Author Archives for Gavin Mish

Saving Your Laptop Battery

November 3, 2016 1:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Saving Your Laptop Battery

It never fails; the moment you need your laptop for a meeting or to complete work, while being away from an electric source, the low battery alert comes on. We have all been there staring at the horror of a battery that is too low to conduct business and, of course, you forgot your power cord. All’s not lost, however....


Care for your Keyboard

November 1, 2016 1:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Care for your Keyboard

  A computer keyboard is probably the most used part of your desktop or laptop. Without it, navigating your computer becomes fairly difficult, if not impossible. Unfortunately, your keyboard is also the most abused and overlooked part of your work space. How many times have you eaten lunch or a snack over your keyboard only to lose bits of your...


What is Dell Classroom?

October 28, 2016 12:45 am Published by Comments Off on What is Dell Classroom?

Have you heard about Dell Classroom and are wondering what it is exactly? Well, Dell Classroom is software created as an interactive tool to help students and teachers interact with each other, a K-12 education solution. This tool is created to help teachers and students get more one-on-one time in order to get a better education and knowledge development in...


USB Drives Are Still a Thing?

October 26, 2016 12:45 am Published by Comments Off on USB Drives Are Still a Thing?

With the constant development of new technological advances, it becomes more difficult to know which device is best to use. One device that has stuck around despite changes, however, is the USB. Sure, the cloud and file sharing programs are at the top of the game right now, and it’s probably your go-to storage, but many still remain true to...


Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome

October 25, 2016 12:44 am Published by Comments Off on Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome

Since the Windows 10 update, there has been plenty talk about all its cool new features and updates. With the update, Microsoft decided to completely eliminate their Internet Explorer browser and replace it with Microsoft Edge, which is meant to be much faster and more energy efficient. Not much, however, has been said about the new upgraded Internet server; that...


Should you Update to iOS 10?

October 20, 2016 12:43 am Published by Comments Off on Should you Update to iOS 10?

Are you one of the few iPhone owners who have yet to make the update to iOS 10? Have you been wondering if making the switch is worth it, or are you simply scared of the potential glitches that may come with the newest update? During these types of situations we tend to look at others’ experiences to help us...


IT Words to Know:

October 18, 2016 12:42 am Published by Comments Off on IT Words to Know:

Let’s face it, every time something traumatic happens to our technology we end up learning about some new, strange diagnosis. After contacting our trusted IT company we end up learning about all these different technical terms and, most of the time, wonder what on Earth those terminologies even mean. It’s true, keeping up with all the IT lingo can be...


Expert Tips and Shortcuts

October 17, 2016 12:41 am Published by Comments Off on Expert Tips and Shortcuts

Don’t you love it when someone shows you a tip or shortcut that can make your day easier or your daily work go faster? We do! So here are some tips and shortcuts that you may know or may be new to you. Hopefully something will make your job easier/better. Enjoy!   Every website seems to use a different font...


Why Tech-for-a-Day is a Must Have

October 13, 2016 12:41 am Published by Comments Off on Why Tech-for-a-Day is a Must Have

Does your small or medium sized business have an experienced IT department that is able to handle not only the daily “fires” that need attending to as well as deal with regular maintenance of hardware and software? IT departments deal with a myriad of issues such as security, data storage, hardware, software, and customer support in a juggling act that...


Should You Worry About Smartphone Viruses and Malware?

October 11, 2016 12:40 am Published by Comments Off on Should You Worry About Smartphone Viruses and Malware?

  How much do you rely on your smartphone? Well, if you doubt for a second the amount you use it, think of those breath-catching moments when you have misplaced it or dropped it. Shocking how quickly we all panic about our phones, right? Those are the moments you realize that you would have trouble getting through the day without...


Top Causes of Data Loss

October 6, 2016 12:39 am Published by Comments Off on Top Causes of Data Loss

In our technology driven business world, data is growing exponentially for companies. Security breaches of sensitive data has rocked our world for the past few years. It seems as if there are no institutions, whether large or small, public or private, that are immune to the problem of data loss and data breaches. The escalation of hackings and cyber crimes...


The Hazards of Public WiFi

October 4, 2016 12:38 am Published by Comments Off on The Hazards of Public WiFi

  According to Cisco’s Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast, there are already more mobile-connected devices than the entire world’s population and by 2018 it is expected that there will be more mobile traffic on WiFi than on cellular networks. Free public Wi-Fi hotspots can be found everywhere now – in coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, malls and airports. The incredible convenience...