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07/24/2022

Let's revisit the topic of why rebooting a computer works most of the time (Updated)

There’s one solution to tech problems that everyone knows: turning the device off and then back on again. This go-to move is a bit of a joke in the IT industry. Who needs help-desk support if you can find a power switch? Surprisingly, this approach actually does solve a lot of problems. Take the M...

03/31/2022

07/07/2021

Microsoft just released an emergency update to patch a Windows security vulnerability. Update your PC as soon as possible by going to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Check for Updates

05/31/2021

If you have an Alexa or Echo enabled Amazon device, you may want to consider opting out of Amazon's Sidewalk program which shares a bit of your Wi-Fi bandwidth with your neighbors; starting on June 8.

Have a quick read on what it is and if it's right for you.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/amazon-devices-will-soon-automatically-share-your-internet-with-neighbors/

If you would like to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk, follow the steps below:

1. Opening the Alexa app
2. Opening More and selecting Settings
3. Selecting Account Settings
4. Selecting Amazon Sidewalk
5. Turning Amazon Sidewalk Off

Amazon's experiment wireless mesh networking turns users into guinea pigs.

05/12/2021

If you are using Outlook with Office 365, you may encounter an issue where viewing and creating emails don't work. Microsoft pushed out an update recently that seems to have caused this bug.

For now, to fix this issue, it is recommended to uninstall the 13929.20372 update or to use Outlook in Safe mode until fully resolved.

EDIT: Fix is being pushed out by Microsoft starting at 8PM PST tonight. Restart your Outlook to resolve the issue.

04/08/2021

If you have been experiencing PC crashes when printing in the last month, you're not alone. The cause of this is related to a Windows update that got applied to your computer.

To fix this, simply go to Start > Settings > Update & Security and click Check for Updates. This will download and install the patch to fix it.

If you are still experiencing the problem, please reach out to us. We are happy to help!

04/05/2021

Just recently, 533 million user Facebook account information was leaked online.

As a first proactive step, it is best to update your passwords and make sure you have two factor authentication enabled. The following article has more details and a link to check to see if your account is part of the data breach.

Multiple reports over the weekend confirmed that an attacker published details — including names, user IDs, phone numbers, and emails — of more than 533 million Facebook users on a forum. Alon Gal, CEO of security firm Hudson Rock, tweeted about the incident back in January, saying that the data...

02/13/2021

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02/04/2021

Customer's Lenovo Ideapad laptop wouldn't power up because of a bad main board, so we replaced it with another working one 🙂

01/10/2021

Upgraded from a 7 year old computer case to a newer white NZXT H710i 👀

01/09/2021

Repurposed and affordable HP school laptop with Windows 10S Edition. Perfect for your kid's online schooling.

01/05/2021

Home office PC build now complete 🖥️