Tech Supplies

Tech Supplies We are a local, family owned company selling and supporting all types of computer hardware and softw Jersey's No.1 computer repair and retailers.

We are located at 18 Sand Street, St Helier, tel 01534 878798.

02/09/2026

Someone in your contacts just emailed asking you to click a link and log in to something. Looks legit. Feels slightly off. What do you do? 🤔

This happens every single day, and it catches people out because phishing emails have got a lot more convincing.

The good news? You can spot most of them in under 10 seconds.

Three things to check immediately:

1. The email address itself 📧 — the sender name can say anything, but the actual address usually gives the game away
2. Any links in the email 🔗 — on a phone, press and hold the link to preview where it actually goes before tapping
3. The tone of the message ⚠️ — urgency, threats, or pressure to act fast are huge red flags

Genuine companies will never rush you into clicking something or threaten to close your account on the spot 🛡️

When in doubt, go directly to the website yourself rather than clicking anything ✅

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand 😊

01/09/2026

Imagine waking up to find someone has been in your email all night. 😟 It happens more than people realise — and usually because a password alone just isn't enough anymore.

That's where two-factor authentication comes in. It's a second step when you log in, usually a code texted to your phone or generated by an app. So even if a scammer gets your password, they still can't get in without that code. 🔒

Think of it like a deadbolt on top of your front door lock.

A few things worth doing this week:

1. Switch on 2FA in your email settings — look under Security or Privacy ✅
2. Add it to Facebook and Instagram while you're there
3. Download Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator for extra peace of mind 📱

It's free, it's quick, and honestly it's one of the best things you can do for your online security right now. 🙌

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand 😊

28/08/2026

You're already in bed and you've just remembered you left the lamp on downstairs. 😩 With a smart plug, that's a two-second fix from your phone — no getting up, no faff.

Smart plugs are honestly the perfect starting point if you want to make your home a bit cleverer without spending a fortune or calling in a professional. 🔌

A few things worth trying today:

1. Plug in a lamp and set it to turn on at sunset automatically 🌇
2. Add one to your phone charger and set a cut-off time to protect your battery overnight 🔋
3. Check if your plug monitors energy usage — many do, and the results can be eye-opening
4. Use the away mode to make lights switch on and off while you're on holiday 🏖️

Once you start, it's hard to stop. There's something brilliant about your home just quietly doing things for you. ✨

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand.

26/08/2026

Your mate swears by iPhone. Your brother-in-law says Android is obviously better. And you're just trying to pick a phone without getting a headache 😅

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Here's a no-nonsense breakdown:

📱 iPhone is brilliant if you like things simple, consistent, and secure out of the box. It's especially good if you already use other Apple devices.

🤖 Android gives you more freedom — more price points, more customisation, and more variety in handsets. Perfect if you like things your way.

Both get regular security updates. Both take great photos. Both will do everything most people need day to day 📸

The myth that one is "smarter" than the other? Not true. It really comes down to your habits, your budget, and what feels right in your hand ✨

24/08/2026

You go to print something important and — of course — the ink runs out. 😩 You buy a replacement and wince at the price. Sound familiar?

Here's the honest truth: printer manufacturers often sell the hardware cheaply because they make their real money on the ink. It's a business model that's been around for decades, and it catches most of us out.

But you don't have to just accept it. A few small changes make a real difference 👇

- Print less, smarter — preview everything before printing and cut unnecessary pages 📄
- Change your default settings to greyscale and draft quality for day-to-day stuff 🖨️
- Consider a printer with ink tanks next time you upgrade — they cost far less to run long-term 💰

Small tweaks, big savings over time. ✨

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand.

21/08/2026

Your accountant logs into your business software from a hotel. Your sales rep checks client files at the airport. Seems normal, right? 😬 But without a VPN, that data could be visible to anyone on the same network.

A VPN keeps your business connection private and encrypted — basically a secure tunnel between your device and the internet. 🔐 It's not just for big companies with IT departments. Small businesses need it too.

Worth doing today:

1. 📋 Make a list of where your team actually works — home, client sites, cafés
2. Check whether anyone accesses sensitive business data on public Wi-Fi 📡
3. 🛡️ Look at simple business VPN options — many cost less than a tenner a month per user

You don't need to be a tech expert to use one. Most just run quietly in the background once set up. ✅

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand.

19/08/2026

That moment when your show starts buffering right in the middle of the best bit 😤 — it's not your TV, and it's probably not your provider either.

Evening slowdowns are real, and they happen because everyone's online at the same time. Think of your broadband like a road — rush hour makes everything crawl 🚦

The good news? A few simple tweaks can make a noticeable difference:

1. Unplug and replug your router to give it a fresh start 🔌
2. Keep your router out in the open, not stuffed behind the telly or inside a cabinet
3. Stream in standard definition if you're really struggling — you'd be surprised how much bandwidth HD eats up 📺
4. Check if neighbours are using your Wi-Fi — change your password if you're not sure 🔐

You don't need a new router, just a bit of know-how.

17/08/2026

That feeling when you've got seventeen browser tabs open, three notebooks on the go, and you still can't find what you were meant to be doing 😅 — we've all been there.

The good news? There are some genuinely brilliant free tools that can sort all of that out.

Try these today:

1. Todoist — a clean, simple app for keeping your daily tasks in order 📝
2. Google Docs — share and collaborate on documents without emailing files back and forth
3. Notion — one organised space for notes, tasks, and planning 🗂️
4. Forest App — helps you stay focused by growing a virtual tree while you work 🌿

No subscriptions, no steep learning curves. Just practical tools that actually make your day feel more manageable 💪

Start with just one. Get comfortable with it. Then add another when you're ready ✨

Your mate just bought a shiny new desktop. Your colleague swears by their laptop. Now you're the one staring at a screen...
07/08/2026

Your mate just bought a shiny new desktop. Your colleague swears by their laptop. Now you're the one staring at a screen wondering which one actually makes sense for your life. 🤔

Here's the honest truth — there's no universally right answer, but there IS a right answer for you.

**Go desktop if:**
You work from a fixed spot, want more bang for your budget, or need a bigger screen for design, gaming, or long working days 🖥️ They're also easier to repair and upgrade over time ⚙️

**Go laptop if:**
You're on the move, working flexibly, or just need something that can travel between the sofa and the spare room 💻 Especially handy in August when the family's home and space gets taken over 😄

A quick tip — before you buy anything, write down the three main things you'll use it for. That alone will make the decision so much clearer ✅

Pop into Tech Supplies if you need a hand — we're happy to chat it through with no pressure. 😊

We will be closing early for the battle of Flowers on Friday the 14th of August.
06/08/2026

We will be closing early for the battle of Flowers on Friday the 14th of August.

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St. Helier
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01534 878798

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