Online Learning and the Technology in your Home.

A few weeks ago a customer called Chris and asked him how his kids would be able to get any schoolwork done given the school district’s movement towards Online Learning.  As a single parent who works in an office, he’ll have to bring his children to work. The problem with that is they won’t be … Continue reading Online Learning and the Technology in your Home.

How Do I Fix My Slow WiFi (Internet speed)?

I keep having friends ask me what they can do about their internet speed. “How do I fix my slow WiFi?” they ask, or “I’m starting a new job, and I’ll be working from home. How do I know if my internet will be sufficient?” or fill in the blank with your own questions! First, … Continue reading How Do I Fix My Slow WiFi (Internet speed)?

Electronic Recycling and Buy Back Programs

UPDATED: 20 May 2019 I received an interesting email the other day from Staples telling me about their recycling program.  I always assumed I could walk into any big box store with my old electronics and pay a fee to recycle it.  This email told me that I could bring it there for free.  That … Continue reading Electronic Recycling and Buy Back Programs

Mesh Router – Getting WiFi Throughout Your Home

I’ve been hearing a lot about mesh routers recently and I wanted to learn more about them. Basically, a mesh router will allow you to more ease-fully access the WiFi signal in your home or yard, even in the “dead zones”.  In the next few paragraphs, I’ll tell you why you might want a mesh … Continue reading Mesh Router – Getting WiFi Throughout Your Home

Router Virus aka VPNFilter Malware

The Router Virus Have you heard in the past few weeks about the router virus that is impacting hundreds of thousands of routers?  The FBI even issued a report recommending that everyone reboot their routers because: “Foreign cyber actors have compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office routers and other networked devices worldwide.” Over … Continue reading Router Virus aka VPNFilter Malware

How is a Coffee Shop Like a Sickbed? 8 Things You Need to Set Up a Great Virtual Office

Never have I been so happy that I already have a virtual office set up as I have been for the past few months. Last year I traveled several times to the East Coast while my kids hiked the Appalachian Trail.  Because of my virtual office set up, I was able to manage our business … Continue reading How is a Coffee Shop Like a Sickbed? 8 Things You Need to Set Up a Great Virtual Office