SPRING Cleaning your Computer
Every week we vacuum the floor, clean the bathroom, mow the lawn and clean the car, maybe not every week…but we rarely clean our computer. Having spent many years fixing …
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What happens when you ring a scam tech support number…
Recently we have recently been inundated with a Windows tech support scam that has been making the rounds on the internet. Generally, we see the same scams regurgitate themselves every …
Is Your Phone Listening to You?
We hear it all the time: “I swear my phone is listening to me because I just saw this ad about the exact thing I was just talking about.” Online …
How to Get the Most From Your Device’s Battery Life.
How many times have you fully charged your device put it in the drawer then the next time you pull it out it’s dead and wonder why isn’t it charged? …
Understanding Emails and how to use them on multiple devices.
A large part of my work involves troubleshooting email issues, But while people prefer to open emails on their mobile devices, a smaller screen and keyboard aren’t always ideal in …
How to Use Windows File History to Back Up Your Data
It’s very important to have a back up of your material so that in the event that you have a computer failure, then you haven’t lost everything! Many times I …
Buying a New Computer Where Do I start?
Over the past few months, I have had many enquiries from clients who are experiencing computer failures and many of my clients look at me in horror as I suggest …
Purchasing Securely Online
Many of our clients shudder at the thought of purchasing online, afraid of losing their money, being scammed, not receiving the goods they purchased or having their identity stolen, to …
Gifts that keep on giving year-round
As Christmas rolls around again, many of us find it’s a great excuse to upgrade the phone or purchase a new TV or computer. Here are some alternative gift ideas …
Downside to updates
Every six months Microsoft releases a major update to the Windows 10 platform and inevitably, there are issues. The October release, is no exception. If you follow tech blogs and …