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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This age old question never gets old and its one that our clients ask us about all the time. Our answer – “it depends!”. What does it depend on you ask? Well a bunch of things, but now that we live in the world of Google, believe it or not there is a nifty website that asks you a series […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]