Buffering is something that occurs when downloading a certain amount of data before playing a video. Possibly the most common form of buffering occurs when your internet speed is too slow to download the amount of data needed. In this scenario, your device will buffer the data for the video and then begin playing it when there is enough data downloaded to prevent lag in the stream...
In our data driven world, personal information is like money. Protect it like you would your bank account. Four steps to protect sensitive information: Apply the same security to your devices as your door your home. Create strong passwords, at least 12 characters, to lock your phone and tablet...
Did you know that nearly 75% of U.S. consumers lack access to a fiber-optic internet provider? SkyLine/SkyBest is proud to provide fiber-optic technologies to the High Country. SkyLine's Fiber-optic service has virtually unlimited bandwidth, making it "future proof", or a standard medium that will be in place for a long time to come...
Don’t let the big number in the front fool you. Upload speed matters too! Internet speed is sometimes referred to as “bandwidth”, which determines how much data can be uploaded or downloaded in one second. With increasing need for faster connections, “broadband” refers to high-speed internet access and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps)...
Are you or a loved one concerned about falling when you’re alone? SkyBest Medical Alert can provide immediate assistance with a push of a button. Speak to a dispatcher who can send for emergency help and contact your friends or family members. Anyone who may be at risk of falling or having a medical emergency will benefit from Medical Alert devices...
Each year in North Carolina, lives are endangered, money and time are wasted and property is destroyed because individuals fail to follow safe digging practices. The “One-Call” system, which is free to the excavator as well as the homeowner, helps those who dig comply with the safety rules and regulations of the construction industry...
House fires can be caused by many unpredicted items in the home. Heaters, electrical equipment, faulty wiring, and lighting fixtures all have the potential to cause a devastating fire. The majority of homes have smoke detectors, but only have the ability to alert you if someone is home. With a SkyBest Security System with Smoke Detection, local authorities are automatically dispatched if smoke is detected...
