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New Research Sheds Light on 55+ Internet Usage
In recent blog post about the benefit of health websites, we mentioned that 84% of those 56-64 had sought out health information online. It turns out that those who are 55 or older use the Internet quite often. Here are some interesting facts about how those who...
Surprising Factors Affecting Your Internet: Part Three
Now that we have reviewed how to maximize a wireless connection and what type of sites can slow your experience, it’s time to make sure that your computer is primed for web browsing. Part Three - Computer Issues Viruses or malware on your computer – When your computer...
Surprising Factors Affecting Your Internet Speed – Part Two
In the last post, we discussed possible factors stemming from wireless issues including unknown devices, signal hijackers and router technology. This post will focus on how individual websites can affect your experience when surfing the web. Part Two: How Websites...
Surprising Factors Affecting Your Internet Speed – Part One
While it’s well-known that your broadband speed is one of the biggest indicators of how fast you are going to be able to browse the web, there are several factors that can stop you from benefitting from your current speeds. No matter what speed you receive, avoiding...
More Ways to Protect Your Internet Security
Recently we posted an article about Top Ways to Protect Your Internet Security. Here are a few more ways to make sure that your online experience stays safe. Beware of outdated versions of Adobe Reader/Acrobat – Adobe Reader, the most popular program for reading PDF...
Grants Program Fulfills Promise of Rural Schools
We at Great Plains Communications know just what schools in rural areas are capable of when given the resources and we are committed to helping schools in our communities in reaching their potential. That’s why we're giving away $25,000 dollars to schools all around...
Community Spotlight – Arnold’s School House Graphics Program
Last year, we at Great Plains Communications had the opportunity to work with a truly talented group of students from Arnold High School. The students were part of the School House Graphics Program (SHGP). The program, co-taught by Clay and Julie Mohr, has been...
Top Health Sites on the Web – What they can do for you
The number of Americans who are turning to the Internet for health information is increasing. 85% of adults 56-64 years old have sought out health information online and 59% of those 74 years or older have done the same. These sites can provide a wealth of...
The benefit of keeping a landline
According to a recent report by the CDC, 17% percent of consumers no longer have a landline telephone choosing to only use cellular telephone service. While a cellular phone may be acceptable most of the time, there are occasions when keeping a landline makes sense....
Paying for College? We Can Help.
According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, the cost of attending a public university increased by 72% over the last decade. While it’s common now to use a mix of grants and loans to pay for college, scholarships are a great way to help fund for your education. In...
Why the Big 10 Network is great for Husker Fans
Unless you have been living underground, you doubtlessly heard that the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has moved to the Big 10 (which now has twelve teams). While the move has produced mixed feelings in many about losing the traditions and rivalries of the BIG...
Nebraska’s new area code and you
On February 26th, Eastern Nebraska is getting a new area code that will affect approximately 1 million residents of the Cornhusker State. The new area code is due to the significantly increased need for numbers that Eastern Nebraska has experienced, mostly from...