Do pop-up scares really mean your computer is doomed?
When surfing the Internet visiting different websites, you might run into a pop-up. Some pop-ups are just advertisements, getting you to spend money on products. Other pop-ups proclaim, "YOUR COMPUTER IS DOOMED!" These pop-up scares can seem very convincing, saying they’re from Microsoft and that your…
Sound Issues Driving You Crazy?
When watching videos on the web or listening to music on the computer, the sound is sometimes not loud enough. Chances are, you aren't going deaf.
There's a couple possible reasons for this. It can happen when the video or music was recorded incorrectly, the person editing the music/video did not…
Wireless routers are both an integral part of your business’s online infrastructure and a critical part of your home computing environment. Therefore, you need to make sure that your router is broadcasting a clear signal. Here are some tips on how to keep your wireless signal as strong as possible, regardless of where you are…
One experience shared by every mobile device user is their battery losing power faster than they’d like. Until someone invents a battery that never again needs to be recharged, this struggle will always be around. In the meantime, here are seven ways to make your mobile device's battery last longer:
Dim Your Screen
Go to Settings > Display…
Knowing how to properly use your PC is key to its longevity. Therefore, basic PC best practices should never be taken for granted. Here are three basic PC best practices that everyone overlooks.
Don’t Plug Your Computer Equipment Directly Into an Outlet
While it’s likely that you plug a variety of your electronics directly into your outlet,…
Don’t Let a Simple Mistake Haunt You: Keep Your Business Alive with These Email Security Tips
IT shouldn’t be something you’re afraid of; but when cybercriminals start causing trouble, it’s crucial that you take notice.
One small mistake could compromise your livelihood, and attackers are pulling out every trick imaginable to scam victims into clicking on…
Emails are an important part of communication with all private and business partners. We should therefore also be careful in writing emails. This is especially true when you consider that most corporate emails are never really deleted and remain on corporate servers and data-center backups for many years. It therefore makes sense to consider a…
Many people will be planning on upgrading their laptop or PC this Christmas, but here are a few Tech Tips to avoiding a costly new purchase.
Uninstall unused programs
New PCs come with a whole load of programs you will never use, and you probably don’t even know they exist.
Some programs even run background processes…
With the holiday season upon us, it can seem overwhelming to buy a new device or tech equipment let alone feel empowered to use it and get the most out every feature. Fear not, we at Tech Experts have a few tech tips, tricks and best practices to help guide you through the seasonal shopping…
Try this first
I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but before you do anything else, restart your computer. Many users solve their problems with this simple step. While you’re at it, make sure that your operating system is fully updated by running Windows Update. Neglecting updates could deprive you of important bug and performance…
Software giant Microsoft has released the Beta version of the all new Internet Explorer 9. IE9 has really set some impressive benchmarks with the new browser working with the language of the future HTML5. Speed and performance seems to be one of their primary focuses, as now the browser utilizes the power of your computer’s…
Lenovo believes its Ebox video game system – manufactured by daughter company Eedoo – will provide a viable alternative to consoles manufactured by Microsoft (Xbox 360), Sony (PS3) and Nintendo (Wii).
According to Eedoo CEO Jack Luo, the Ebox is expected to feature an integrated controller-free platform similar to Kinect, along with 30 pre-installed…