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It’s the Holiday season and, like me, you’re probably getting more emails than ever. Holiday phishing scams are on the rise! In the past few days, we’ve received a number of calls from people wondering if an email was “real” or not. In most cases, they were not. I think they send out so many … Continue reading How NOT to Become a Victim of Holiday Phishing Scams
Not everyone knows that December 4th is National Cookie Day. And if you did know that, you’re probably thinking about the chocolate chip variety! At Geek For Hire, Inc., when someone says “cookie,” we think “Delete Cookies!” and of the little tracking code that is left behind when you visit most websites. Now that “Black … Continue reading 6 Easy Steps to Delete Cookies from Your Browser
It’s Holiday Season and time for many people to take big road trips. Our family does this every year. Most of our family is on the East Coast, others are near Los Angeles, and we’re here in snowy Colorado! So someone is driving or flying every year – this year it’s our turn so I … Continue reading Travel Tips for the Holidays!
Staying safe online takes constant vigilance! Clicking on links in your email, an app, or on a random website can lead to lots of problems. But THINKING about it all the time is exhausting! Thankfully, there are a few shortcuts to ensure your online safety Don’t give real answers: Probably the most important thing to … Continue reading 9 Easy Tips for Online Safety
This week I’m housesitting for friends in Western Colorado. I’m pretty far from home, but I can continue working thanks to some tricks I’ve picked up along the way. If you’d like to get away from the office, but still be productive and get work done, you may need to set up a Virtual Office. … Continue reading 9 Easy Tips to Set Up a Virtual Office
As a Mac and PC repair company, when it comes to password mistakes, we’ve seen it all! From people using “password” to log into their investment account, to people giving their email password to a hacker who calls them on the phone. (“But he sounded like a such a nice guy!”) Here are 10 password … Continue reading 10 Password Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
We received a call recently from a long-time customer who wanted to upgrade his wireless keyboard. That was all the push Chris needed to do some research for a new toy! But, before I reveal what his new favorite is, let’s talk a little about seven different features you might look for in a new … Continue reading Wireless Keyboard – Buying Guide, Seven Features, and our Recommendations
Have you ever been listening to music on your phone or watching Netflix on your tablet and wished for better sound? Me too. And that’s where Bluetooth speakers come in. If you’re thinking of Bluetooth speakers as a holiday present or stocking stuffer for a loved one, make sure you check prices on Black Friday … Continue reading Quick Buyers Guide on Bluetooth Speakers
There’s so much happening in the world of tech right now. It’s hard to keep track. Here are some of our favorite tech news sources and what they’re saying. Mac Operating System Chris’ favorite tech news site is ArsTechnica. This week they have a review of the newest Operating System for Apple computers. macOS 10.15 … Continue reading The Latest in Tech News
I’ll bet you didn’t know that October 1st has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Older People. (UNIDOP for short!) When I found that out, it got me thinking about Tech for Seniors. Many of our customers are Seniors. Just like every other demographic, they are all different. Some of … Continue reading Tech for Seniors – Resources