208 Pro Tech

02/03/2026

My first computer was a Commodore 64, I think in 1983. 2nd was a 386 w/ 4MB RAM, in 1991. What was your first computer?

44 years ago, this crafty collection of 134,000 transistors would mark a major inflection point in the PC industry.

12/14/2025

Interesting article about the founder of bitcoin

Nakamoto is suspected of leaving public life to preserve privacy, evade legal risks, and/or ensure Bitcoin’s decentralization.

12/13/2025

I'm not really that really upset right now that my supposedly amazing 45" Ultra Wide 45" LG monitor didn't show up. Somehow it was auto-returned to sender. It would have been nice, but...maybe a problem.

However, so far I've logged 5.75 or more hours of time waiting ON HOLD for LG's terrible 1-800 customer service support phone (1-844-810-0070) that never answers (at least 3 calls so far), for a monitor that was a good price, but that apparently can't be supported.

Similar to some laptops I've attempted to repair...only to find that they don't have parts. Weird. At least I was able to come up with solutions for those 2. My solution for this, buy a different brand.

If you can't support the orders, I pretty much guarantee that company can't support the problems...hmm.

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Validated. Thanks Gemini AI.

Now fully negative on Electrolux / Frigidaire and LG. Not likely ever again...and I'm now keeping count.

10/07/2025

If you happen to get scammed out of your money, did you know there is a reason to report it QUICKLY?

READ THIS AGAIN - if you think you've been scammed, don't feel foolish and wait, but instead report it immediately!!!

According to my contact at the Department of Homeland Security, if reported within 2 days, Homeland Security, CISA, FBI, and Secret Security can work to possibly freeze bank accounts and recover money. And, I'm told I need to call him directly if it's an amount greater than $25k. In this case, I did the reporting within hours of learning of the crime, but sadly my client waited a week to report it to me.

This was one of my more-security-conscious and intelligent elderly customers, and they just got in a hurry and got taken for a lot of their hard earned cash.

So - this can happen to anyone - don't get in a hurry like this client did. But, if something smells fishy, we need to work quickly to attempt to fix it!

09/06/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8ho6oAWX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🔹 Win + E – Open File Explorer quickly.
🔹 Win + D – Show or hide the desktop instantly.
🔹 Win + , (comma) – Peek at the desktop while holding the key.
🔹 Win + I – Open Windows Settings directly.
🔹 Win + L – Lock your PC right away.
🔹 Win + Shift + S – Take a screenshot using the snipping toolbar.
🔹 Win + V – Open clipboard history (needs to be enabled first).

🔹 Ctrl + C – Copy selected text or items.
🔹 Ctrl + V – Paste the copied or cut content.
🔹 Ctrl + X – Cut the selected item (commonly used with copy/paste).
🔹 Ctrl + Z – Undo the last action.
🔹 Ctrl + Y – Redo an undone action.
🔹 Ctrl + A – Select all items in a document, folder, or page.
🔹 Ctrl + F – Open the find/search bar in apps or browsers.
🔹 Ctrl + T – Open a new tab in most browsers.
🔹 Ctrl + Shift + N – Create a new folder instantly.

🔹 Alt + Tab – Switch between open apps or windows.
🔹 Alt + F4 – Close the current app/window (on desktop, opens shutdown menu).
🔹 Ctrl + Shift + Esc – Open Task Manager directly.
🔹 Ctrl + Alt + Del – Open the security options menu.

✨ 20 Essential Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

⚡ Bonus: F2 – Quickly rename a selected file, folder, or shortcut.

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12/05/2024

Got screen screens? We can help!! 😁

11/23/2024

Why a free antivirus isn’t good enough anymore. At 208 Pro Tech we only trust your personal data and stability with cybersecurity companies that are 100% focused on blocking these constantly evolving threats.

Malware hidden inside a fake NFT game ignores two-factor authentication and gains access to a victim's Google account via a malicious Chrome Extension to steal your money.

11/19/2024

This morning a client had 2 small incidents from emails being sent to internal users, and this is a good reminder we need to be diligent with emails. Both these emails were fishing for passwords, in this case both were attempting to get their Microsoft email account passwords.

It is impossible to stop these emails from occurring, however most secure method to stop this to practice good email security.

Here are a few reminders:
• Be cautious with emails from unknown senders
• Don't click suspicious links or open attachments from unknown sources
• Don’t just enter your Microsoft password on your system, unless you know you should be entering it (e.g., when logging into email or logging into office.com directly). Hackers are trying to steal your email login credentials.
• Verify the sender's identity before responding (confirm the friendly name and the email address are both correct)
• Report any suspicious emails to your IT department
• Ask for info on how our AI managed cloud email security solutions can help protect your business

Hope this helps keep you all safe!

11/18/2024

Beware the scammers. If you know it's too good to be true, sometimes you get what you pay for...

Just ask us how we can help provide security services. Our secure antivirus and network intelligence products, as well as training, will help ensure you are setup best to prevent malicious sites and bad actors from compromising your computers and data.

A dangerous website list has been issued before Black Friday—here’s what you need to know.

12/23/2023

For my inkjet printer users, a good article that can help save you $ on ink https://www.ldproducts.com/blog/how-to-clean-an-hp-printhead/

Or, when you get tired of your inkjet high ink costs and other difficulties, talk to me about a good quality laser printer with low cost toner (ink) that doesn’t dry out over time.

Learn how to clean your HP printhead so you can keep your cartridges and printer running longer. HP printheads clog periodically as small amounts of ink or dust dry up and collect in the nozzle. Faint, streaky or spotty prints are all common signs of a clog but a simple cleaning can usually get your...

12/01/2023

That was interesting. Just did my first customer support from 39,000 feet! Good remote connectivity on Delta Airlines!

https://news.delta.com/ces2023/delta-introduces-fast-free-onboard-wi-fi