We get this question a lot. If you’re worried that a hacker might gain access to your computer webcam and take pictures or videos without your notice, never fear! You have options. The first option is a very simple: put a Post-It note over the webcam! It’s that easy. Who ever thought to cover the camera up, when not in […]
Start with a Memory and SSD Upgrade When your computer begins to slow down, and unresponsiveness and long load times become the norm, what’s the best way to solve the problem? The minutes you’re losing matter, and you don’t want to spend lots of time and money to solve the problem – you just want a computer that works as […]
This isn’t a simple answer, but here are some things to consider, both for and against the upgrade. If your current system is running Windows 7 or Windows 8/81. chances are good that your system is compatible with Windows 10. If you are running Vista, XP or gasp anything older don’t waste your time or money, even if it says […]
I don’t consider myself an early adopter to technology. I’ve never camped outside of Best Buy and I STILL use a BlackBerry! However, I am interested in new ways of doing things, especially if they save me time and money. I like to keep at a moderate pace with technology, even though I’m surrounded by it. But not all of […]
There you have it. The cloud is a means of non-physical, Internet-based storage which allows you to access data and software services from anywhere in the world, so long as you have a strong connection to the Internet. To consider the technology in another way: what do you think of when you think of clouds? Clouds are free-floating entities that […]
With snow storms happening regularly, you don’t want to risk life and limb getting to the office, but how can you make sure you are staying productive and not come down with a case of cabin fever? Here are some quick and easy tips for you that you can use to keep things productive: 1. Find an area in the […]
Q. I switched my number from an iPhone to a new Android phone, but I’m not getting my text messages now. Why? A. If you did not turn off Apple’s iMessage service on your old iPhone, your text messages are probably still going to your previous handset. If you still have the iPhone, start it up and open the Settings icon on the home screen. […]
Most people don’t realize that they have the option to choose which web browser to use. Depending on which computer system you are using, web browsers generally default to Safari or Internet Explorer. Did you know that there is an easier, faster, way to surf the web? You can do it by installing Google Chrome. Here are 5 reasons […]
We are used to unlimited on the internet and in a world of almost unlimited digital content — all the videos, music, texts, and storage you need at a click — bumping up against restrictions feels like being pulled over by the cops when you weren’t even speeding. Apple has one of the silliest restrictions around: You can only associate 10 devices […]
The greatest irony of modern technology is that its purpose is to make our lives easier; however, with each new gadget and upgrade comes a learning curve that can make the process of adopting these conveniences – difficult. Unless you’re a genuine tech enthusiast with an excess of time on your hands, it’s hard to find the time to […]