How to Clean Your Phone – Staying healthy during the Coronovirus

Picture this: You got a new puppy and your friend asks to see a photo.  You scroll through your pictures, find a great one, and give the phone to your friend. They “ooh” and “ahh” appropriately as they scroll through your other pictures, and then they sneeze.  Into their hand. Then they transfer your phone … Continue reading How to Clean Your Phone – Staying healthy during the Coronovirus

3 Simple Steps – What Apple Is Charging You For

Are you bewildered when you check out your bank or credit card statement by the charge from Apple? It’s only $1.99 or $3.99, or some other very low number.  If you’re as busy as I am, it’s not really worth it to spend time figuring out. But it still makes you wonder. How do I … Continue reading 3 Simple Steps – What Apple Is Charging You For

Is it Time to Trade In Your Old Kindle?

I frequently get emails from Amazon, letting me know about new products or exclusive sales that they have that I may want to pass on to our customers. Recently I got a funny one. Amazon wants you to trade in your old Kindle, and they’ll give you a discount on a new one, plus, give … Continue reading Is it Time to Trade In Your Old Kindle?

Solid State Drive – What is it and Why Do I Need One?

For the past several years, whenever Chris had to replace a hard drive in a Mac or PC or is designing a new computer for a customer, he always recommends that they get a Solid State Drive (SSD), rather than the traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Why? For a long time, I just didn’t get … Continue reading Solid State Drive – What is it and Why Do I Need One?

MultiFunction Printer – What To Look For When Purchasing A New One

We get a lot of questions about what to look for when purchasing new equipment.  If you’re looking at buying a new multifunction printer, here are some things to consider: Index: Price Ink-Jet or Laser Wired or WiFi Black or 4-color Printer only or Multi-Function Duplex Printer Not Working? Ink-Jet Recommendations Laser Recomendations Price: The … Continue reading MultiFunction Printer – What To Look For When Purchasing A New One

What Is Wrong With My Multi-Function Printer?!

When I mention what I do to new acquaintances, I get this question a lot: What Is Wrong With My Multi-Function Printer?!  A major problem with printers these days is that they are designed to be disposable, a throw-away appliance.  The cheaper ones might only last for a year. Even the more expensive ones break … Continue reading What Is Wrong With My Multi-Function Printer?!

Mac OS Malware – What you need to know

It’s finally happened.  Mac’s have finally reached that magic threshold where more and more people are purchasing MacBooks and iMacs.  The “bad guys” have recognized that and are writing Mac OS malware, viruses, and ransomware.  Yes, they are specifically targeting the Mac OS.  They’ve had years of practice on Windows machines.  They know Mac users … Continue reading Mac OS Malware – What you need to know

Tech Terms Decoded – CPU

Decoding Tech Terms Are you as confused as I sometimes am about common Tech Terms?  When Chris talks about RAM and Memory and CPU and gigs of storage, I’m not sure what he is saying. I’ve done some digging to see if I can help explain CPU in non-Tech terms. Computer Processing Unit or CPU … Continue reading Tech Terms Decoded – CPU