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PC Tech 2U is your one-stop-shop for IT solutions, computer repair, security installation, networking, Phone Repairs and more. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m.

May the repairs be with you.
08/31/2026

May the repairs be with you.

✅ TRUE — if you have a compatible Copilot+ PC and have opted in to saving snapshots.Microsoft Recall is designed to help...
08/27/2026

✅ TRUE — if you have a compatible Copilot+ PC and have opted in to saving snapshots.

Microsoft Recall is designed to help you find things you've previously seen on your computer. When enabled, it periodically saves snapshots of your active screen so you can go back and search for something you remember seeing.

😳 That probably raises a few privacy questions.

Microsoft has made several changes to Recall since it was originally announced. Saving snapshots is now OFF by default, meaning you have to choose to turn it on. Saved snapshots are encrypted and stored locally on your computer, and Windows Hello authentication is required to access Recall.

Microsoft has also added sensitive-information filtering that's designed to help prevent snapshots from being saved when things such as passwords and credit card numbers are detected.

⚠️ However, Microsoft describes this as something that helps reduce sensitive information being stored—not a guarantee that nothing sensitive will ever appear in a snapshot.

Even with these protections, it's worth knowing whether Recall is enabled on YOUR computer and deciding whether you're comfortable with it.

Want to check?

Go to:
⚙️ Settings → Privacy & security → Recall & snapshots

Look for Save snapshots.

➡️ ON = Recall is saving snapshots.
➡️ OFF = Recall isn't saving snapshots.

You can also pause snapshots, delete previously saved snapshots, filter specific apps and websites—or remove Recall as an optional Windows feature.

Technology can be useful, but we believe you should always know what your device is saving and have a say in it.

Did you know your computer could have this feature?

✅ The answer is C: Check the charging port!Phones spend a lot of time in pockets, purses, and bags, so lint and debris c...
08/26/2026

✅ The answer is C: Check the charging port!

Phones spend a lot of time in pockets, purses, and bags, so lint and debris can build up inside the charging port and prevent the cable from making a good connection.

⚠️ Don't dig around in the port with anything metal! You could damage the contacts inside.

You can also try a different cable and wall adapter, restart your phone, and check for visible damage.

💡 The takeaway: A phone that won't charge doesn't necessarily need a new battery, charging port, or replacement. Sometimes the problem is surprisingly simple!

Not comfortable checking it yourself?

Hint: We may know some people. 😉😏 PCTech2U & TotalPhoneRepair

👇 What would you have tried first?

AI is making banking and investment scams look more convincing than ever.🏦 Fake Banking Alerts: Scammers can create prof...
08/25/2026

AI is making banking and investment scams look more convincing than ever.

🏦 Fake Banking Alerts: Scammers can create professional-looking texts and emails that appear to come from your bank. They may warn about suspicious activity and tell you to click a link or call a number immediately.

📈 Investment Scams: AI can help scammers create convincing websites, ads, testimonials, and messages promoting investments that look legitimate—but aren't.

📄 PDF Scams: Even an official-looking invoice, statement, or PDF attachment can be fake. Opening an unexpected attachment or following a link inside it could lead to malware or a phishing site designed to steal your information.

👉 Tech Tip: Don't use the link, phone number, or contact information provided in a suspicious message.

Instead, open your bank's official app, type its website into your browser yourself, or call the number on the back of your card.

When money is involved, verify first.

We’re all for finding a shady spot on a hot summer day. 😎🌳
08/24/2026

We’re all for finding a shady spot on a hot summer day. 😎🌳

❌ FALSE — in most cases!It might feel like swiping away all those apps is giving your phone a fresh start, but modern sm...
08/20/2026

❌ FALSE — in most cases!

It might feel like swiping away all those apps is giving your phone a fresh start, but modern smartphones are designed to manage apps in the background efficiently.

When you leave an app, your phone will usually put it into a suspended state, where it uses little to no processing power. Constantly closing and reopening those apps can actually make your phone work harder because it has to load everything again.

⚠️ But there are exceptions!

Some apps are allowed—or you may have specifically given them permission—to keep working in the background instead of being fully suspended. Think navigation apps using your location, music or podcast apps playing audio, fitness apps tracking activity, cloud services syncing photos or files, or apps refreshing information in the background.

Those activities can use battery because the app is actually doing something.

🔋 So if your battery is draining faster than usual, don't assume it's because you forgot to close all your apps. Check your phone's Battery settings to see which apps are actually using the most power.

Other common battery drains include high screen brightness, GPS/location services, poor cellular signal, lots of notifications, and an aging battery.

Be honest… are you still going to swipe them all away anyway? 😂👇

✅ The correct answer is C: Close the warning without clicking anything!Scammers use fake virus warnings to make you thin...
08/19/2026

✅ The correct answer is C: Close the warning without clicking anything!

Scammers use fake virus warnings to make you think something is seriously wrong with your computer. The goal is to scare you into acting quickly—before you have time to question whether the warning is real.

🛑 Don't click buttons or links in the warning, and don't call the phone number it gives you.

If the pop-up won't close normally, close the browser. If necessary, use Task Manager to close it or restart your computer.

And if you're still concerned, run a scan using security software you already trust or have the computer checked by someone you trust.
Hint: We may know some people. 😉😏 PCTech2U & Total Phone Repair

💡 The takeaway: A scary message telling you to act right now is a reason to slow down—not speed up.

And if you picked D. Panic… we'll still give you partial credit. 😂 Just don't click anything while you're panicking!

👇 Have you ever had one of these fake virus warnings pop up on your computer?

Part 2 AI Scams🚨 Tech Tip Tuesday: Is That Person—or Voice—Even Real?AI can help scammers fake more than just a voice. T...
08/18/2026

Part 2 AI Scams

🚨 Tech Tip Tuesday: Is That Person—or Voice—Even Real?

AI can help scammers fake more than just a voice. They can create realistic profile photos, write convincing messages, build fake online relationships, and even clone the voice of someone you know.

❤️ Romance & Confidence Scams: Be cautious when someone you’ve only met online quickly builds trust but always has a reason they can’t meet or video chat—especially if they eventually ask for money.

📞 Voice Cloning: If a loved one suddenly calls with an emergency and needs money right away, hang up and call them back using a number you already know.

🖼️ Fake Profiles & Conversations: Professional-looking photos and natural-sounding messages are no longer proof that someone is real.

👉 Tech Tip: Don’t let urgency or emotion keep you from verifying someone’s identity.

STOP. VERIFY. THEN ACT.

When your presentation is due in 15 minutes and PowerPoint decides now is a good time to fall apart. 😳💻
08/17/2026

When your presentation is due in 15 minutes and PowerPoint decides now is a good time to fall apart. 😳💻

❌ FALSE!Antivirus software is an important layer of protection, but it isn’t a guarantee that your computer will never b...
08/13/2026

❌ FALSE!
Antivirus software is an important layer of protection, but it isn’t a guarantee that your computer will never become infected. New threats are constantly being created, and some malware is designed to avoid detection. Plus, many infections happen because someone unknowingly clicks a malicious link, opens an infected attachment, downloads something they shouldn’t, or falls for a convincing scam. Think of antivirus like a seat belt—it’s an important safety measure, but you still need to drive carefully.
🛡️A few good habits can make a big difference:
🔹 Keep your computer and software updated
🔹 Be cautious with unexpected emails, links, and attachments
🔹 Only download programs from sources you trust
🔹 Use strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication when available
🔹 Back up important files regularly
Did you get this one right? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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