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Breaking Down Internet Terminology Many people know the basics of the Internet, and in general have a solid basis of understanding how it works. However, there can be a gap in understanding certain terminology and the specifics of the technology. For example, although they are related, and often…

Why account safety is more important than ever before. The need for a strong password is at an all-time high. With online scammers continually finding new and creative ways to hack into accounts, your password can’t be the typical pet’s name or year you were born. It is time to transition to…

Tis the season for travel! Summer is here and many of us have plans for adventure, rest and relaxation. Although we usually wait in anticipation for our vacation time to start, much of the planning and last minute details can be cause for a headache. Luckily, there are a number of online resources…

How automating your daily life helps things run a little smoother. We’re all about time-savers and ways to make things more efficient over here at SkyLine/SkyBest. Thankfully, there are so many ways that technology can help us do just that. In fact, SkyLine/SkyBest offers several automatic…

You know what time it is. The weather starts getting a little crisper; the leaves on the trees turn a little orange. Some may call it the greatest time of the year—football season. Every Sunday during the season, men, women and children all over the country turn their TVs on to watch an NFL game.…

What you need to know about Spam Calling Everyone will receive a spam call at some point in their lives—some people even receive them daily. Not only is it likely illegal, but at best, they are an annoying nuisance and at worst, they can be scary. Because they are so common, it is important to make…

And why giving back to schools is a priority. As a local, member-owned cooperative, SkyLine understands the tremendous value in investing not just in our local community, but specifically in our children and students. For years, SkyLine has prioritized area school systems and their attendees…

Connect to your whole organization in a matter of minutes. An Automated Messaging Service Are you the leader of an organization who is tasked with contacting members or employees about updates or important information? CallTree could be just what you are looking for. CallTree is an Automated…

SkyBest Security gives you the freedom to protect your home anytime and anywhere. Every year, we wait for longer days and warmer weather; and every year the season for such seems to go by faster and faster. Most things on our summer bucket list end up crossed off, but there are always a few tasks…

The internet can be a scary place these days, especially for teens who do not fully understand all of the threats that can come from using social media. It can be hard to navigate all of the pressures and difficulties involved with online profiles, so we have compiled a list of ways to help you and…

Do you know what devices are using your bandwidth? It seems like an obvious question – and your answer is probably the usual suspects: your TV, your phone, your laptop and your smart watch. Although these may be your most used devices, chances are you have a number of other “smart” gadgets that are…

The internet, and the speed at which it works, comes with a lot of terminology and questions. We briefly answered many of these questions in another blog post, “Understanding Internet Speeds”, and we have talked more in-depth about upload speed and the importance of having symmetrical speed. (For…