Author: TrustedCTO

What can you do to limit computer problems in the future?   Or What can I do before Tech Support arrives to save time and money? Or What can I do to limit my exposure to the common security threats and …

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Your GoDaddy Workspace Email will work the same as ever through your preferred email clients until 1pm sharp Central Time today 12/30/22.   At 1pm your email will be available in your browser at the new link: outlook.office.com Webmail access will …

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Internet Service providers still charge double for small business internet service than for residential service.  However with the popularity of streaming entertainment, gaming and smart devices many households now use more data in more challenging ways at home than they …

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Competition between cellular companies and their marketing strategies can actually let you profit by upgrading to a new phone.  Meanwhile because carrier commitments are a thing of the past you can then move fairly quickly to a discounted carrier. That …

Wait… They’ll pay you to get a free iPhone 13? Read More »

Andy Rooney on Numbers:  Why can’t we each simplify and have just one number for everything? Ok some problems might be created.  For example having your AMEX # on our license plate? Are you living in a Andy Rooney world?  Well, …

Locked Out? Read More »

I have been disappointed with the process of some news reporters jumping to their predictions based on their own narrative without showing us all the data. They have repeatedly demonstrated that they are continuously wrong. Meanwhile a few have been …

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Why? Windows 10 is now a great and stable operating system.  Windows 10 is the most popular desktop operating system in the world. See here. So the best reason is your own reason. Windows 10 UpGrades and Re-installs If you …

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Dear Rotarians: As an IT guy who also volunteers to help average people interface with Technology I have learned that it is easy for people to miss some fundamentals of thriving in a world where Technology was supposed to help …

Updating Obsolete Keyboard Actuators! Read More »

Installing updates every few weeks is an essential element of any Routine Preventative Maintenance (RPM) program for a PC.  www.NiNite.com is a safe source for software.  It is also by far the easiest way we have ever run across to …

Ninite for software updates Read More »

Some of the most common client questions we get are about about anti-virus  programs, viruses and malware etc.  Variations include: a.  What Anti-virus program do you recommend and why? b.  Do I still have an active anti-virus program? c.  How come I …

Anti-virus and Anti-Malware, Friend or Foe? Read More »

Cyber security is basically protecting digital property and information from theft, loss or destruction.  There have been stories of major breaches every month. While breaches of larger companies make the news private homes and smaller companies are also at risk.  …

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Why Basic File management is worth learning Do you create or store important files?  Do you sometimes struggle finding the right file or the right version of your files or photos?  If you have over 1000 computer files then you will …

File Management is worth knowing Read More »

If you are using Outlook to send a similar email template to a few different people then the simplest way to do that is to just make your template in an additional extra long Outlook Signature (see Office Support instructions …

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Update 6/27/2017 The  petya ransomware virus form today spreads similarly to the WannaCrypt virus from May 2017.  So if you properly completed all the Microsoft updates since April then you should be good.  Either way this is a timely reminder to …

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Some people say they want to be taught basic compute skills but I am not sure that those are easy to learn on the fly in a short time or in a class at a pace for somebody. You’ll  need a …

Basic Computer Tutorials free online Read More »

At a recent meeting of 20 small business owners we broke into a spontaneous discussion about business reviews on Google.  I realized that most small business owners do not know how to use free Google Business features and also many have misconceptions …

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You can eliminate all unwanted calls with call blockers like NoMoRobo and you will save money and improve service options with the right VoIP phone service like PhonePower. What is VoIP: VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and is the modern way to get …

VOIP phone service & stopping those Robo calls Read More »

People constantly ask me for product recommendations.  These are often centering around technology or business products but the topics vary widely. People are frustrated by the complexity of technical shopping which often leads to wasting time and money.  It seams that …

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