Shopping online has become a popular way of buying both necessities and gifts, especially in the last few years. Retail research tells us that over 75% of people are shopping online each month, and, with the holiday season upon us, you’re likely to be one of them. But don’t let the appeal of convenience distract you from the need to stay safe when shopping online.
How exciting! You got a new computer for Christmas. It’s sleek, shiny, and so much faster than what you had before. That’s great, but it doesn’t mean you should leave it untouched. This article shares several steps you might take to secure your data and keep that new device in tip-top shape.
Christmas time is back with us again. The latest devices and gadgets are hitting store shelves just in time to keep up with the rush. Magazines, television, and the web are brimming with advertisements and reviews of the latest tech your money can buy.
In the last month, Microsoft has been rolling out the next iteration of its operating system, Windows 11. Of course, new = better, right? But, when it comes to Windows 11, you may want to consider waiting. Here’s why.
Upgrading your slow computer with a Solid State Drive (SSD) will give it a new lease of life. You will get much better performance, battery life, and reliability. However, even SSDs aren’t immune from failure. Are you worried your SSD will malfunction and break down and take all of your data with it? Look for these warning signs.
We get to hear this question all the time, especially after people have been hit with viruses or malware despite having paid for an expensive antivirus package! Unfortunately, there is no objective answer. It all comes down to opinions. We will tell you ours…
There’s a lot of talk about the best places to use your laptop. We’ll recap that discussion briefly below, but the real focus of this article is where it’s best to put your desktop PC.
Despite telling us Windows 10 is the last operating system that would ever be released by Microsoft, they released Windows 11 last week. You can upgrade your computer to Windows 11 some time soon, or replace it with a new one. I wouldn’t hurry though and here is why…
When you buy a new Windows computer, you probably want to transfer all your files, emails, bookmarks, and programs to it. Many people are surprised to learn that programs don’t transfer the same way as your files and settings. Check out our latest blog post to learn why and how to get around this!
Phishing attacks trick people into believing that the message is something they need or want and should take some action. Our customers often ask us whether an email they forwarded is legit or not and in 99% of cases, they aren’t! Most phishing attempts want you to click on a link in the email and login to the website that opens. You might be thinking it’s your bank (and it looks like that!) but instead, you are sending your username and password to crooks. We’ll review some of the signs of these fake emails.
