Online Scams I come from a very large family, the youngest of 8. When we are not together for the holidays, I enjoy calling my family members to wish them well. This Thanksgiving, when I called one of my sisters, I quickly realized that this holiday tradition may have just saved her one of the many online Continue Reading
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Smartphones – the new Swiss Army knife?
Cell phones have evolved from a simple communication device to a multipurpose tool. For many of us, the thought of leaving home without our smart device is unthinkable. Between using the camera, invoking navigation, or looking up the closest burrito joint, going through your daily grind without your trusted companion would be difficult! Over the Continue Reading
Affordable Rural High Speed Internet
Early Rural Internet Options It was 1999, and dial up was my only means of connection to the internet. I lived in Woolwich, within yards of where I do now. Cable internet ran down the highway, but that was miles from where I was located. The town had an agreement with the local cable company Continue Reading
Email Etiquette in the Digital Age
The abundant inbox I received 85 emails yesterday. Of those, 19 were marketing related. 14 were automated notifications. The rest I considered legitimate, need-to-be-dealt-with emails. Or were they? Taking a closer look, many were just messages where I was copied, needing no action on my part. Some were sent to a large distribution group I’m Continue Reading
Business Technology Relocation Checklist
Moving can be one of the most stressful undertakings you ever experience. Moving a business creates its own set of challenges, not the least of which is technology. Phone systems, computers, and data access are fundamental to operating a business. Overlooking these details can create havoc, and cost money. Taking a structured, logical approach early Continue Reading
Essential steps to basic PC repair
The Necessity of PC Repair We can all agree that having a computer problem is frustrating. Whether it’s acting slow, freezing up or just plain broken, when an essential tool is damaged, it’s a major inconvenience. Computer PC Repair can range from simple maintenance tasks to a complete overhaul of the system. Every scenario is Continue Reading
Tips for Beating Malware
What Is Malware? Malware. It’s the new dirty word and it’s costing individuals and businesses time, money, and frustration. Malware, which is short for malicious software, is defined as any software designed to crash, disrupt, or otherwise cause undesired effects on one’s computer system. Essentially, malware is a little program that runs on your computer, Continue Reading
The How And Why of Business Network Analysis
Evaluating a business network Business computer systems are critical to operations. You may rely on them for billing your customers, tracking inventory, even providing services directly to your clients. Keeping your systems in tip top condition takes regular maintenance, annual investments in upgrades, and planning for long term replacement. A network analysis of your current environment Continue Reading
Windows 10™ Upgrade – What You Need to Know
Microsoft’s much anticipated computer operating system, Windows 10™, is here – and so far it’s living up to the hype! Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 10 ™, was released on July 29th. It’s a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 users, making it an attractive proposition. We wanted to take a moment and tell Continue Reading