5 COMMON PC PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THEM
Cars and computers have one thing in common—when something goes wrong it can easily ruin your day. If you’re not a tech wizard a computer snafu can throw you into a tailspin. In reality, many PC problems can be easily troubleshooted and your day can return to it’s previously scheduled program. Here are 5 […]
PROS AND CONS OF USING EXTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVES
An external hard disk drive is connected to your computer through a USB or FireWire connection. Most drives have high storage capacities and can be used to backup or even run a computer. These drives can be very helpful, but they don’t come without a downside. Here are the pros and cons of using an […]
OPTIMIZING THE BATTERY LIFE OF YOUR MAC
Your laptop is a critical part of your life, but you sometimes feel stuck trying to find an outlet because your battery seems to last for just an hour or two. Before you blame your computer, look at the technical specifications from the Apple website to see if your battery is underperforming. If it is, there […]
HOW MUCH RAM DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PC?
If you’re looking to purchase a new PC or need to upgrade your current one, you’ve likely wondered how much RAM you need. There isn’t a clear “this works for everyone” answer. As with many computer related things, the amount of RAM you need depends on your PC use. What is RAM? RAM stands for […]
5 TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS TO WINDOWS
Bluetooth devices can give you an external keyboard, wireless headphones, a mouse and much more. Since computers are limiting the numbers of USB ports on a device, Bluetooth is becoming necessary. However, as with many technologies, it doesn’t always run smoothly. If you are having trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, here are a few […]
5 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET YOUR NEW MAC SET UP
So you did the research and decided to buy a Mac. Now it’s time to take it out of the box and get it running. It’s a pretty simple process, but you want to do it correctly. Before you plug it in and attach all your accessories, follow these few steps to get your […]
3 COMMON CYBER SECURITY MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Everyone has heard of a computer virus and understands it can destroy your computer, causing it to seemingly eat itself from the inside out. Unfortunately, although the risks are there every time you check your email or browse the internet, many people don’t take necessary precautions to keep themselves safe, which in turn puts them […]
5 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR TEENS SAFE ONLINE
Technology is progressing at an almost impossible pace and teens are generally early adopters of new tech. The internet it’s a bit of a black hole and, as with real life, there are opportunities for teens to get themselves into trouble. The dangers are out there, so how do you keep your teens safe? Here […]
TRANSFER YOUR CONTENT TO YOUR NEW MAC
One of the biggest hassles of getting a new computer is transferring all your data from your old computer. Apple created a tool to help minimize the stress of this transfer called Migration Assistant. After your new Mac is all set up run Migration Assistant to get your data pulled over. Here is how to transfer […]
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR COMPUTER’S SPEED
Does your computer feel like it’s trying to run with weights on? Do you have enough time after opening a program to go get a drink and still wait for the program to finish loading? Like us, computers slow down as they age. Since each person has their own usage habits it’s hard to pinpoint […]
