The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network. Malware describes […]
Being hacked is the single biggest fear of most computer users. Many believe the first sign of strange behavior or errors on their PC is a sign hackers have taken control. But are hackers really inside your machine, stealing your information? Or should we be on the lookout for more subtle signs? What does being […]
My goal is to help as many people as I can. I also want to make sure that you get your questions answered in a timely manner. For this reason, I am offering you some guidelines on the best way to contact me to get your computer fixed, and your questions answered. Use My Online […]
Wear and Tear Like many valuable things we buy, new computers suffer from wear and tear over time. Our computers are particularly vulnerable as we have placed more and more demands on them every year. New machines have got faster, quieter, more reliable, and more capable over time. At the same time our own computers […]
Microsoft Office has been THE office suite for more than a decade, whether it’s for business or students doing their homework. Other applications have come and gone, but it’s expected that most people will be doing their work in Word, Excel or PowerPoint. While you may have an older version of Office that you love, […]
What time is it? It is Vacation Time! Travelling soon? For most people, this also means making sure your tech is packed and ready for the adventure. Most of our devices are so light and portable, that you would never think of leaving them behind. Additionally, they can add a ton of value to your […]
It’s a decision that comes with equal doses of excitement and overwhelm: getting a new computer! Unlike popping out to the shops for a new toaster, choosing the right computer comes with so many questions, most of which are usually asked in some sort of alien language. Helpful sales people offering RAM as it were […]
We know computers always break at the worst possible time. But what exactly prompts that failure? It’s easy to think it was something you did since you were using it at the time. But normal user actions are rarely the cause of a broken computer. Physical Damage Accidents happen, but they don’t always mean you […]
For a device that’s supposed to make life easier, computers sure do involve a lot of work! Most people push ahead and forget the routine maintenance until something breaks. Of course, the problem with being reactive is the damage is already done. Photos and files get lost forever in a crash, and information gets stolen […]
The 31st of March is World Backup day and it’s a great time to put a backup in place. Businesses are losing huge amounts of data every day, because ‘backing up’ is not a priority. This is your reminder that it’s time to make backup a priority! But how? What’s the easiest, most effective way […]
