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MacBook and MacBook Pro Faulty Keyboards

Apple has officially acknowledged that there are problems with its “butterfly” mechanism built into the keyboards of the recent MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The company is now offering an extended keyboard service program for computers affected by the issue, via iMore. The extended warranty covers replacement of one or more keys or the whole keyboard, depending on the extent […]

Wi-Fi issues using your Mac

Sometimes your Mac will just not connect to Wi-Fi! Follow these steps to help fix this common problem. Check for Wi-Fi recommendations When your Mac with macOS Sierra attempts to connect to a Wi-Fi network, it checks for issues that affect its ability to create a fast, stable, and secure connection. If your Mac detects an issue, the Wi-Fi status […]

If you can’t print from your Mac or iOS device

This is a fairly common issue with our Mac clients, so follow these steps to see if you can get that printer to cooperate! If you can’t get your printer to work with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, these steps might help. You might experience issues such as these when you try to print from your Mac or print from your […]

Mac vs. PC Which is Better for You?

The Mac vs. PC debate is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to computers. This page is meant to give a comparison between computers running Apple’s macOS and those running Windows. We are looking to help users who are interested in buying a new computer, not dictating which brand is the “best.” Security Price Operating system Software […]

4 Distinct Advantages of Remote Technical Support

A Technological Advance That Can Make Your Life Easier. Inevitable, in our imperfect world, we will run into problems with most, if not all of our electronics at one time or another. This is the way of the world. What do we do when it happens? With technical support, there are several options. The two primary options are: Onsite support: An IT technician […]

8 Apps that Can Exercise Your Aging Brain

Senior Moment? Scatterbrained? Flaky Memory? Can you boost brain power and improve cognitive function with a game? There are conflicting studies on what types of games should be used to stimulate the brain. Most studies report a definite improvement in mental function by using games to exercise your brain. In fact, a scientific study published by PLOS ONE reported that “Cognitive […]

Mobile Security Best Practices

Over the past 30 years we have made some incredible strides in the cell phone arena. I’m pretty sure most of us can do an entire day’s work from our phones which is a huge change from the ol’ bag phones we used to have to lug around. But, without the right protection put in place, working from your […]

Mac or PC? Round 2

Apple’s new MacBook Pro Announcement Microsoft Surface Studio Mac or PC? For people who came of age with computers in the nineties, there was no argument more compelling. To the minds of young techies, the choice represented two fundamentally different world views. In the past, Mac users have said that PCs are insufficient for design work and slow, while Windows […]

8 Reasons Why You Should Upgrade to Mac OS Sierra

As a Mac user, you may have noticed how Apple introduces a new version of OS X annually. This year, you probably know that the new version came with new features and, more importantly, a new name. With MacOS Sierra, you’ll find interesting new upgrades integrated within a familiar user experience. Although there are but a handful of surprises that came […]

3 Popular Computer Upgrades We Strongly Recommend Against

Whether you’re a bargain hunter who wants to get the most bang for your buck or a total techy who likes to outpace the Joneses – sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to go for a full computer upgrade. Sometimes, it does . If you’re like us and you don’t like to waste money: please, take these don’ts to heart. […]