Don't Play Games with Privacy: What Is DuckDuckGo?

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Don't Play Games with Privacy: What Is DuckDuckGo? You may remember playing Duck, Duck, Goose on the playground when you were young. But have you heard of DuckDuckGo? Many haven't. So, we thought we'd share an introduction to this privacy-focused search engine. DuckDuckGo promises to let you "search the Web without being tracked." The search…... Read More

Turn Your Tablet into a Child-Friendly Device

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Turn Your Tablet into a Child-Friendly Device Tablets are convenient, light, and portable. Maybe you got a new one during the holiday, or your old one needs replacing. You can feel better about moving to the new device if you turn the old tablet into a child-friendly device. Here's how. Before giving your tablet up,…... Read More

Tech Tips for Small Business Owners in 2022

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Tech Tips for Small Business Owners in 2022 A new year is a chance for a fresh beginning. To that end, try these tech tips for small business owners to kick 2022 off right. First, launch a successful new year for your business by going mobile. Agility is one of the key differentiators of a…... Read More

How to Spot Email Spoofing

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
How to Spot Email Spoofing The number of emails we get daily can be overwhelming. We could be excused for not looking at them all closely - well, almost. Except that not taking care to review emails for signs of spoofing could be a real risk to your business. Learn about email spoofing and how…... Read More

How to Safely Retire Old Devices

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
How to Safely Retire Old Devices It's inevitable that we'll retire old devices to upgrade to the latest and greatest. A new laptop, desktop, or phone is exciting. Yet, before you get too distracted by your shiny, new device, take the time to safely retire the old one. When buying the new device you may…... Read More

Computer Down? You Need it Now. Now What?

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Computer Down? You Need it Now. Now What? Ever met someone who responds to computer downtime with applause or relief? Neither have we. When a computer goes down, the individual inevitably needs it fixed fast. Yet, depending on your repair model, it could take longer than you hope. This article compares break-fix to managed services.…... Read More

3 Reasons to Avoid Signing in With Facebook or Google Accounts

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
3 Reasons to Avoid Signing in With Facebook or Google Accounts Nine out of ten times today when you visit a website you're asked to sign in. To add convenience, many sites offer the ability to sign in using a Facebook or Google account. Sure, it's simpler, but this article will share three key reasons…... Read More

The Unexpected Benefits of Password Managers

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
The Unexpected Benefits of Password Managers The main advantage of a password manager is obvious to anyone with more than one account online (i.e. everyone). Instead of remembering all 100 usernames and passwords, the password manager autofills them. It's a boon. But it's not the only reason to use a password manager. This article shares…... Read More

To Delete or Archive Email, That Is the Question

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
To Delete or Archive Email, That Is the Question An email inbox can get overwhelming. It's estimated we send 306 billion emails daily; not you personally, of course, although it may feel that way. So, you have to come up with strategies to corral the communications, one of which is deciding whether to delete or…... Read More

6 Top Tech Small Business New Year Resolutions

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
6 Top Tech Small Business New Year Resolutions As the new year approaches (already?), it is a good time to take stock and plan some small business resolutions. Join the millions around the world determined to make the best of January's fresh start. Try these suggestions for top IT resolutions to better your business. #1…... Read More