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Is Microsoft Forcing you to Upgrade to Windows 10?

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 […]

Travel in Your Plans? Use Tripit to Keep Track of Everything

I have been using this app for years on my BlackBerry (yes they are still in business and yes I still have one!) and my wife and I have been using it lately to add the details of an upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest this fall. We are using it to capture the itinerary details and keep all of our […]

Mac or PC – which is best for me?

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 […]

5 quick ways to recover storage space on an overstuffed iPhone or iPad

Find a few gigs of breathing room by taming bloated apps, culling podcasts, trimming attachments, and more. Sure, 16GB of storage sounded like plenty when you first bought your iPhone, but you probably regretted your decision to go with Apple’s cheapest option when those pesky “low storage” warnings started popping up. Indeed, you’d be surprised by how quickly your iPhone […]

Scammers can fake caller ID info

Your phone rings. You recognize the number, but when you pick up, it’s someone else. What’s the deal? Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick you into thinking they are someone local, someone you trust – like a government agency or police department, or a company you do business with – like your bank or cable provider. The […]

Earth Day and Recycling

Did you know Earth Day was on April 22nd this year? If you haven’t heard or you are interested check out their website – http://www.earthday.org/ . This leads us to today’s question we get frequently … “Do you recycle?” or “What do we do with our old PC/Mac or monitor?”. Well, the answer is yes to all of the above for recycling […]

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your Next Big Screen TV

There are a lot of new options in TV buying these days and prices have become quite affordable, even for larger screen sizes. You’ve probably heard some of these terms before… Smart TV, HD, 4K, LCD, LED, OLED. Here are some basic guidelines in choosing the best TV for your viewing entertainment. Screen Size When choosing a new TV, […]

5 Facts You Didn’t Know (But Need to) About the Internet of Things: Part Two

In our previous post, we outlined the difficulty of taking on the Internet of Things by yourself as a homeowner. From different Internet protocols and lots of unique equipment to juggle – the smartest homeowners leave the setup and maintenance of their devices to IT professionals. Why? They’re informed. As a proactive homeowner, yourself, you’re halfway through our lesson on […]

Is Microsoft Forcing You to Upgrade to Windows 10?

It’s no secret that Microsoft wants the world to switch to Windows 10 and making it a free upgrade has certainly kick started this initiative. Microsoft continues to tout impressive statistics, such as ‘it’s the fastest growing operating system ever’ or ‘it’s now installed on over 200 million systems’ but the reality is that most of you are still running […]

5 Facts You Didn’t Know (But Need to) About the Internet of Things: Part One

[th_gallery ids=’1972,1838,1916′ classes=’sugar-slider-full-width’ isSlider=’true’ autoPlay=’true’ dots=’true’ link=’file’] You’ve finally caved and gotten yourself a Nest thermostat. Welcome to the Internet of Things. Are you ready for it? Even if the only “Thing” you’ve installed to-date is that thermostat or the aging Bluetooth system in your car – you’re already well on your way to a smart home. Trust us. So, […]