Updated Software Means Less Hassle for You
Topics: computer maintenance
Why Your Small Business Should Recycle Electronics
Running a small business can feel like a constant struggle to keep up—with orders, with paperwork, and with the speed of technology. Your computers and myriad other electronic devices may become damaged, obsolete, or inadequate for your business needs every few years. (For computers, for example, the average lifespan is between 3 and 7 years ... Read More
Topics: computer maintenance
Why Cloud Backup Is Vital for Your Business
One of the most valuable assets of your business is the data that keeps it running. Many companies, however, have data storage systems that are woefully inadequate, insecure, and insufficiently protected. If all of your client lists and inventory live inside your laptop or on your company’s physical server, you’re at risk of data loss. Theft, ... Read More
Topics: computer maintenance
My Computer Is SO Slow. How Can I Speed It Up?
Even if you have the patience of a saint, waiting for your computer to load can be some of the most maddening moments of your day. Those seconds (or minutes) that you wait for programs or web pages to load can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, most of the time you can get rid of those delays without too much trouble or expense. Start by ... Read More
Topics: computer security, computer maintenance
Internet Slow or Not Working at All? Try These Tips
The internet has come a long way from when you had to patiently wait minutes for websites and pictures to load, but when your internet slows down, seconds of delay can feel like eons. If websites are slow to load, refresh, or time out before completing actions, or if your internet connectivity is spotty or altogether failing, start by ... Read More
Topics: computer maintenance
Your Computer Hates Winter as Much as You Do
As the holiday decorations go up, you may find yourself dreading the onset of cold weather and wintery conditions. While you’re pulling out the winter coats, cleaning out the chimneys, and readying your home for the months ahead, don’t forget to consider how the winter can affect your computer ... Read More
Topics: computer repair, computer maintenance
How to Get the Most Out of Your Laptop Battery
Along with everything good about laptops and other mobile computing devices, there is also a question of whether the battery will be up to the test. If you use your mobile device for more than a couple hours, you will likely find it is running low on juice. Laptop batteries tend to lose their ... Read More
Topics: computer repair, computer maintenance
What's the Deal with Computer Updates?
Updates are essential to your computer's performance and safety. Some updates are automatic, while others must be initiated by the user. Learn what, exactly, these updates are all about and why they're so important.
Read MoreTopics: computer maintenance
Can Opening Email Harm My Computer?
Topics: computer security, computer maintenance, IT questions
Don’t Turn Off Your Computer at Night—Do This Instead
Computers have changed a lot in the last 30 years. Rather than one family PC, many families now have multiple computing devices, including tablets, smartphones, laptops, and desktop personal computers. The recommendations on how to care for your computers has changed as the technology has changed. Nevertheless, one of the most ... Read More
Topics: computer maintenance, IT questions