Your internet used to meet your needs. You could check social media and stream a TV show whenever you wanted without trouble. Now, since working from home, you’re finding your internet service more frustrating: it’s too slow when you want to send and receive large work files, or erratic when you take part in video …
Have you tried turning it off and on?
There’s one solution to tech problems that everyone knows: turning the device off and then back on again. This go-to move is a bit of a joke in the IT industry. Who needs help-desk support if you can find a power switch? Surprisingly, this approach actually does solve a lot of problems. Take the Microsoft …
“So Slow!” Is it your Computer or your Internet Connection?
“Why is my computer so slow?” It’s a common complaint. The question is whether it’s your computer or your internet connection. You may feel your computer is moving at a snail’s pace, but it used to be cheetah-fast! You’re going to want to identify and address the issue to get back up to speed. Yet …
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A Custom-Built Computer Can Be a Good Deal
Big-box stores have big names and aisles of computers on offer. They post tempting deals on pre-built computers. But how does a person decide to buy a Pre Built Computer vs Custom? When you shop in a big-box store, you are one of the many people those salespeople are going to work with in a …
3 Reasons Your Laptop is Running Slow
It happens to everyone. Your old computer is beginning to slow down. So, you invest in a brand new shiny laptop. The clouds part and the sun shines down on this bright and lovely new device. Everything will be faster and easier. Only, from the first day, the new laptop is lagging. Why is it …
Myths about Computer Maintenance
We have all heard urban myths regarding places and things. Common Computer Maintenance misconceptions about are just as persistent. Here are several IT myths debunked for your benefit. Computer Maintenance 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 …
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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