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It’s important for Chris and Geek For Hire to keep up new technology, different trends, and any up and coming changes in technology. That’s why Chris is constantly reading and learning about what’s going on in the tech world. Some of his favorites include: Ars Technica – http://arstechnica.com/ – Founded in 1998, it caters to … Continue reading Chris’ Favorite Websites
We’ve been doing a LOT of data recovery work lately. Hard Drives are crashing. Computers are getting really bad viruses. It’s stressful and can get to be pretty expensive. So, please, please, back up your data! When? Here’s a handy chart: If you need help setting up your backup system, just let us know. We … Continue reading WHEN Should I Back-up My Data?
A few weeks ago, I asked Chris about Windows 10. Should I upgrade right away, or wait awhile? What should I tell our customers and readers of the blog? His answer was basically: “Unless you have a reason to stay with your current operating system (and especially if you have Win8), it should be fine … Continue reading Windows 10 Advice – Revised
The scammers are getting better and better. The text of the email looks legit; the email address looks legit; the graphics are professional. How can you tell when your phone company is contacting you vs. when a scammer is impersonating your phone company? A client received this email last week and gave us a call. … Continue reading How To Spot An eMail Scam