Need a fast and easy way to share photos with someone? AirDrop is the fastest and easiest way to share photos with someone standing next to you! AirDrop is a service that’s been included with your iPhone since iOS7 (September 2013). It allows you to share photos and files with other iPhone users or with your iPad or MacBook if […]
Believe it or not, your wireless Internet connection has more in common with your microwave and car radio than it does with the rest of your computer. Let’s jump into it. The secret to wireless Internet is electromagnetic radiation. Everything you access on the Internet has travelled to you through space via energy pulses like visible light, x-rays, and […]
A few days ago it was announced that Apple has just past the 1 billion mark on iPhone sales. That is an astounding number. What’s equally astounding is the number of people who have still not backed up their iPhones—or turned on Find my iPhone. More than half the people I know admit to never backing up their iPhone or […]
Save precious space on your iPhone. If you’re not careful about deleting old text messages, they can accumulate in a hurry and chew up valuable space on your devices. In iOS, there is a setting that allows you to automatically delete text messages after 30 days. Go to Settings > Messages > and scroll down until you find Message History. […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all rely heavily the Internet for access to maps, travel guides, restaurant reviews, social media and other tools for travel, even in and around our home neighborhood. Unfortunately that data usage adds up – especially overseas. Rest assured, it is possible to travel abroad with a smartphone without breaking the bank. Healthy competition among smartphone service providers and a […]