Nex-Tech Connections

YNAB stands for "you need a budget." This app is free for college students and is a great way to get them started on the right foot when handling their own finances.

Remember the Milk is a smart "to-do" app for millions of busy people all over the world. If you invest some time learning what the app can do, you'll find it indispensible.

Did you get any new devices during the holidays (maybe a new tablet or an extra Fire Stick for the patio TV)? Let's face it. We all have more devices than ever, and we are using them in more places than ever. More types of services are delivered through the Internet, which requires more bandwidth, and we want to use them in more areas of our homes. We just want so much more!

Is your children's screen time making them competitive, or rotting their brain? Does it keep them quiet, or teach them new skills? When it comes to screen time, today's parents have a lot to consider. Check out this list of Tech Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Olga Detrixhe received the "Rising Star Award" at the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on January 29. The award recognizes leadership and service within her profession, as well as the community.

I recently attended an IT conference, and I am sad to say this was the first of its kind for me. With the reality that Nex-Tech is in the “Technology” business, I realized I was not where I needed to be with understanding the vital needs of advanced IT support and cybersecurity in today’s business. To be fair, I have had the luxury of leaning on our talented staff and our Chief Operating Officer, Mike Pollock, to understand how this is important to our company, as well as our customers.

 They say that if you don’t like the weather in Kansas, just wait a day. The weather can change quickly in Kansas and Nex-Tech understands the importance of up-to-date weather information for your area. We were notified that the provider of the channel Weather Central (channel 125 or 120 depending on your community) will be discontinuing the channel December 31, 2018. As fellow weather watchers, we wanted to share with you all the other good ways you can still receive your local weather.

These beautiful treats are simple to make. First, buy several colors of hard candy, such as Jolly Ranchers (rock candy doesn't work). Crush with a mallet and keep each color in a separate dish.