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Tip of the Week: iPhone Too Full? Try Renting a Movie! Seriously.
Like many mobile devices, iPhones don’t have a slot for an external memory card, which means the device can easily become too full to use. When this happens, pictures can’t be taken and some apps just won’t work. If you’re experiencing this issue with your iPhone, just rent a movie. It works. Seriously. To clarify,…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Adjust the Brightness of Your Device’s Screen to Prevent Eye Strain
Computer monitors have become streamlined in appearance and design over the years. One of the biggest improvements was the addition of the LCD screen, which in comparison to the old CRT monitors is more pleasing to the eye. However, its brightness means that there are side effects that can lead to eye strain and headaches.…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Handy Keyboard Shortcuts and Other Google Drive Tips
Does your business use Google Drive? Google Drive provides several applications that are great for getting work done in the office, similar to Microsoft Office (Want to know the differences? Be sure to contact us). With Drive, there are easy ways to leverage it to your advantage in the form of keyboard shortcuts and other…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Access Windows 10 Safe Mode for PC Troubleshooting
Safe Mode has long been a troubleshooting method for Windows operating systems, but Windows 10 has done away with the classic method of booting up in Safe Mode. Instead of simply pressing F8 during Windows startup, you now have to go into your settings and manually configure your computer to do so. Here’s how it’s…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Use This Chrome Extension to Automatically Refresh Your Browser
Have you ever been glued to the computer monitor while compulsively hitting your browser’s refresh button? You might have done this while waiting for an online sale to drop, or while waiting for someone to respond in an online forum to your witty comment. Did you know that you can set your Google Chrome browser…
Read MoreTip of the Week: To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade, Here are the 5 Questions
Your business needs technology to function properly, but it can be unpredictable and challenging to manage. The slightest discrepancy, like an unexpected hardware failure or software hiccup, can throw off your business’s IT budget and potentially cause disastrous downtime. This doesn’t mean that upgrading your hardware and software has to be hard, though. With a…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Master the GIF and Rule the Internet
Using GIFs in your digital communications is a great way to enhance them. A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is an image that loops a few seconds worth of animation and it’s a great way to grab someone’s attention. If you don’t know how to make a GIF, then we’ll show you how in this week’s…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Add a PIN to Windows 10 Login to Improve Security
Businesses all over the world are taking advantage of two-factor authentication, causing the password’s value to depreciate over time. Passwords aren’t powerful enough to keep users safe from advanced threats. Hackers are finding ways to punch holes in even the most comprehensive security solution, forcing users to focus on improving security through other means. One…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Protect Your Personal Information From Other PC Users With a Guest Account
Have you ever been in a situation where you have a friend who wants to use your personal computer for who-knows-what? In cases like this, you would want them to use a guest account, so as not to put your personal files at risk. Here’s how you can set it up in all commonly used…
Read MoreTip of the Week: 4 Ways to Not Annoy Everyone With Your Smartphone
The addition of the smartphone to every consumer’s repertoire has been great for enhanced productivity and accessibility, but it’s not all bright and sunny for everyone’s favorite mobile device. While productivity might be on the rise, manners seem to be in decline, thanks to people not knowing how to properly use their smartphone in public…
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