We all complain about glitchy computers. It's too old, it never worked right, it keeps crashing. Sometimes it is faulty or outdated machinery. But most of the times the source of our computer problems is good, old fashioned Operator Error. We found a great article...
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10 Undeniable Reasons People Hate Maintenance Contracts, But Shouldn’t
Service Maintenance contracts can feel like car insurance. You can't say for sure when or if you'll need the service and you mentally justify why you don't want to waste money on what ifs. But this isn't your car. This is your business, your livelihood. Any number of...
6 Tips to Make More Space in Your Hard Drive
Despite exponential growth in memory size and processing speed in computers, we still manage to fill up those hard drives faster than we'd like. The fuller your hard drive, the slower it runs. Here are 7 easy ways to free up space on your hard drive using Windows from...
How EMV Will Impact Your POS System
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the EMV Chargeback Liability Shift Regulations in full swing, many US merchants are still scrambling to figure out exactly how the introduction of EMV will affect their POS operations. Chargebacks have become an expensive...
Tech Talk: How to Describe Your Tech Issues to a Service Professional
“It’s making a weird thump.” Your mechanic looks at you and resists the urge to slap his forehead. He has to start at square one and figure out this problem without your help, and on your dime. He’ll figure it out eventually, repair it, and then hit you with a giant...
The Biggest Problems With Printer And PC Maintenance … And How You Can Fix Them
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We often go through the work day without thinking about the thousands of ways that technology makes doing business easier, cheaper, and more productive. The times we do tend to notice the tech around us is when something fails,...
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Cloud Service Provider
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moving your business to the cloud can reduce costs, streamline your business' workflow and eliminate the need for an in-house IT support staff. The cloud also makes it easy for employees to work remotely and access information from...
Java: Innocent Plug-In or Data Security Risk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Java, a pre-installed plug-in on many pc's, is causing data security concerns for users. Like so many programs, Java requests to be updated on a regular basis; which many people ignore. As reported by the BBC, research by the FTC has...
Common Computer Problems You Can Fix Yourself
Any time your computer breaks down, panic sets in and many different thoughts run through your head. And to make matters worse, computers always break down at the worst possible times. Before you get frustrated, the first question to ask yourself is, "can I fix this...
5 Tips for Ensuring Your Data is Secure in the Cloud
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moving to the cloud is a big decision for any business, and security is an important factor to consider before making the switch. In fact, one of the biggest reasons businesses avoid making the switch is due to security concerns....