It’s surprising how often customers don’t have their important computer files backed up. I’ve seen countless people lose all of their important documents, pictures, and music for good because they never bothered to make a back up. Hard drives fail a lot more often than people … [Read more...] about Back Up Your Computer Files To Avoid Disaster
Computer Tips
Windows 10 Upgrade Advice
Ever since Windows 10 was first released, a little blue box pops up on the bottom right side of your screen and asks you to upgrade. There’s no way to turn off the pop-up notification. This is Microsoft being pushy and trying to force as many people as possible to … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Upgrade Advice
iMac Fans Running Constantly After Hard Drive Replacement
Question: I installed a new hard drive in my iMac and it works fine but now the fans run constantly. Why did this happen? Answer: If you have to replace the hard drive in an iMac 2009-2010, be aware that the new hard drive you install will need a temperature sensor cable that … [Read more...] about iMac Fans Running Constantly After Hard Drive Replacement
When You Upgrade To Windows 10 Your Blu-rays Won’t Play
Before upgrading to Windows 10, be aware that your Blu-rays will no longer play. Microsoft offers a $15.00 app that will make all of your regular DVDs play but not Blu-rays. You’ll have to purchase third party software if you want to watch Blu-rays. One of my customers has an … [Read more...] about When You Upgrade To Windows 10 Your Blu-rays Won’t Play
Why You Should Be Using A VPN Service
VPN stands for virtual private network and whether you realize it or not, it’s something you should be using. When you connect to a VPN, before connecting to the Internet, all of your Internet activity is encrypted and secured from eavesdropping and tracking. When you connect … [Read more...] about Why You Should Be Using A VPN Service