“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 […]
Did you know Earth Day was on April 22nd this year? If you haven’t heard or you are interested check out their website – http://www.earthday.org/ . This leads us to today’s question we get frequently … “Do you recycle?” or “What do we do with our old PC/Mac or monitor?”. Well, the answer is yes to all of the above for recycling […]
We all rely on our computers to get work done. In a way, our performance at work is contingent on the performance of the equipment we deploy to conduct that work. That’s where remote monitoring and management (RMM) systems come into play, improving business productivity by providing continual, remote support to customers in need of the assurance that their IT […]
[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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Did you know that almost all of our clients are Baby Boomers? This group is defined as people born between 1946 and 1964 (I fit in to this category as do many of our employees also) has a love-hate relationship with technology. While they are the fastest growing segment of technology consumers, they are also often hesitant to adapt because […]
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 […]
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 […]