Troubleshooting Common Printer Issues
There are a few things more frustrating than needing to print an important document only to find that your printer is offline or presenting an error message. Whether you’re rushing to meet a deadline, preparing for a crucial meeting, or simply trying to get your to-do list under control, printer problems can throw a wrench […]
When to Say Goodbye to Your Old Computer
By: Aysë StenabaughIn the rapidly advancing field of technology, deciding to replace your computer can be a complex decision for many users. Several factors must be considered when assessing whether an upgrade to your existing system or purchasing a new one is more appropriate. Two primary considerations are the device’s compatibility with the latest operating […]
Internet Access & Wi-Fi – What you need to know!
There are a few aspects to internet access that are helpful to understand. First, you have the internet as a service which is supplied by an internet service provider such as Comcast or Brightspeed. Next, you have your network equipment which includes at least a modem and may or may not be provided by your […]
Tech Support Scams –How to spot them and handle them!
There are various ways that scammers can attempt to trick unsuspecting users into believing that they need to take action to resolve a matter that is not occurring. Being aware of the various scams that are in existence can help you prevent yourself from becoming a victim. The most common way tech support scams can […]
Maintaining your PC could save its “life”
Let’s be honest, maintaining your computer is probably the furthest thing from your mind until something goes wrong. Similar to performing maintenance on a vehicle, having yearly maintenance done on your computer can help detect hardware problems, resolve security issues and increase performance. Over time with and with use, Computers can become bogged down with […]
Technology Scams: How you can protect yourself.
Scammers are aware that technology can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing to the average user. Unfortunately, they take full advantage of this and often pray on those who don’t use technology frequently enough to catch on to their sneaky tactics. Technology scams can happen in different ways but the most common are through emails, social […]
Backing up: Best Practices
By Aysë StenabaughFirst things first, if you are storing your important data in only one storage location, your data is 100% at risk. The golden rule is to always have your important data in two places. Keeping this in mind, if one storage medium fails or is compromised, having a second backup gives you time […]
Choosing the Right Word Processor
Several options are available to users who would like to create and edit documents and spreadsheets etc. While Microsoft Office might be the most obvious choice, it’s not the only choice. There are a few free and paid options for both online and offline use. Let’s get into what some of these choices are and […]
Web Browser Support Ending
To maximize security and performance it is recommended to always use an operating system that is supported – meaning that your device will continue to get important updates. Last month’s article focused on the end of support for Windows 8.1, this month a new challenge arises for users who have yet to migrate to Windows […]