There are moments in life when we would like to go back in time and one of those instances is when an important document is accidentally deleted from our computer. Fortunately for Apple users, they have Time Machine’s built-in backup feature for added protection. Continue reading
Category Archives: Tips & Tricks
Can My Webcam Be Used To Spy On Me?
In the midst of the current global lockdown, many of us have been relying on webcams to stay connected to work and friends, but bad people can also be using that webcam to spy on you!
Yes, someone watching through a small laptop or personal computer camera may sound farfetched, but it is true that webcams can be used for spying. Continue reading
Adding Accountability to Remote Work
Today, many businesses are embracing digital technology to enable employees to work anywhere. The big stumbling block though is accountability. Continue reading
Protecting Your Computers While Working from Home
Many families today have a shared home computer to help with all their normal day-to-day activities. A teen can do school work, play games and chat to friends, a parent can check work emails, pay household bills and shop online while the youngsters play some games and browse YouTube. Yet with COVID-19 sending so many people home to work, the shared computer is getting a lot more use and is now also being used for business or corporate work. Continue reading
Work From Home: Revisiting Business Etiquette
Working from home is a brand new new thing for many people and businesses. This blog article describes a variety of professional tips for business etiquette for remote work. Continue reading
Make an IT Provider Your Technology Guide
Making information technology decisions can feel confusing and sometimes even insurmountable A local IT provider or MSP (managed services provider) can be your guide. Continue reading
Keep in Touch While Social Distancing
Quarantine doesn’t have to mean you are on your own all the time. Sure, back in the old pre-internet days, people were stuck. But we now have technology and Internet access which can help us remain connected with others even while social distancing. This article lists some of the top options for some fun with family and friends. Continue reading
6 Tips For Trouble Free Online Meeting
Online meetings are the new norm for many of us, but that doesn’t mean people magically know how to enjoy a trouble-free online conference experience. We have put together some tips to help you hold and join in these meetings more successfully. Continue reading
Solving Your Work From Home Internet Issues
Your internet used to meet your needs as you could check social media and stream a TV show when you with little trouble. Now, since working from home, you are finding your internet service frustrating: it is slow when you send and receive large work files and online meetings fade in and out. Here are some tips to help. Continue reading
Staying Focused Working from Home
Many of us are now being forced to work from home, which may or may not suit everyone. It can be challenging, especially when you have to adapt in the midst of all the other uncertainties that the coronavirus / COVID-19 has brought. Here are some strategies that can help you stay focused when working remotely. Continue reading