Holiday Sales. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Pre-Thanksgiving Sales. Anything to get us to part from our hard earned money. ► What should you buy? ► What are the differences between the different options? ► What should you be aware of this holiday season? Read below to become an educated consumer DESKTOPS Desktop The good old desktop. While it does not offer the freedom for you to take it ...
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Remember how to write a letter? While texting and social messaging is quite popular. Email is still an integral necessity for most businesses today Want to enhance your email experience? Read below - and let us know your thoughts! ORGANIZING THE EMAILS I look at my emails and files on my computer as I used to look at filing cabinets. Therefore, when it comes to files on the computer, I have main folders and sub ...
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WINDOWS 8: HOW TO CLEAN IT UP YOURSELF Many times it is worth repairing an issue, so that all your settings remain the same. However, there are times where wiping the computer clean is the recommended answer. ► How to clean the computer yourself ► When is it recommended? ► What are the different ways to clean your Windows 8 computer? Continue reading below to learn some tricks of the trade! *Windows 8.1 photo courtesy of Microsoft Store HOW TO CLEAN ...
Continue Reading »HEARTBLEED What is it? How does it affect you? Recently there has been much talk about "Heartbleed." Read below to see what it is and how it may affect you! What is the heartbleed virus? As explained on heartbleed.com, it "allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications, steal data directly from the services and users and to impersonate services and users." On a technical level, the website describes it as "a ...
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PASSOVER SCHEDULE The office will be closed from: Friday April 11th at 1pm The office will re-open: April 23rd at 930am For all computer emergencies, please call 718-676-6910, extension 2. Your call will be called back promptly. or email: help@avenueMcomputers.com
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THE HOME Ever thought about who uses the computer at home Last week we discussed some important pointers to keep in mind before and as your business grows. This week, we will take it personally - well, at least some pointers to keep in mind while working at home. I purchased a new Dell laptop for myself, so that I can work at home. Before I knew it, my children were ...
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THE OFFICE As your business grows, some things to keep in mind... As your business grows, more employees are hired, which generally translates into an increase in the technology budget. What are some technology-related aspects to keep in mind as the business grows? Security When you started or joined the business, the office was small and you trusted the others. However, as the business grew and more employees were brought on ...
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PRINTER AND SCANNERS Different ways to connect and access Did you ever have a printer or scanner that you wanted to connect multiple computers to? Have you ever wondered if it's possible and what the best solution is for connecting all your printers and scanners? What does a "USB" and "NETWORK" mean? There are two types of printers on ...
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INTERNET BROWSER Securing your browsing You may think that no one knows where you go on the web. But you're mistaken! Read below to understand what is being recorded and what there is to do about it (and perhaps some pointers for times you may want to go ahead and go undetected!) No matter which browser you use, after a while, you may feel the browser knows you a tad ...
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OFFICE SECURITY Passwords, Email, Website, Laptop and Mobile Devices While purchasing and installing a security system for your office is a great idea, it may not be adequate for today's times to ensure your business' security. Read below to see what technological loopholes may exist and how to close them up, as well as a video demonstrating the effects of not planning. While a secure lock and a camera system is highly advisable, in ...
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