As we age, technology is a great way to stay connected and informed. We encourage you to provide the support your loved one needs to do this safely. You are the best person to provide support. Do not be tempted to outsource tech support, especially to a stranger. It will get expensive very quickly and […]
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Home Networking 101
Here are some helpful tips and things to consider when managing your home network: The cornerstone to your technology set up is your network. It is no longer just the thing that brings in the internet and connects your computer to your printer. Your network is also supporting your smart TV, your sound system, your […]
Preparing For Your Digital Afterlife
We usually get a call when things change. Sadly this will happen after a loved one passes. Weeks after the loss, after the memorial service, it is time to settle the affairs of your departed loved one. To help make this very difficult time easier, here are a few things to consider: Make sure you […]
10 Tech Tips
1. Back up your data! Use an online service. We like BackBlaze. It’s automatic, offsite and will save you if you get hit with the Cryptowall virus. 2. Use good working virus protection. We like Vipre. 3. Upgrade Windows 7 and Office 2010 (or any earlier versions). Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 in January […]
Apple Tips
July 20, 2016 Here are two tricks to make multitasking on OS X easier. If you have multiple programs open, you can easy switch between them by pressing and holding the command button and then hitting tab. This will show you what you have open and let you switch quickly between programs. Also if you […]
This Is Why We Like Solid State Drives
A picture is worth a thousand words. Here’s why we like Solid State Drives. What you need to know: You’d better have a good working back up plan. In the very unlikely event that a solid state drive fails, data recovery is usually not an option. They are not cheap. A solid state drive will […]