We have all heard urban myths regarding places and things. Common misconceptions about computers are just as persistent. Here are several IT myths debunked for your benefit. Myth #1: A slow-running computer has a virus A virus can be to blame. Spyware or other malware can also cause a computer to slow down. However, there …
Are you putting your business at risk in 2020?
You may not think so. But you could be if you’re using Microsoft products reaching end of support next year. Microsoft won’t provide security updates for popular business tools after January 2020. This affects you if you’re using Windows 7 as your laptop or desktop operating system. Or you’re relying on 2010 Microsoft Office for …
Are you risking your small business with fatal tech mistakes?
You may think you’ve got technology covered well enough, but ignoring some IT issues can be fatal. There are seven areas that business owners too often underestimate. The importance of protecting data and privacy. The need for regular technology maintenance and software and security upgrades. The value of getting the right IT solution the first …
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Save Time by getting to know Windows Shortcuts
The average person spends 90,000 hours at work. These hours can cost us sleep, affect our mood, and cause us to gain weight. Oh, and work can cause stress, too. We can’t give you a “get out of work free” card, but these essential Windows shortcuts will help you save time. By gaining efficiency at …
Parents: Learn how to control in-app purchases on Apple and Android devices
As an IT Company we are involved in the education support sector where mobile devices are widely used in school for educational purposes. Due to that experience, we understand the relation between children and their mobile devices. However that can lead to a parents frustration at home.
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Is it safe to clean the registry?
You have likely been alerted by popups while browsing the web. These, often flashing, advertisements claim your computer has more than a thousand errors requiring urgent attention to fix. Perhaps helpfully, these popups offer a solution to cure your computer with a click of the mouse. Buttons marked “fix now” appear to offer a simple …
How to Recognize 5 Types of Malware
The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network.
Please choose to read or not Email Phishing Scam
Have you received an email with a subject line that contains “Please choose to read or not“? “Please choose to read or not” is an example of an Email Phishing Scam and you should delete the email immediately. Email phishing scams are on the rise. Keep your online security safe and do your due diligence …