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Is the caller a scammer? I wrote this blog way back in 2017. The tips still apply, but I have updated this post for 2021. This may seem counter-intuitive, but I don’t think you should always answer your phone. More and more, the person on the other end isn’t someone you know. They just want … Continue reading 4 Ways to Tell if the Person Calling You is Not a Scammer
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
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
Have you heard of the “Internet of Things” and wondered what it is? I know I have. Every time I hear the term, I have to think for a second to remember what it is all about! Internet of Things refers to things connected to the Internet, things you might not expect to be connected … Continue reading Internet of Things – IOT
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?
It’s been a busy week for Microsoft Security. First, they took down all support for Windows 7 on January 14th. And, if you are still using Win7 you saw this warning message pop up on your screen that Tuesday morning: Microsoft Security – Windows 10: And then, also on January 14th, the National Security Agency … Continue reading Microsoft Security Warnings for Windows and Internet Explorer
Believe it or not, Geek For Hire is recommending that you keep Windows 7. Even though there’s some scary language coming out of Microsoft like “UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10 NOW!” and “WINDOWS 7 ISN’T SECURE!”, we believe that you should be okay. But, here is the exact wording from the Microsoft website. “The specific end … Continue reading Confessions of a Neophobe – 6 Surprising Reasons to Keep Windows 7
2019 has been a busy year for technology. Does anyone else feel like Moore’s Law has been replaced with something faster? Here are just a few of the 2019 Tech Trends for the past year. Apple: Apple had two significant 2019 tech releases: the iPhone 11 and the Apple Watch 5. My friends who have … Continue reading 2019 Tech Year In Review
Whatever your religion or whatever holidays you celebrate, Geek For Hire wishes you all Happy Holidays! We all celebrate the Solstice though – Days start getting longer. A minute here and a minute there and pretty soon we won’t be waking up before the sun. Yay! Happy Holidays! It’s not too late to get on … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Geek For Hire, Inc.
Have you ever searched for something on the Internet, using Google or Duck-Duck-Go, and been so frustrated with the results? You KNOW what you’re looking for, but you get back so many links that are not close to what you really want. When I’m searching for something, I’ll generally just type a word or phrase … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Google? Internet Searching Tips Save You Time!