The Computer Chip

05/20/2026

Please read our latest newsletter - The Trust Trap

Why AI Voice Scams Prove We Need Digital Safe Words

05/19/2026

Looking for a Used Computer? We can help! Come See us at 1113 Main Street (208-798-3283).

05/18/2026

We Will Be Closed Memorial Day Monday May 25th, thank you!

05/11/2026

🛑 IS THIS A SCAM? Spot the Red Flags! 🛑
Pop-ups like this are designed to make you panic, but The Computer Chip is here to help you stay prepared! Can you spot the 3 signs that prove this is a fake? 🧐

🔎 THE ANSWERS:
The URL: Look at the top bar. It's a messy web address, not "Microsoft.com."

The Background: Real errors don't pop up as a webpage inside your browser.

The Phone Number: Microsoft will NEVER put a phone number in a pop-up. If you see a number to call, it's 100% a scam.

05/06/2026

Join a team where your daily work doesn't just fill a shift—it changes a life. LC Companion Care is looking for motivated individuals who want to combine what they love doing with a mission that actually matters. You get to do what you love, and someone in need gets the high-quality care they deserve. Join their workforce today!

We're hiring now! If you're looking for a flexible schedule and you enjoy working with the wiser generation, you might be a perfect fit!

Send your resume to: [email protected]

04/29/2026

I don’t need a backup, I’ve never had a crash." — Famous last words. 💀

We see it every day: hard drives don't always give warnings; they just give up. Is your data living on the edge? Tell us the scariest "tech fail" you’ve ever survived in the comments! 👇

04/27/2026

Please show your love for our IT Services, and vote today!

Show your love, Vote April 13 - May 6, 2026!

04/21/2026

Funny for the Day!

04/15/2026

⚠️ THE SCAMMERS ARE GETTING SMARTER. ⚠️
We’ve heard from nearly a dozen people at a single local bank who have been targeted by the latest phone scam. They aren’t just after your password—they are after your money.
One of the best ways to stop a scammer in their tracks is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Even if a scammer tricks you into giving up a password, MFA acts as the final "deadbolt" on your account that they can't turn.
Is your banking, email, and QuickBooks locked down with more than just a password? If you aren't sure how to set this up, bring your device into the shop or give us a call. We’d rather help you set up MFA today than help you recover from a loss tomorrow.
Stay safe, Lewiston! 📍 Visit us at the shop or call: 208-798-3283

04/14/2026

Vote! for us as Best in the LC Valley for IT.

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