On July 29, the year-long promotion ends. Windows 10 will no longer be a free upgrade. Users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will know that for nearly exactly a year Microsoft has aggressively pushed its latest operating system to the delight and frustration of many. The question is this: do you stick to the devil you know or cash […]
Question: Are extended warranties worth buying on my computer, or would a service plan be a better choice? Answer: Extended warranties have long been sold as an ‘insurance policy’ in case something goes wrong with your computer (or any product for that matter). As with any type of pseudo ‘insurance’ you have to weigh the risks against the cost of […]
Whether you’re a bargain hunter who wants to get the most bang for your buck or a total techy who likes to outpace the Joneses – sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to go for a full computer upgrade. Sometimes, it does . If you’re like us and you don’t like to waste money: please, take these don’ts to heart. […]
In a continual effort to help our customers avoid the more common problems we receive calls about – here’s a list of the 10 most popular tricks among cybercriminals to get into your computer. For more information on protecting yourself against cybercrime, download our free guide: The Ultimate Guide to Securing Your Home Network. Email Fraud You’ll notice that […]
Let’s answer your question with another question. Did you know that malware and virus popups are our biggest call generator? On average, we receive 15-30 calls every month from clients that have been infected with some type of malware. It’s a problem that bares addressing. Your software will only get you so far. Here’s what you do. Install an Anti-Virus […]
A Lesson in Email Safety Everyone makes mistakes – sometimes it’s unwittingly and sometimes it’s a gamble that doesn’t pay off. One of the most dangerous mistakes any one of us could make on the Internet is to not be cognizant of our behavior. If you’re not careful, you may be well on your way to life of […]
Knock, Knock, Knock! Identity Thieves are at Your Virtual Doorstep Waiting To Get In! Download our free guide > What if there was a key to your front door that you weren’t aware of — would you feel safe? Whether you like it or not, wireless network security is the key to your front door, or more accurately, your wireless […]
Microsoft really, REALLY wants you to upgrade to Windows 10. Since last summer, the tech giant has pushed and prodded PC owners to upgrade their machines to its latest Windows version. While the upgrade is currently free for most consumers with Windows PCs, critics say the company’s heavy-handed nudging amounts to an “offer you can’t refuse.” Microsoft initially offered Windows […]
This age old question never gets old and its one that our clients ask us about all the time. Our answer – “it depends!”. What does it depend on you ask? Well a bunch of things, but now that we live in the world of Google, believe it or not there is a nifty website that asks you a series […]
“Hello, we are calling from Windows and your computer looks like it is infected. Our Microsoft Certified Technician can fix it for you.” Sound familiar? It’s a tech support scam. Here’s the thing about scams. They never go away. In fact, to this day, tech support scams comprise a million-dollar industry. And while we hope you’ve never heard that one […]