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 […]
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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 […]
Why We Love Gmail
Gmail is not tied to your internet service provider. That free email from Comcast, Wide Open West or AT&T will need to be changed if you ever leave them. BIG HASSLE! Gmail does not get hacked as often as Yahoo, AOL and the other major email providers. If your Gmail does get compromised and all your email goes missing, Gmail […]
Top 10 Common Technology Mistakes
1. Not keeping a current up to date record of your passwords. 2. Using an email host that is plagued with security breaches and out of date technology ie. Yahoo, AOL. 3. Responding to fake webpages saying you need computer help and getting scammed. 4. Holding on to your computer for too long. PC’s last about 4-6 years and Macs last about 7-9 years. 5. Not backing […]