In 2014 we shared a cautionary story about one of our clients who received a fake tech support call. Fake tech support scams have cost consumers hundreds of dollars over the years. The US Federal Trade Commission has partnered with state, federal and international law enforcement officials to end these...
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10 Tech Tips to Save You Time & Improve Productivity
When providing IT support to our clients, we often suggest shortcuts, tools and tricks we use everyday. Here are some of our favorites: In Chrome - To scroll horizontally: Press Shift + Scroll. In any browser - To reset to the default Window size of your web page after zooming:...
Top 10 Computer Mouse Tips Everyone Should Know
Most computer users don't take full advantage of the computer Mouse. Below are computer mouse tips and secrets that help you get the full potential of your computer mouse and increase your overall productivity while on the computer. Shift key and mouse click Many text editors and programs allow you...
May 4th is World Password Day | Have You Changed Your Password Lately?
May 4th has been designated World Password Day to remind everyone to use strong, updated passwords to protect themselves against cyber attacks. This year the date aligns with Star Wars Day - May the Fourth be With You. Even if this is all a bit too geeky for you, it...
Basic Computer Security: How to Protect Yourself from Viruses, Hackers, and Thieves
People often think of computer security as something technical and complicated. And when you get into the nitty-gritty, it can be—but the most important stuff is actually very simple. Here are the basic, important things you should do to make yourself safer online. Enable Automatic Updates All the software we...