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What’s the Difference Between Wi-Fi vs. Bluetooth vs. ZigBee vs. Z-Wave?

Ah, so you’ve heard of ZigBee? Perhaps you haven’t, but the alternative means of Internet connection has been around for a long time. But first, before diving in the differences among each of these Internet protocols, let’s define what they have in common. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee and Z-Wave all produce and enable wireless Internet connections. That much we know. The […]

Are Tech Support Scams Making a Comeback?

“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 […]

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 Amazing Gadgets That Have Perfected Television-Streaming

Remember when the ability to watch a movie on your computer first entered your home as a novelty? Those were the golden days of YouTube and the end of the BlockBuster era. Little did we know, within the next few years that the convenience would soon morph into television-streaming. How things have changed. For those who love to have the […]

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 […]

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, […]

How Do I Disable My Webcam?

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 […]

The Crazy-Simple Backup Guide to Your Home Computer.

Here’s a question we get all the time: what happened to the all the pictures I took on my phone? Here’s another one: where’s the most secure location to store my important files? What we find that our clients are really asking is: how do I backup my home computer and recover the files that I backup? Whether you’re an […]

5 Technology Choices That Make You Look Old

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 […]

What Is The Cloud and How Does It Work?

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 […]