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435 Whitcomb St. UL 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)548-TECH (8324)

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Disinfecting Your Computer!

In light of the heightened awareness of cleanliness the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on, we thought it would be prudent to indicate the safe and correct ways to disinfect your devices, especially if multiple people are using them! Viruses, bacteria and germs often lurk in a variety of office equipment, including keyboards, mice, monitors and phones, and are easily transferred by hand contact. This contamination can pose health risks for you and your employees, as well as cost your company time and money in lost productivity. Sanitize your office equipment to prevent the spread of bacteria and disease. Make sure to wash your hands prior to cleaning your equipment.

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Power off the computer and monitor. If using a laptop with a removable battery, go ahead and take the battery out as well. If you are using a wireless keyboard and mouse, power off or remove the batteries for cleaning.

Remove dirt, dust and crumbs from the keyboard by using a can of compressed air. Hold the can approximately 6 inches from the keyboard and spray along the perimeter of each key. Or turn the keyboard upside down and tap on the bottom to dislodge any debris.

Sanitize the keyboard by using a disinfectant wipe or a soft, linen-free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Rub the cloth or wipe on the top and sides of each key and then clean the surface and bottom of the keyboard thoroughly. Use a new disinfectant wipe or cloth to clean the mouse.

Dampen a microfiber cloth with plain water. Gently wipe the computer monitor to remove dirt and fingerprints. Avoid placing pressure on the screen. Pushing on the screen can damage the pixels of a flat-screen monitor. Sanitize the monitor by using a disinfectant wipe specifically designed for LCD and laptop screens.

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Wipe the entire surface of the phone by using a bleach-free disinfectant wipe or a soft cloth dabbed in isopropyl alcohol. Use a separate cloth or disinfectant wipe to clean the entire surface of the headset, including the speaker and microphone.

And now, some DON’TS

  • Don’t use disinfectant wipes containing bleach or disinfectant sprays in general.
  • Don’t use an extremely damp disinfectant wipe to clean the area. If you encounter a very damp wipe it may need to be squeezed to remove some of the excess liquid before use.
  • Don’t use rough towels or cloths to dry the area.
  • Don’t use excess force when disinfecting the area around the keyboard; this could damage the keys.

This process will add some time to your always compressed schedule, but in the interest of your health and well being, we are recommending it be done frequently for shared workstations or when a new user takes control of the device. If you have any questions or concerns about cleaning your devices, feel free to give us a call! We want to make your technology easier!

WiFi vs Wired

What’s better, wireless or wired, when it comes to internet connections? Most people would instinctively say “WiFi”. Wireless does have many advantages, and in today’s connected culture it’s fairly ubiquitous. But is it truly better? Let’s find out!

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Power Adapter/Cable Care

Everyone has been through it before. You go to charge your smartphone or your tablet, or even your laptop; you plug in your power adapter, and…. nothing happens. So you unplug it and try again. Still nothing. You wiggle the connector to make sure it’s in all the way. Nope. Your device isn’t charging. ARRRGH! WHY?

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Are Smartphones & Tablets computers? Not Quite.

Smartphones and tablets have gotten more powerful and capable over the last 5 years. Many people rely on them as their primary device to access the Internet or to consume media (stream video, listen to music). But are they really ready to replace a computer? In this article we’ll clarify the differences between computers & mobile devices, and hopefully answer any questions.


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The Desktop PC – Still Relevant?

As the technological world of computers skews more and more toward mobile, and everything is getting smaller and smaller, the questions arises – is the desktop PC still relevant? The short answer is a resounding YES. In this article we will elaborate as to why.

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Even though more and more people are moving from the desktop to their laptops, or even tablets or smartphones, a traditional desktop computer is still arguably a great choice as a secondary computing device today. Some of the reasons to buy a desktop today range from cost to performance ratio, upgrade-ability, to more productivity considerations. Check out these items:

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Is My WiFi Secure?

Many households have wireless routers, and that number is rapidly growing every day. The convenience of being able to access your wireless connection anywhere in the office or home is especially hard to resist with the surge in popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones, notebooks, and tablets.

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Is My Password Secure Enough?

About a year ago, we discussed the merits of creating a secure password.  A lot has changed in technology over the past 12 or so months, especially in the mobile arena with the proliferation of tablets and smartphones becoming more and more functional.  They are able to emulate many functions that were previously the venue of laptops or netbooks.  What this means is that now there is even more need for unique, secure passwords than ever!

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The World is Going Mobile!

That’s where technology seems to be headed.  Smartphones and tablets seem destined to blur the lines of distinction between them.  As we mentioned in a previous post, the desktop is quickly losing ground to the laptop as the computer of choice.

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Android Anti-Virus – Is it Real?

The hot topic in the Android community right now is malware aka viruses.  Its unthinkable but unfortunately its true.  Unscrupulous individuals have developed malware that can infect your android smartphone.  They can masquerade as legitimate apps, so its even more important to only download apps from known sources (i.e. Android Market, Amazon App Store). Read the rest of this entry »

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