When you're ready for a new smartphone, don't just stash your old one in a drawer. There are plenty of places to go to recycle your phone and get cash back, or at least donate it to a worthy cause. Keep in mind that newer phones and well-known manufacturers—Apple and...
Phishing for Trouble: One Manufacturer’s Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Imagine the following: In the height of tax season, an accounting clerk opens an email asking him: “Please send me W-2’s for employees in the marketing department. I need this information ASAP. Thanks very much.” The name on the email is the comptroller’s, so the clerk sends along the information....
How To Deep Clean Your iPhone
Our phones come with us everywhere. We use them to snap photos, read the news, post on social media, play games, and plenty more. But the more we do with our phones, the more likely we are to fill up their limited storage space. This is particularly true for iPhone...
How To Organize Your Messy Windows Desktop
The desktop is a convenient place to store files and program shortcuts, but it can get messy fast. Here’s how to tidy your desktop up so you can quickly find everything you’re looking for—and make sure it stays nice and organized. Hide All Your Desktop Icons If you don’t use...
The Launch Pad Tech Support Tips
When providing IT support to our clients, we often suggest shortcuts, tools, and tricks that we use everyday. We thought it would be helpful to share some easy how-to tips to help users resolve common technical issues and questions. 1) Clear the Print Queue – Have you ever printed something...