Windows 11? I Hate Learning New Operating Systems
Microsoft, what are you doing? Adding another operating system after telling us Windows 10 was going to be the end-all. I feel lied to and somewhat betrayed. Now you're coming…
The 6 Most Common Student Computer Repairs
This is officially the time of year we service the most student owned machines. Yup, all the kids are home from college so they can afford to be without them…
Are PC’s Really Dying? I Know They’re Not.
Declining PC sales isn't much of a new topic. It seems every time a new technology evolves, PC's take a backseat and eventually reemerge. Desktops and laptops aren't going anywhere…
7 Things I Learned About My Business
I'm going back on the road in the beginning of July after two solid months of training new employees and getting one of my locations back on its feet. Let…
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…
Technology Repair: 6 Reasons You Should Avoid Getting a Computer Repaired by A Large Chain Store
Last week I received a call from a corporate recruiter looking to fill a position in a major retail organization's repair business sector. In the process of vetting my options…
Today’s Viruses: Although malware and viruses themselves haven’t changed much, how your computer deals with them has.
Computer viruses seem to hit us at the most inopportune times; slowing down our computer or making it completely inoperable. Although some people seem to know exactly how they…
Trust Nobody: Some so-called technology professionals don’t know anything about products or services they’re selling.
Trust is something we come to expect from people who help us. Whether that help is personal or a business decision, we expect those who we ask for help to…
Automated Setup: New operating systems from Microsoft and Apple simplify hardware installation
Wednesday was move in day for my youngest daughter. She was scheduled to be at her college for 8AM to secure her dorm and move in her belongings. Luckily for…