COMMON INTERNET and VIRUS ISSUES 1. When you open the browser, does the computer crash? 2. Are you no longer able to access sites which you used to be able to access? (such as secure government sites?) 3. What's the difference between a home and business antivirus solution? Ever came across these questions? Read below to become an Internet and browser guru! BROWSER CRASHING? You open up your Google Chrome, and the computer shuts down. Why?
Continue Reading »CONNECTIVITY ISSUES PC unable to access the Internet? Can't print? Unable to access data from the network? These issues generally happen at the worst possible time. Read below to see how to quickly troubleshoot this issue yourself! BONUS: Understand the logic behind the steps at the bottom of this email. YOUR PC ...
Continue Reading »CHROME TRICKS How to make your everyday Internet experience s Want to learn some keyboard shortcuts for your browser? Read below and enjoy! SEARCH ...
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While you keep your family's birth certificates in the bank, you keep a copy at home. Why? The original you want to keep as secure as possible, yet you want access to it just in case. Your computer data works the same way. You want your data to always be available, yet you want a backup, "just in case" . What's the difference between: (1) Google Drive, Drop Box, Box, Microsoft OneDrive and (2) Carbonite, Mozy, LionCage Read below to see if you are backing up your data or merely synchronizing ...
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GMAIL TIPS While we all have email addresses, the provider varies. One of the biggest providers is Google's Gmail product. Are you taking full advantage of your email features? Read below to learn how to maximize your email experience KEEP YOUR INBOX CLEAN While some enjoy seeing 4000 messages in their inbox, some like to run a clean shop and just have what still needs to be taken care of in their inbox. How do ...
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Blizzard Fast Approaching How to protect your data with the upcoming snow storm Before we begin: Before we discuss the technology, make sure you are properly stocked up and prepared yourself with adequate food, water, batteries/flashlights and medicine. Your Technology: 1. Move them away from wet (or potential) wet areas Generally speaking, lift your servers and PC's off the floor if you on the ground or basement ...
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SETTLING THE FEUD Ever saw two cars fight for a parking space? Ever saw a computer crash? What's the connection? Read below to understand why your computer may be over-working! ENJOY THE CAKE AND THE CHERRY ON TOP! When your computer starts "acting up", the first thing the doctor will ask is "has anything changed recently"? Many times, a computer user will have installed a new program (or upgraded an old one) which ...
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HOW TO DISPOSE OF OLD COMPUTERS Lately, many small businesses have purchased new computers. What do you do with the old ones? Is there anything to be concerned about? Read below in order to keep your data safe and no NYC fines! REPLACING OLD COMPUTERS Eventually you will replace your computer. What do you do with your old one? Every couple of years people replace their computers. Some may do it every other year, while others may ...
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TOP 3 TECH PIECES OF ADVISE FOR CONCLUDING 2014 As the year winds down, what are three pieces of advise which you should consider? ► Password protection ► Data protection ► Employee and employer precautions Read below to maximize your technological experience! 1. PASSWORDS The "key" to your technologies "front door" is your password. How secure is it currently? How can you make it even more secure? While we all know ...
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CONGRATS ON THE NEW PURCHASE NOW WHAT? After all the "major" sales this past weekend, we have received numerous calls on how to setup the new computer and what else you may need to purchase. ► What to install? ► What to update? How to update? Read below to maximize your technological experience! WHAT TO INSTALL Many times we are asked "When you purchase a new computer, does it come pre-installed with all the software I ...
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