Tips for Preventative Maintenance
It’s undeniable that PCs will eventually stop working without regular maintenance. From dust accumulating inside, to worn out electromagnetic components, to overheating and thus crashing, there are a number of ways your PC can falter. With preventative maintenance, however, you can easily extend the life of your system. Preventative or preventive maintenance is the act…
Read MoreHow Everyone Needs IT Support
IT support is needed for all people and at all levels of business or personal tech use. Whether you’re on your mobile device, your personal laptop, or your work computer, you’ll eventually need some sort of IT support– everyone does. The more tech devices you own, the more you’ll begin to agree that you always…
Read MoreLord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue Data Breach
On April 1, 2018, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue publicly announced a data breach of over 5 million card-carrying shoppers at their stores. Compromised cash registers infected with software gave hackers access to credit card numbers and other financial information of customers. Only card information from customers shopping in physical retail stores has…
Read MoreOne Smartphone, Multiple Social Media Accounts: Is This Beneficial?
Logging in to multiple social media accounts from your smartphone can positively influence your conscientiousness, and allow for all of your alerts to reach you. This is great for time sensitive actions. It means you’re constantly getting notifications from multiple accounts that you manage. The feature of administering several accounts is available through multiple platforms of social…
Read MorePC vs Mac in Business – Who Needs Which?
In our computer-dominated world, two computer technology companies reign supreme: Microsoft and Apple. There are some clear differences between the two, namely look and feel, as well as speed and functionality. Most people prefer one over the other, similar to the rivalry between iPhone and Android, but this is just in terms of personal preference….
Read MoreCellular Data vs Wifi: Getting the Most out of Your Plan
Have you ever had your data plan run out on the day you need to access internet the most? To keep up with the fast paced world of technological change- and to save yourself money/data- its important to know the difference between using cellular data and wifi. Today we generally need to have access information through…
Read MoreSimple Steps Towards Improving Cyber Security
Cyber use can be threatening, and there are important steps you can take besides keeping your software updated to ensure cyber security. There are a few easy, non-technical steps you can take towards more safe and secure internet use. If you haven’t heard about the webcam coverage, you may want to consider it. People have taken safety precautions…
Read MoreWhat’s Next in Cyber Attacks
The past few months have been relatively uneventful in terms of cyber attacks and viruses and malware. It kind of makes you think that something big is coming. “What’s next in cyber attacks?” you may be asking. This time last year, in 2017, we saw cyber attacks such as WannaCry, which was a ransomware attack…
Read MoreHow an IT Consultant can Help your Business
Are you a business owner in search of an IT consultant? Perhaps you’re wondering just what services you require. The field of information technology is extensive, with developments, updates, and new technologies being released all the time. It can be overwhelming to go about it yourself, which is why it’s so beneficial to you, your…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Alexa in the Office
Have you heard about the new assistive tech device, Alexa? A recent technological development from Amazon has consumers beyond satisfied. Going beyond performing the basic functions and features, the Echo tools featuring Alexa have made working in the office a completely new experience. Businesses that adopt Alexa tend to be fast paced and busy….
Read MoreSimple Fixes to Wifi Connectivity Issues
We are so fortunate to be living in the Age of Computers. We have information readily available at our fingertips, which allows us to accomplish more in less time. Even with the seemingly perfect advent of the computer, some hiccups do occur when connecting to a wireless network at times. This can be annoying and…
Read MoreHow to Complete a Spring Email Clean-Up
As we welcome Spring, it’s helpful to take time to clean up our technological devices, especially our email accounts. We can sort and label all random files. Decide what changes need to be made in order to stay organized. A Spring Email Clean-Up will be the most productive and effective work you did for yourself this April!…
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