Have you ever considered getting “smart” devices for your home? These include things like the Nest WiFi thermostat, the Ring doorbell, and a variety of digital assistant devices, such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, or Apple’s HomeKit. If you have, you may know that the world of smart home devices (commonly called the Internet of Things)… Read more »
We’ve all been there, sat at the computer when all of a sudden, it crashes. Receiving an error message in the middle of a task is frustrating, especially if you don’t know why. Or, your computer has become very slow, taking ages to boot up a program. A lot of people assume their computer has… Read more »
There’s nothing that can compare with the sheer panic of realizing your laptop won’t turn on. It’s an experience that most people can relate to and one that is usually not as bad as it may seem. Our minds will usually jump straight to the worst case scenario. But, a laptop that refuses to turn… Read more »
More than 50 percent of jobs today need some kind of computer. Whether you’re at home or in an office, work sucks if your computer is running slow. The problem is that there are so many reasons a computer is running slow. Some of these issues are quick fixes. Others need you to invest some… Read more »
When your computer is on the fritz, you’ll likely have someone who can help you ask if you’ve turned your computer off and on. But what if your computer won’t turn on at all? This can cause a moment of utter panic. Most of us have our entire lives stored on our computers. From work… Read more »
The dangers of malware are something you can’t put lightly. After all, there is around 350,000 new malware developed every day. In any case, there are a lot of other things you need to worry about like receiving PC repair messages. But recognizing the types of computer viruses out there is vital if you want… Read more »
Data loss is a concerning issue that can cause businesses to lose a lot of profit and resources. In fact, the cost of lost data due to issues like hard drive failures can amount to as much as $1.9 million. How do you prevent such a catastrophic event from occurring? We have a few warning… Read more »
You’re almost there, the final level of the game you’ve been trying to beat for months. Then right before you reach the demon’s lair…your computer shuts off. To make things even better, things aren’t normal when you turn your computer back on. Sound familiar? If you’ve been in a similar situation, you may have seen… Read more »
Computers are machines providing an output only as good as user input. Many computer problems are the result of user error. Though, sometimes computers go haywire for no particular reason. It’s frustrating seeing your PC lock up in the middle of important work. Having it slow to a crawl when you need it most is… Read more »
There are significant costs involved in running enterprise IT. It’s often cheaper to contract this out rather than setting up a full IT department. Unfortunately, figuring out what kind of IT contractor to hire can be very difficult. Use this guide to learn more about the IT options available to your organization and make sure… Read more »