The latest sporting event is streaming in the living room. Your teenage son is hosting a Twitch stream as he plays whatever that wizard-y potion-y quest game is. The twins’ tablets are playing a symphony of Cocomelon and Blippi as they lie unattended in the play room. Meanwhile, the refrigerator is blinking that it needs software updates as you try…
Cyber Security in the Remote Work Environment While some employees are returning back to the traditional office, some employers have found that productivity and employee morale has increased under remote or hybrid work models. Whether teams are strictly virtual or splitting time between home and office, the same security concerns exist. Handling company documents and customer data can come at…
People are more vulnerable to hackers. Here’s how you can guard against them. Here at YK Communications, we all know the feeling, that awful sinking in your stomach when you realize you’ve clicked a link that you shouldn’t have. Maybe you were in a hurry, or it was a popup ad. Also see YK’s How To Avoid Facebook Scams. Whatever…
By now, most 2020-2021 students are back into the socially-distanced, temperature-checked, or virtual swing of things. Parents and guardians have made tough decisions about attending school and the subsequent scheduling and caregiving plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has understandably caused undue stress and anxiety for many. The last thing you should worry about as the students in your home…
YK Communications sat down with our Network Operations Supervisor Joel Green to find out what the latest generation of Wi-Fi 6 is and what sets it apart. Learn more about the basics of Wi-Fi 6 and why it will soon become the new normal in high-speed internet service. Q: What is Wi-Fi 6 and what sets it apart from typical…
There has been a large increase in the usage of Wi-Fi hotspots over the last few years. These allow people to access the internet using laptops or other devices when they are away from their home or office. With an ever increasing data rate speed, improved coverage across the country, and a variety of payments for data available, why then…
If you’re experiencing sluggish speeds, it may be tempting to call your provider and vent about the issue or wonder if there’s an internet outage. At YK Communications, we’re always happy to chat with our customers. However, there are many reasons why your streaming experience may seem lackluster – including COVID-19 Tech Overwhelm. If the buffering wheel or loading bar…
As the big name carriers all race to offer the first-of-its-kind 5G network, there’s a lot of buzz about the technology. Some policymakers talk as if 5G will replace rural internet. We’re here to dispel some myths and explain what this means for our customers and service areas. What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. Its predecessors…
As millions scrambled to sign up for the new network (or bundle deal with Hulu and ESPN), Disney+ admittedly had some hiccups in the early days of their service. Looking beyond that, users are noticing that their internet just doesn’t seem to do the same job on Disney+ as it did on Netflix. If your Disney+ is buffering or streaming…
Quizzes, games, and surveys can seem like a good alternative to scrolling through your newsfeed, but they can also be a deceptive way for malicious websites to get your profile information or access to your internet browser. We’re here to tell you how to avoid Facebook scams like these. Those articles about your favorite celebrity “you have to see to…