Choosing the right computer screen

July 26, 2021

Your computer screen is one of the most (if not most!) important parts of your computer, especially if you use your computer for more than a few hours a day. Our latest article discusses six factors and how they impact your experience. Learn more!

Ransomware data leaked - backups won't save you

July 20, 2021

If you care about the data on your computer, you must back it up - no exceptions! However, backups may not always save you from a disaster... Almost every month, there is yet another story about a business or organization getting all their data encrypted and then having to decide whether they will pay ransom to get it back or not...

Scam phone call

July 16, 2021

We've heard from many of our customers about scam calls from their "Internet providers". Purportedly, their Internet connection was going to be disconnected immediately unless they took some action. Last week, someone called us and they must have ignored that we answer the phone with "Hello, this is Your Computer Guy, you are speaking with... how can I help you"

Windows 11 is coming soon

July 5, 2021

Wait, what? When Windows 10 came out in 2015, Microsoft had told us it would be their last version of Windows. It has received (and will continue) regular updates for the last 5 years but clearly, Microsoft wants to shift away from it...

Laptop warranty expired repair options

June 28, 2021

Murphy’s Law says your device will go down right after your warranty expires. Avert that disaster. This article suggests some strategies to handle that situation and keep your technology up and running even out of warranty.

What to do if your email account and password is hacked

June 9, 2021

Almost every week we see people who can no longer access their email. Whether the crooks use it to send spam, access your other online accounts, or hassle your contacts, it can become a huge problem if you don't deal with it quickly!

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