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Everything you wanted to know about your credit report — but were afraid to ask including the Equifax data breach!

The Equifax breach has raised many questions for consumers ReutersThe Equifax data breach caused confusion about credit reports. If you don’t understand your credit report, or even what a credit report is? You’re not alone. A data breach at credit bureau Equifax EFX, -0.36% has raised questions for consumers, who even before the incident may not have fully understood their credit […]

The Fun in Watching Grandma Talk to Siri?

Or Cortana, or Alexa… (2 […]

iPhone Users – iMessage Power Tips

If you own an iPhone, chances are you’ve used the Messages app at least a few times. In fact, it’s probably the most used app on your iPhone. There are a lot of great things about iMessage that make it an ideal messaging platform, like the fact that it’s completely encrypted and works over the internet. But […]

Don’t Lose Your Cool! How to Keep Your Computer from Getting Damaged in the Kitchen

Old fashioned recipe boxes are a thing of the past. Internet recipe sites have taken over! You can simply put in the keyword of what you want (Shepperd’s pie) and BOOM, there you go, several wonderful recipes. You have numerous different options to choose from and most of them are very good. Allrecipes.com gets 25,000,000 estimated monthly visitors per […]

The Top Nine Biggest Challenges When Moving Your Business to “The Cloud”

The use of cloud technology is on the rise, as businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the multiple benefits cloud computing can have in terms of efficiency and profitability. The technology is now used by as much as 70% of U.S. organizations. The figure is expected to grow further, as businesses surveyed said they were working on transferring more IT operations […]

Private Computer Repair and Restoration Services for College and University Professors and Staff

Higher education professors and staff expect their PCs, laptops and tablets to work smoothly and consistently. When a hardware, software or connection issue halts the progress of academic projects with deadlines, many professors dread the idea of contacting their university’s HELP DESK because tech aides are often slow and unreliable. In addition, most universities hire undergraduates as HELP DESK staff. […]

Tech Safety While On Vacation

It’s hard enough to keep your technology secure when you’re working from the office, even harder when you work remotely, but while on vacation, it’s even trickier to keep your devices and data safe. “The truth is that vacation time is prime time for cybercriminals. Many people are already too lax about information-security practices in their everyday lives. But while […]

Hidden Tricks Inside Windows 10

Even if you think you know it all, you don’t. Microsoft’s Windows isn’t any one thing. It arises from a patchwork of finely tuned features. Each individual feature is, in turn, the result of a team of dedicated engineers who create the best experience possible. So, with such a complex, nuanced, and vast piece of software, it makes sense that […]

Why Your College or University Help Desk May Not Be So Helpful

Many of our clients are college professors or staff members. From some of the largest and most prestigious universities in the world – institutions like Harvard University, MIT, Boston University, Boston College and the list goes on. You may be employed by one of these colleges (with over 100 colleges and universities in Eastern Massachusetts) and I’m sure you know […]

6 Most Annoying Things About Technology

Though technology has clearly brought many benefits to our professional and personal lives, it has also occasionally made us annoyed, frustrated and fed up. Technology has made our lives better in many ways. It’s helped people communicate better, handle tasks faster and stay safer. Yet, at the same time, the digital world seems to have created more annoyances than ever […]