Unearthing My Old Technology
Unearthing old stuff is fun. It tells a story about how things used to be. Maybe they were simpler, but based on the 50 or so floppies to install Office and the cumbersome Palm Pilot and pager system I'm not so sure.
Computer Repair by a Cell Phone Shop?
Would you bring your car to a small engine mechanic? The same person who services lawnmowers may be able to fix your car, but they certainly can't diagnose and make…
USB-C: Almost Everything You Need to Know
I just finished redesigning one of my products to work with USB-C rather than the micro-USB I originally designed it around. I learned a lot from the redesign and figured…
7 Password Rules
These simple password rules practically eliminate being scammed October 6, 2024 Written by JeromyI frequently update my passwords rules based on trends I've been seeing. Recently I've noticed an uptick…
5 Memorable Customers
I thought it would be fun to walk down memory lane and talk about some of my more memorable customers. I've been repairing Macs and PC's for 20 plus years out of a retail store front and have some crazy stories.
Urgent Virus Alerts
This is one of my most important articles and should be shared with friends and family. This week I dissected two very dangerous internet hoaxes that are designed to steal your identity and install malware on computers. Both are new to me and based on my research are fairly new threats. It's imperative you're familiar with them so you can limit being scammed.
Remember When We Didn’t Have Technology?
As I get closer to my birthday I get a little looser than normal with customers. If you've been a customer of mine then you know I'm pretty loose to…
All the stuff you really didn't want to know that's going on in Jeromy's head
What is a VPN?
I'm going to talk a bit about VPN software and hopefully answer questions others may have. VPN stands for virtual private network. Back in the day, VPNs were used to interconnect offices for the purposes of securely transferring data over the internet. Information is highly encrypted so it can make its journey securely from point to point.
The Cell Phone Repair Business is a Sham
Not a day goes by when I don't receive at least a half dozen calls asking if I fix cell phones. I think I received about a dozen today. If…
Microsoft Scams are Back
Successful scams rely on our logical brain scrambling for a few seconds. Throwing something with urgency at us scrambles our brain for just enough time for us to make irrational decisions. Letting a stranger onto your computer is irrational because there's no reason. Showing that person your bank account information is irrational. Would you let a stranger in your house and show them where your money is kept?
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