Great Plains Communications Residential Blog
Find ideas to maximize your Great Plains Communications services, tech tips, and learn about upcoming shows and other exciting trends and news in our bi-weekly blog!
Tips on Spotting a Phishing Email
It is Shark Week on Discovery! But don't think the only threats are in the water, there could be phishing going on right in your inbox. Countless phishing or spam emails are sent every day all over the world. They might congratulate you on winning a great sum of cash...
What to Expect From Discovery’s Shark Week
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week starts this Sunday, July 28. You can get ready for shark trivia, stories of true-life near-death experiences and much more shocking entertainment. Great Plains Communications has included some highlights of the 20 hours of shark...
Streaming Services Continue to Rise in Emmy Nominations
The 2019 Emmy nominations have been released and while much buzz is around Game of Thrones, another conversation is happening – the growth of streaming services in the award rankings. The past few years, HBO and Netflix have fought it out to top the Emmy nomination...
Tips to Keeping Devices Safe on Summer Trips
Summer vacations are something we all look forward to at every age. Soaking up some rays by the lake, experiencing a new place or just relaxing with the family. While the car ride used to be filled with yelling out states as you spotted them on passing license plates...
Tips to Keeping Your Electronics Safe in the Summer Heat
We are in the middle of summer and the temperatures are staying hot and steady. Are you keeping your electronics cool through the heat? Extreme heat can be potentially detrimental to your expensive gadgets. Great Plains Communications has some tips on keeping not only...
Our Favorite Apps for Summer
Have you been trying to find ways to make the most out of summer? There are tons of apps to keep in mind that can assist in travel, connecting with the community, connecting with nature and getting your kids engaged. Great Plains Communications has found a few of our...
Fourth of July Side Dishes and Food Safety
Soon coolers will be packed, smoke bombs will be used as bug repellent and family gatherings will be color-coded with red, white and blue. As you prepare to celebrate Fourth of July with family and friends, don’t stress about what dish to take to the party. Great...
Summer Backyard Activities for the Whole Family
Make your backyard the place to be this summer! From how to do some small budget decorating upgrades, to creating your own water blob for the kids, we have found some of our favorite backyard tips from our cable channel, HGTV. 3 Outdoor Upgrades Under $100 DIY...
2019 Summer Event Schedule
Being a part of the communities we service has always been very important to Great Plains Communications. While we are an active member of many local chambers of commerce, we also encourage employee involvement and always look forward to the summer season when we can...
Summer Story Giveaway
What’s YOUR summer story? Are you planning a vacation? Or maybe you will be living next to the pool all season? Is there a big camping trip coming up? Let us add to the fun with some awesome giveaways and savings you won’t want to miss! Starting this week, through...
2019 Grilling Father’s Day Recipes
Looking for the perfect gift for that special man who has been there to stick on the band aids, check under the bed, and walk you down the aisle? Father’s Day is this weekend and Great Plains Communications has found some of our favorite grilling recipes from our...
Raspberry Pi Intro Activities for Kids
Have you heard of a Raspberry Pi? No, not the dessert that’s delicious with vanilla ice cream. A Raspberry Pi is a small customizable single-board computer that is capable of being the base to countless projects ranging in difficulty for not only adults, but teens and...