CALL WHEN YOU NEED HELP

In the past few years, many of you have called when you need help. I very much appreciate your trust in my ability to be able to help you.   Sometimes, I have given my clients advice about the solution to their computer problems, send them on...

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CLEANING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES

My clients often ask me to find a file that they lost, to clean up old information on their computer, or to remove all files so they can decommission their old computer.  Your personal files on your Windows computer are categorized into Libraries...

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Labor Day 2023

WHY: Labor Day recognizes workers’ contributions to American and Canadian strength, prosperity, economy, and well-being, and the labor movements that raised our standards of living and our productivity.   HISTORY: During the Industrial...

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HOW TO BACK UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES

If you do not have a backup copy of your computer files and pictures, you are at risk of losing them all. It is heartbreaking when a computer client loses their personal files because they do not have a backup copy. Why back up? Your files, stored...

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BACKING UP YOUR SMART PHONES AND TABLETS

If you have an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, it is important to back it up.   Why Back Up? Many of my clients have given up their land lines and only use a smart phone for calling.  Plus they use their smart phone or tablets for...

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Cleaning up your email

Some of my clients, myself included, have far too many e-mails clogging their INBOX. It is distracting and time consuming to look at the same list of e-mails several times, and to delete those e-mails that you are not interested in...

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Power Rebooting Your Router

The most frequent calls that I receive are resolved by power rebooting the modem. Your Wi-Fi router may appear to be working OK because some of your devices can access the internet. Yet, some of your other devices, such as your Wi-Fi printer, your...

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Back by Popular Demand - Learn Computer 101 Training

Back by Popular Demand - Learn Computer 101 Training  During the past year, Linda Lindquist piloted a basic computer training program - Learn Computer 101 - teaching basic Windows concepts. This program was designed for senior citizens who feel...

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HURRICANE TIPS

HURRICANE TIPS Once again, hurricane season is upon us. Where does time go! I sure hope that there is no repeat of last hurricane season. Many of us are still repairing physical damages from Hurricane Ian!! Hurricanes are accompanied by very high...

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NEW TRAINING PROGRAM - LEARN COMPUTER 201

NEW TRAINING PROGRAM - LEARN COMPUTER 201 Computer and Internet Help is excited to announce a brand new pilot training program - Learn Computer 201, taught by Linda Lindquist. This course was developed for those who already have basic computer skills...

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NEW SERVICE - OPEN OFFICE HOURS

NEW SERVICE - OPEN OFFICE HOURS Computer and Internet Help is offering a new service starting in August. My clients always seem to have a slew of questions and issues ready for their annual service calls. On the second Friday of each month from 1 - 2...

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Independence Day

 Independence Day To protest taxation without representation, on July 4, 1776, 56 representatives from 13 colonies to the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence of the United States, announcing the colonies separation from...

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How to tell if you are connected to the Internet

INTERNET INDICATOR:  On Notification area of taskbar (right side)  Globe => NOT Connected  Fan => connected to Wi-Fi  Screen => connected to modem with Ethernet cord   CONNECTION...

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LEARN COMPUTER 101

I am excited to announce that I am offering something that my clients have been asking for: “Do you do training on computers?” The answer is YES! Many of my clients self-describe themselves as “computer illiterate”, and in...

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Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May to honor and remember the men and women who have died while serving in the United States military.  It’s time for us to come together and reflect on the sacrifices that have been made to...

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Windows Updates Tips

Keeping your Windows operating system updated is important to keep your computer running smoothly and securely.   Weekly Windows updates fix bugs and other issues that can cause your computer to crash and run more slowly.   Twice a year,...

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STAYING SAFE ONLINE

STAYING SAFE ONLINE - TIPS Staying safe online is crucial in today’s digital age.  Here are some tips to help you stay safe online: 1.    Use strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts, and never share them...

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May 22 – Limited-time Offer – Discounted Block Time

LIMITED TIME OFFER - DISCOUNTED BLOCKS OF TIME    In honor of our veterans and senior citizens, I am once again offering you the ability to purchase discounted blocks of time for me to work on your computer needs.  The offer is for 5...

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GOOD PASSWORD HYGIENE

Passwords, passwords and more passwords!  Many of my clients would like to do away with passwords altogether. They forget the password, then have to reset them. The fact is that 60-80% of breaches are password related.    Device...

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EARTH DAY - RESPONSIBLY RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS

Electronic devices have become a part of our lives, homes, and offices: computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, fax machines, monitors, printers, TVs, cell phones, hard drives, cords and cables, stereos, radios, etc. As old equipment gets...

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Learn about phishing, scams, ransomware and how to protect yourself and your computer from hackers and cyber-criminals.

Learn about phishing, scams, ransomware and how to protect yourself and your computer from hackers and cyber-criminals.