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 […]
Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025
It’s hard to believe that Windows 10 will be 10 years old next July. Microsoft has announced that 22H2 will be the final version of Windows 10. Microsoft will continue to provide critical security updates monthly to devices that have the latest (22H2) version until the scheduled end-of-life date of October 14th, 2025. Once this […]
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 […]
Say goodbye to Windows 8
Windows 8 made its debut in October 2012, making the software over a decade old. Users can reasonably expect most software to be supported by manufacturers for no more than 10 years. The Windows 8 operating system (OS) is no exception. Support for the first version of the OS ended in January 2016. Windows 8.1 […]
Computer Buying Tips
It is not unusual for everyday users to find themselves overwhelmed with varying computer system options. Shopping to buy a new computer can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be. Often there is little information provided to help users determine which devices will best meet their needs. Below are some key points that users […]