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‘Tis the Season—For False Reviews

November 7, 2019

When buying items for the first time, many of us turn to reviews. We rely on the input and experience of others to help us make informed decisions during the buying process. Whether it’s a small item like cosmetics or a bigger purchase like a home appliance we all find ourselves scouring the internet for advice. Unfortunately, there are reports of companies falsifying reviews. When we can’t rely on the reviews on a company’s website – where do we turn? We’ll cover ways to detect false reviews, how to cross-reference reviews, and some of the best websites for fair and accurate consumer reviews to help you get through this holiday season. ...

Tech Tools Series: Zoom Meeting

September 28, 2019

First we covered SnagIt, then OneNote, and we saved the best for last - Zoom. We use Zoom Meetings internally on a daily basis and with our clients to discuss technology challenges and goals. Zoom allows us to share video, audio and even our screens. Whether next door or 3000 miles away, you’ll feel like you’re in the same room when you use Zoom. ...

Tech Tools Series: Microsoft OneNote

July 24, 2019

If you have Microsoft Office installed on your computer then you already have the next tool in our Tech Tools Series – Microsoft OneNote. I’ve been using OneNote for years and it really packs in a lot of features not found in any other Microsoft Office application. ...

Tech Tools Series: Screen Captures

June 25, 2019

Tech tools, we all have our favorites. This is the first in a 3-part series on time saving tools. When choosing the first tool I immediately thought of Screen Capture tools. SnagIt is my go-to screen capture tool which is worth every penny. I use SnagIt multiple times a day and I can’t live without it. Have no fear, there is also a free option, Windows 10 has Snip & Sketch offers basic screen capture functions. Read on to learn about these tools and see if one would work for you. ...

Retrain Your Brain

April 18, 2019

If you’ve ever found yourself procrastinating important tasks (like filing your taxes) and completing more urgent tasks (like catching up on Game of Thrones before the new season starts), there is a name for that! It’s a phenomenon called the urgency effect. In a study in February 2018, researchers found that subjects were more likely to perform small but urgent tasks that had a deadline over more important tasks without a deadline. Have no fear, there are ways to get your brain back on track. We’ll share productivity hacks including the Eisenhower Box, the 2 minute rule, and the return to Monotasking. ...

Receiving Lots Of Spam Calls? You’re Not Alone

February 1, 2019

Your cell phone, most can’t live without it. It’s your primary communication tool to the outside world, it’s a portable entertainment center when you are bored, and an open line of annoying robocalls and a plethora of scams. Every day, scammers are getting more and more creative in obtaining your valuable information. They pose as legitimate government agencies and businesses you trust, and even worse, as family members in need. ...

Powering Down

August 31, 2018

We all need to power down from time to time, but what about our computers? If you’re on one of our Managed Security/Desktop plans, don’t power down your computer when you leave for the day. Why? Leaving your computer on allows us to perform the necessary maintenance on your machines to keep them working as efficiently as possible. ...

Turning Old Electronics Into Cold, Hard Cash!

July 25, 2018

New technology, bigger, better, faster - what’s not to love? A downside to new technology is figuring out what to do with whatever it’s replacing. Sure you have a shiny new laptop, but what do you do with the old one? How about your outdated phones? We’ll share some great resources for safely getting rid of old technology and collecting some cash in the process. ...

The Importance of Changing Your WiFi Router Password

June 27, 2018

When setting up a home network, everyone remembers to set up a unique network name and password to access their WiFi. However, people often forget to change the default password for their router. Continue reading to find out what can happen if you fail to change your default router password. ...

Open WiFi, Friend or Foe?

May 2, 2018

Wi-Fi networks, complex passwords, and maybe even a VPN server, is this your home network? Why go through the trouble of securing yourself at home if you access and use any free Wi-Fi network in the outside world? ...

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