What would be your response if we changed “computer” to “yourself”? Do you need preventative maintenance? How about brushing your teeth, going for annual physicals, going to the gym….? Now, we can’t compare ourselves to a piece of equipment, but as we get older we realize that sometimes a little “maintenance” can go a long way to our health and […]
Eventually, you’ll reach a saturation point of errors, where you’re better off investing in a new computer altogether – sometimes a slow computer is an old computer that’s simply on its way out. However, before you reach that decision, here are a few tricks you can deploy on your own to speed up your PC, before spending any money, plus […]
Did you know that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Every year, in a joint effort with the Department of Defense, the National Cyber Security Alliance rolls out a brand new batch of Internet safety tips for businesses and families, alike, to implement throughout the year. However, the October timing is no coincidence. In fact, this week marks the […]
Do you take a coffee break when you open your programs in the morning? Tired of trying to push past error messages just to get through your workday? Have you seen the dreaded blue screen of death a few too many times? It may be time for a new computer. Don’t buy a cheap replacement just to get by, it […]
As you may already know: Windows, Android and iOS are the top three operating systems available today on the mobile market (that’s what OS in iOS stands for). What you may not know is that the “i” at the front of all Apple product names stands for Internet. It’s a fact worth mentioning, insofar as that’s where each these products […]
No matter what brand of anti-virus software you use, there’s always the possibility that an infection may slip through the cracks, even if you’ve run all of your software updates and practice every Internet safety rule in the book. The reason being – cybercrime really doesn’t sleep. Unfortunately, cybercriminals work ceaselessly to discover and exploit software vulnerabilities or backdoor entrances […]
For those of us who need fresh air to focus, there’s nothing nicer than being able plop down with our tablets and check our email, poolside. And online banking is always more enjoyable when conducted on a screened-in porch, while it’s nice outside. Regardless of your aim, outdoor Wi-Fi is an easily-obtained luxury. Here’s how to extend the range of […]
Repairing computers is the core part of our business. But we know that there are times when it’s in a client’s best interest to purchase a new computer instead of repairing their existing one. The “Is it worth repairing, or is it better to buy new?” dilemma you may be facing with your computer is like the dilemma you face […]