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Why Should I Update My Software?
November 22, 2017
That pop-up message telling you to update yet again. You have to make a choice: update now or later. It’s tempting to just keep hitting “remind me later,” but that turns into “never” too easily. Keeping your software up-to-date is an important consideration. It’s one of the most important things you can do to keep your computer safe. It affects usability, security and compatibility with other software.
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September/October Newsletter
November 21, 2017
The holiday season is here! Are you ready for it? Online shopping is going to be at an all time high. This newsletter has some security tips to keep you safe while online!
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February/March 2017 Newsletter
March 1, 2017
We apologize for our February/March edition running a bit late this month. We’re sure it’s worth the wait though!
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Scams!
The focus of this edition are scams and security! Vigilance and good practices are the way of the day!
We promise to never SPAM your inbox, and we will strive to make sure each issue has information that is useful and interesting to you!
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Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers! Windows 10 Edition
September 2, 2016
In our ongoing mission to help make your technology easier, we like to provide you with tools and knowledge to make your computer interaction more “user friendly”. This special edition of our Q & A Series focuses on Windows 10 and what’s new and/or different from Windows 7 in basic operation. We’ll delve into more advanced topics in a later post.
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What Not To Do…
May 27, 2016
Many people come to us confused about what they can do to avoid viruses and malware. Our first typical answer is protect your computer with a layered approach. A leading antivirus program (like BitDefender) AND the leading anti-malware package (Malwarebytes). The combination of the two differing approaches to pro-active protection should protect you from most “attacks”. But that’s only part of the solution (and the easiest part). The rest of the story depends on you.
Perfect Way to Start Your Day!!
May 23, 2016
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Whats is a BSOD?
April 8, 2016
BSOD. You hear about it talked about in hushed tones usually followed by a groan or sympathetic head shake, but what exactly is a BSOD and what causes it? Well let’s find out!
BSOD stands for “Blue Screen of Death.” It’s a colloquialism or non-technical term for something that is known as a “Stop Error.” They can occur if a serious problem, such as a critical failure, causes Windows to shutdown or restart unexpectedly. Blue screens are generally caused by problems with your computer’s hardware or issues with its drivers or core operating system software.
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Windows 10: A Personal Look
October 23, 2015
Windows 10. It’s the topic of almost every computer related conversation these days. Mostly because it’s a FREE upgrade for most users. The general consensus it that it is better than Windows 8 & 8.1. It’s the future of Windows and the beginning of Windows as a service. I thought I’d share my view on it from a tablet user’s perspective.
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Slow Computer Is Slow Part I
September 25, 2015
A common problem people experience with their computers is that they just aren’t fast enough. Maybe it was a speed demon 18 months ago, but now it’s just floundering or crawling and you’d like to know why and what to do about it. There are quite a few reasons why a computer could slow down, some deal with the physical condition of the computer and others with the software. Either way, here are the most common causes of computer slowness and what can be done about them.
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Q & A: What Does RAM (Memory) Really Do?
September 12, 2015
Welcome to another segment of Geek Easy Computers series on expanded answers to common questions. We’re frequently asked “What does RAM do?” or “Do I need more memory in my computer?” by our clients. Many people also get RAM confused with storage memory (hard drive data), and we wanted to clear up some of that confusion.
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