Confused By Technology? A Short List Of What You Need
I've been servicing customers' computer needs for fifteen years and have heard the same question: "How do I use all these pieces of technology?" Many become confused and wonder how…
Have Fun and Make Money With These 5 Free Computer Projects
Everyone's got an old computer tower or laptop stashed away that's not doing anything. That old computer was old reliable early on, but now it's sitting in a closet collecting…
5 Things That Shouldn’t Be Stored On Your Devices
Technology can be scary at times. In fact, I simply don't trust it with anything. I'm not into conspiracy theories and don't think the world's going to end. I simply…
Tax Safety: 3 Necessary Computer Fixes Before Doing Taxes
Income taxes aren't something you'd share with your neighbor, so why would you share them with everyone on the internet? Information contained in your income tax records includes social security…
Remote Service Keeps Your Personal Data Safe
One of our larger customers in western Massachusetts runs a very large income tax preparation business and wanted us to start servicing his computers remotely. At first I thought it…
6 Quick Ways To Reduce Frustration From Bad Service
Over the past twenty years I've seen and heard some crazy stories. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in panic mode. No matter if it's your…
Competing Against Technology: Three Options That Could Work For Your Business
Every morning, during my commute to Brattleboro, I listen to a major drivetime show. I was surprised to find out the station's lineup changed significantly with no explanation. It took…
Preventing Cyberwar Victimization: 7 Changes You Must Make To Your Network
We are at the start of what could be a cyberwar which is making people and businesses uneasy. Everywhere we turn we're bombarded with new hacks being done by foreign…
2016 Technology: Four New Year’s Party Conversation Starters That Are Sure To Be A Hit
New Year's parties have always been some of my favorite times. Usually, though, people tend to either walk away or avoid me when I start talking about technology. This year…
Cloud Collaboration: How To Get More Work Done By Avoiding People
Longtime readers of my articles may know I've never been a huge fan of the cloud. After years of rebelling against files being out of my control, my opinion has…