It’s easy for parents to get how Bark can help keep their kids safe. But unfortunately, that doesn’t mean their kids will immediately understand the benefits of using our content monitoring, screen time management, and web filtering features. As a local Bark provider, YK Communications is here with help! The best way to get your kids on board with Bark…
Raising kids in today’s digital age isn’t easy. Online interactions are almost as common for young people as face to face connections. 53 percent of children as young as 11 have smartphones according to the national average and NPR. Along with the added ease and accessibility for parents and caregivers a smartphone brings, there is an ever-present need for protection…
When it comes to the hottest holiday gifts, technology is king. Finding the best around means embracing the latest technology trends. Here are some winning ideas sure to bring Christmas cheer to everyone on your list! Tonal Workout Mirror Perfect for the fitness guru in your family. This modern home gym solution has customizable personal training options for multiple users.…
The Young Family Foundation – the nonprofit organization founded by the owning family of YK Communications – accepts grant applications annually and carefully selects recipients for community grants. The Young Family Foundation is pleased to recognize the 2022 recipients: 2022 Grant Recipients: Community of Ganado Ganado High School Band – $4,800 Ganado High School Ag Mechanics – $2,500 Community…
Setting the Record Straight Two topics we’ve heard plenty about over the last couple of years seem to be converging in trending tech talk: working remotely and 5G. YK Communications wants to set the record straight when it comes to powering your home, office (or home office!) with 5G mobile internet technology. From security and reliability to availability and speed,…
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…
One of our all-time most popular blog posts is our 10 Workplace Communication Skills article. With the evolution of the office over the last couple of years, YK Communications thought it was important to offer up similar information about virtual workplace communication. Effective communication skills are becoming more important in the workplace as face-to-face communication becomes replaced by online communication.…
The Young Family Foundation — the nonprofit organization founded by the owning family of YK Communications — proudly announces its 2021 scholarship recipients. These six students reside in the YK Communications broadband Internet and voice service area and recently graduated from high school. Each plans to attend an accredited college or vocational school located in the state of Texas. We…
We may not be living on Mars or traveling to work using jet packs, but there’s no doubt the coming years will bring many exciting technological advances. What’s next in technology is a strange yet exciting topic. Here at YK Communications, our Network Operations team keeps eyes on the future and closely follows trends. By doing so, our team can prepare…
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…