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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PHISHING E-MAILS

Phishing e-mails are sent by scammers to get you to click on a link or call them. They are designed to get you to give the scammers your login credentials, personal information, or money.  Phishing is, and will continue to be, the...

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INVITATION TO JOIN Q&A WITH LINDA MEMBERSHIP

Do you have computer related questions?  How do I find, move, delete my files?  How can I manage unique passwords?  How do I add favorite websites to my bookmarks?  How do I uninstall an unwanted...

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TIP - CLEANING UP YOUR E-MAIL

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 e-mails that you are not interested in reading. To reduce the...

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Preparing to go North

It is hard to believe that the “season” for snow-birds is coming to an end for another year. Many of my clients are relocating to their other home “up North” from their Florida “seasonal” home. Some transport their...

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TRAVELING WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND ELECTRONICS

This is the time of year when many people travel. In order to stay connected, you may want to take along your laptop, tablet or smart phone. When you travel, you want to protect your devices from theft and damage and have them functional for use when...

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CLEANING UP YOUR COMPUTER FILES

The personal files on your computer are categorized into Libraries in your file storage. They can be accessed from the File Explorer by expanding "This PC". Documents - word, spreadsheets, PDF, Quicken databases are stored here Pictures...

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FILE EXPLORER TIPS

The FILE EXPLORER is a built-in Windows function that allows you to find and open your personal files and folders. It is accessed from the icon on the Taskbar that looks like a yellow manila folder, or from the documents icon on your start menu. Your...

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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,...

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February Holidays

As a child, I remember celebrating three holidays in February: Valentine’s Day, Lincoln’s birthday and Washington’s birthday. Today, there are two February holidays. Valentines Day continues to be my favorite holiday, filled with...

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CHANGES TO SERVICE RATES

My commitment to my clients is to give you the best computer protection and value at an affordable price. In the interest of transparency, my rates are listed below: Computer Service: License Renewal: $50 - Renew or start ‘Healthy...

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Weekly Reviews

It has been a month since you set goals for 2023. How are you progressing toward accomplishing them?   Take out your written list of goals. Check off any next steps that were completed this month Add new next steps (tasks) that will move...

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How to Maximize / Minimize Windows

Clients frequently call because the window they are looking at is “too small” and does not fill the screen. Sometimes, the windows controls to maximize [] the window are “off the screen.”   Maximize These simple tips...

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Beware of E-mail Scams

The scammers are on the hunt looking to part vulnerable senior citizens from your money.   Scammers buy e-mail delivered scams from other scammers - ones that have already worked. Scammers buy real e-mail address that have been hacked from...

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Invitation to Join LEARN COMPUTER 101

For literally years, my clients have asked me if I had a computer training class.  No disrespect intended, my clients self-describe themselves as “computer illiterate.” I would joke that I would be rich if I got $1 every time I was...

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2023 Goals

The New Year is traditionally a time to set resolutions for the coming year.  If you are anything like me, by February 1, you will have forgotten that you wanted to lose 20 pounds, walk every day, and stay more in touch with your...

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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.