Beyond Beta Technologies and Consultations

Beyond Beta Technologies and Consultations IT support and consulting backed by 20+ years in telecommunications, government, mining, and Healthcare.

Helping businesses stay secure, efficient, and ahead of the curve with reliable, expert tech solutions.

07/18/2026

Hey everyone, it's been a hot minute since I posted. Been a crazy few weeks with my full time job. I'll be back to regular posting very soon. Thank you to everyone who's shared my page and followed my still growing content. I'm still trying to figure all of this out. I'm happy to take some suggestions and feedback you may have for me!!

Have a great weekend everyone

06/25/2026

Tech Tip of the Week: Simple Email Safety Steps Anyone Can Use

Welcome back, everyone.
Today we’re focusing on one of the most common places people run into online risks: email. The good news is that staying safe doesn’t require advanced skills or complicated tools. A few simple habits can go a long way in protecting your personal information and keeping your accounts secure.

Here are some easy steps you can start using right away:

1. Be cautious with unexpected emails
If a message feels unusual, rushed, or out of character for the sender, pause before taking action. Many scams rely on creating a sense of urgency to get you to click without thinking. Also look for spelling or grammatical errors.

2. Hover over links before clicking
Move your mouse over a link (without clicking) to see the real website address. If the link looks unfamiliar, misspelled, or unrelated to the message, it’s safer to avoid it.

3. Avoid opening unexpected attachments
Attachments can potentially contain harmful software. Even if the email appears to come from someone you know, confirm with them if you weren’t expecting a file.

4. Turn on multi factor authentication (MFA)
This adds a second step when signing in, such as entering a code sent to your phone. It makes your account significantly harder to access without your permission. An example of a trusted app would be Microsoft Authenticator. available for IOS or Android.

5. Never share personal information through email
Legitimate companies will not ask for passwords, banking details, or identification numbers through email. If you receive a request like this, it’s almost certainly a scam.

Here are a few common Email Safety Terms that you have most likely heard and what they mean.

**Phishing**
A type of scam where someone pretends to be a trusted company or person to trick you into sharing information or clicking harmful links.

**Spoofing**
When an email is made to look like it came from someone you know, but the sender’s address is altered or faked.

**Malware**
Harmful software that can infect your device through bad links or attachments, often used to steal information or cause damage.

**Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA)**
A security feature that requires two steps to log in—usually your password plus a code sent to your phone or generated by an app.

**HTTPS**
A secure version of a website connection. The “S” stands for “secure,” meaning your information is encrypted when sent to the site.

Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. With a few simple habits, you can protect your accounts, your information, and your peace of mind.

Have a topic you'd like to know more of! drop a line in the comments! Have a great weekend everyone!!!

06/18/2026

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to our 2nd entry into tech tip Thursday!! today's entry is something anyone can do. its low risk, takes no time to do and will help your boot times significantly! a small disclaimer, if you're unsure of an app, best to ask a professional. you can always drop me a line in the comments or feel free to message me on here. I'm glad to help!!!

If your computer feels like it’s taking longer to start up, there’s a super simple trick that can make a big difference: turn off unnecessary startup apps. These are programs that automatically launch every time you turn on your computer often without you realizing it. Popular apps like Spotify, Steam, Epic Games Launcher, Discord, Zoom, OneDrive, Adobe Updater, and game‑related tools (like Battle.net or EA App) love to start themselves in the background. They’re great apps, but most people don’t need them running the moment the computer boots.

This helps both older and newer computers. Older PCs get a big boost because they have less memory and processing power, so removing extra startup apps frees up valuable resources. But even brand‑new computers can slow down over time as more apps get installed and quietly add themselves to the startup list. Turning off the non‑essential ones keeps your system running smoothly and helps your computer stay fast for years.

It only takes a minute: open your Task Manager by typing task manager in the search field, go to the Startup section on the left side and turn off apps you recognize and don’t need right away. It’s one of the easiest, safest ways to give your computer a noticeable speed boost with almost no effort.

Enjoy the faster boot ups and we'll see you next week!!!

06/13/2026

Scammers are getting smarter, and our seniors are not only the most vulnerable, but are getting hit the hardest. With the cost of living skyrocketing, losing even a small amount of their monthly income to a scam can be potentially devastating.

I’m planning a simple, judgment‑free session to help our seniors stay safe and confident.

What topics should we cover to make it truly useful? Do you have any contacts I can reach out to? Drop your ideas below — your input matters.

Welcome to our Tech Tips & Tricks series, your weekly post of practical, easy-to-use IT knowledge. Every week i'll share...
06/11/2026

Welcome to our Tech Tips & Tricks series, your weekly post of practical, easy-to-use IT knowledge. Every week i'll share a Tip or trick that is designed to be low risk but high reward. So without further Ado, here is our tip for today.

Rebooting.

I am sure if you have worked with ANY IT professional when your system isn't working the way it should be one of the first questions they will ask you is, "Have you restarted your system?" Now, Despite what you may think, no, we are not lazy admins or "passing the buck." In truth, computers NEED to be rebooted. Think about it like this. could your body perform at peak performance for a week straight without any sleep? Definitely not! A reboot, like sleep, provides the system, (and the body) with a much needed reset to operate a peak performance.

One critical thing to know, and i am not judging, but closing the laptop lid is NOT a reboot. hitting the power button on the monitor is NOT a reboot. hitting the power button (even if the screen goes out) is NOT a reboot. All your doing is putting the system in a sleep mode, "not the right kind of sleep i mentioned earlier either"

The only REAL way to reboot is to click the start button, hit the power button icon and select restart. (windows 11) "But what do I do if my system is locked up and i cant click on anything?!?!?! Good question. Simply hold the physical power button on your system down (typically for 30ish seconds) dont let go just because the screen went black. Keep holding that power button. The telltale signs are the fans go quiet, the backlights on the keyboard go out (if your system has this) give it 10 seconds or so and power it back up as usual. Believe it or not, this usually resolves 80% of performance issues.

OH one last thing. if you tell us you rebooted but didn't we will know within 4 clicks of the mouse. Best way to help your Admin, reboot first, and if the issue is still there, feel free to reach out. we're happy to help. Especially if you've already done the first thing we'll ask you to do! If you have a question or comment, feel free to drop me a line in the comments section! (as you can see, I am due for a reboot. 4 days 7 hours of uptime)

06/10/2026

Welcome to Beyond Beta Technologies!

I’m excited to officially launch this page and share what we’re all about. After more than 20 years in the IT field, working across telecommunications, government, mining, and healthcare IT, I’ve seen firsthand how the right technology can transform the way a business operates.

Beyond Beta Technologies was built on that belief.
We provide IT support, consulting, and tailored tech solutions designed to keep your business running smoothly, securely, and confidently. Whether you need to optimize your systems, strengthen your security, or get reliable support you can count on, we’re here to help.

This page will be a place for updates, tips, insights, and a look at how we help businesses stay ahead of the curve.

Thanks for being here.
Let’s build something better together.

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