The REAL cost of a “low cost” computer.
So, its time to purchase another computer for the office? It is important to consider if that low cost big box special is really the best solution for your business needs. Let’s take a look at a few important factors to consider before purchasing a new computer.
WanaCrypt0r Ransomware – URGENT News
WanaCrypt0r Ransomware is a computer worm that encrypts information on an infected computer and attached drives and demands a ransom to recover the data. In the past 24 hours this worm has been spotted in almost 100 countries with tens of thousands of reported infections. The infections have been reported in hospitals, large corporations, banks, and utilities.
Software I use and recommend. (2017 Edition)
There is a lot of software out there to help you accomplish any task you can think of, but how do you know what is the best to use? Well here is a list of software that I use, and most of this software is free.
Tech Support Scams, what they are and what to do about them.
Tech support scams have been around since about 2008, but it seems like there has bee a uptick in the frequency that they are happening these days. In today’s post I will go over what these scams are, how to spot them, and what to do about them.
What can you do with old computers and electronics?
I am often asked what can be done with old computers and other electronics. You shouldn’t throw things like that away, most electronics contain some amounts of not so environmentally friendly materials. Well I have good news, you can take your old used up electronics to TECH and recycle them, free of charge! The recycling program is called e-Cycle and is a free service provided by TECH. The e-Cycle program is even available for both residential and commercial customers. TECH accepts most electronics free of charge, but there are few items that they charge a small fee for, such as old style CRT monitors. Take a look at the list below to see just some of the items that TECH accepts. Be sure to checkout TECH’s website for a complete list of items that they do and do not accept.
Software I use and recommend. (2016 Edition)
There is a lot of software out there to help you accomplish any task you can think of, but how do you know what is the best to use? Well here is a list of software that I use, and most of this software is free.
BEWARE of E-Mail Attachments.
This is just a quick reminder. Do NOT ever open e-mail attachments, unless you personally know who the sender is. Even if you do know the sender, do not open the attachment unless you were expecting it. In fact, I would recommend not ever opening an attachment to an email.
Layers of backups
Let me tell you a true story that happened a few weeks ago. A customer of ours called with an issue with their Quickbooks data. Their company file had become corrupted and, unfortunately, their Qiuckbooks backup was out of date.