FirstLink Technology

Today we celebrate freedom, community, and strong local businesses.

While you enjoy time with family, friends, and fireworks, we’re here helping keep businesses online and secure.

We’re proud to support businesses with reliable hosting, IT support, and great websites.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Tech Tip Tuesday!

Many business owners focus on their website's design but overlook what's powering it behind the scenes.

Your hosting directly affects:
Website speed
Search engine rankings
Customer experience
Reliability & uptime

If your website takes more than a second to load, visitors are more likely to leave before they even see what you have to offer. A quality hosting provider with modern infrastructure can improve speed, uptime, and overall performance.

Quick Tip: Test your website's load speed every few months. If it's slowing down, it may be time to evaluate your hosting.

When was the last time you reviewed your website hosting?

Learn more about hosting with First Link! https://firstlink.com/web-hosting

Tech Tip Tuesday!
iOS 27 is here, and there's more to it than you'd think.
Before you dismiss the update as "just another iOS release," check what's actually new: upgraded customization, smarter notifications, and a revamped Photos experience that makes organizing your camera roll way less painful.

Go to Settings → General → Software Update to grab it now.
Which new iOS feature are you most excited to try? Drop it below 👇

Tech Tip Tuesday: Be extra careful with “update your account” emails.

Recent breach reports continue to show that exposed names and email addresses are often used for follow-up phishing attempts. That means even a simple-looking email can be risky.

Before you click:

✅ Check the sender’s email address
✅ Don’t open unexpected attachments
✅ Go directly to the company’s website instead of using the link
✅ Report suspicious messages to your IT team

When in doubt, don’t click it out. 🔐

Tech Tip Tuesday

Google I/O is happening right now today, and the biggest news for everyday users is simple: Google Search is no longer just a search engine.

AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new Daily Brief pulls from your Gmail and Calendar to plan your day, and a Universal Cart brings AI smarts to your online shopping.

Tip - Open your Google app and look for AI Mode in Search. Instead of typing keywords, try asking it a full question. The rollout starts today.