1-888-475-2361 to report troubles you cannot resolve.
Storm
1.
2.
3.
Tips
Conserve energy. Only use what you need.
Use your phone sparingly to extend your battery backup life.
Remember, cordless phones will not work during a power outage as they require
power from an outlet.
4. Know how a power outage will affect your services and report outages as soon as
possible.
Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember:
The BEK Office is closed for the following holidays:
 Monday, November 12 – Veteran’s Day
 Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving
A Christmas Open House is planned for Friday, December 20th with details to follow.
Directory Advertising Sales will begin soon. More details in our next newsletter.
BEK ¢ommon ¢ents Grant Applications are due January 15, 2013. Go to
www.bektel.com/grants for details.
BEK Scholarship Applications must be post marked by March 12, 2013. Go to
www.bektel.com/scholarships for details.
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Go Pinterest-ing! – Cool Stuff To Pin On Your Pinterest Boards
Martha Stewart's Perfect
Roast Turkey
Tennis Ball as
Light Bulb Remover
Autumn Leaves Garland
You haven't started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started? If so, click here.
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This Month's FAQ – What's The Difference Between Lifecasting And Lifestreaming?
Question: What's the difference between lifecasting and lifestreaming?
Answer: Lifecasting is uninterrupted
streaming of an individual's daily life,
captured via wearable technology.
Lifecasting is distinct from frequent
webcam postings in that the camera
moves with the individual and often
streams directly to the Internet,
removing the need for uploading.
Lifestreaming is the practice of collecting
an online user's disjointed online
presence in one central location or site.
Lifestreaming services bring photos,
videos, bookmarks, microblog posts, and
blog posts from a single user into one
place using RSS. Friendfeed and Tumblr
are examples of lifestreaming services.
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In November
Denture Your Dog
www.pedigree.com – Check this site out for guaranteed grins. Simply upload
a photo of your dog and add your choice of teeth, costume, background, and
text-to-speech message. Then share your crazy canine creation on Facebook
or another popular site.
Real-Time Social Media Search
socialmention.com – What are people online saying—right this minute—about
the topics you're interested in? Find out by entering a topic and getting realtime results from blogs, social media networks, and more. You can also sign
up for free Social Media Alerts via email.
Gallery of Google Doodles
www.google.com – Google recently celebrated its 14th birthday, making it a
good time to look back and enjoy the site's famous Doodles. You can browse
through its extensive Doodles collection here, learn about the program, and
even buy merchandise.
Christmas Cookie Collection
www.tasteofhome.com – Find recipes here for every type of Christmas
cookie, from elaborately decorated cut outs to the quick-and-easy drop
variety. Each recipe has a color photo plus reviews and ratings to help you
plan your holiday baking. It's one sweet resource!
New Uses For Old Things
www.realsimple.com – Recycling isn't just about plastic jugs and aluminum
cans. You can also find new uses for items sitting around your house, known
as repurposing. This site features favorite repurposing ideas, like using an old
matchbox to store needles and thread for a sewing kit.
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Two To View – A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
Shake It Up
This fun and educational video shows how
different animals quickly shake themselves
dry. Researchers from the Georgia Institute
of Technology studied 16 soggy species
including mice, dogs, tigers, and bears. Boy,
can they move!
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Short Tutorial – How To Compress Large Files
Home Movies at Disneyland
Shot in 1956, one year after Disneyland
opened, this home movie beautifully captures
the California theme park's early days.
Posted by Jeff Altman, it was shot by his
grandfather and includes footage of his
grandmother meeting Walt Disney.
When you attach large files to emails, they can be slow
for you to send as well as slow for your recipients to
receive. That's why it makes sense to sometimes
compress large files using built-in Windows or Mac
software. Here's how to do it:
Windows
1. Put all the files you would like to compress in a
folder. To create a new folder, right-click on the
screen and scroll down to "New," and then to
"Folder." Type in the name of the folder in the
space where the text is highlighted.
2. Click and drag the files you want to compress into
the new folder.
3. Right-click on the folder, select "Send To," and then click on "Compressed (zipped)
Folder." A dialog box will appear that shows you the progress of the compressing files.
Wait as the files are compressed.
4. Attach the compressed folder with the extension .zip to your email.
Mac OS
1. Move the files you would like to compress into a folder. To create a new folder, open a
Finder window, select the File menu, and click on "New Folder." Type a name for the
folder in the space underneath the folder icon where the text is highlighted.
2. Click and drag the files you want to compress into the new folder.
3. Right-click on the folder and select "Create Archive." Wait as the files are compressed.
You will see a dialog box indicating the progress of the action.
4. Attach the compressed file with the extension .zip to your email.
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We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on
the happenings here.
Thanks for your business!
Happy Surfing,
BEK Internet Team
Internet Insights
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