Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11, 1918) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. In 1926 and 1938, legislation was passed to dedicate November 11 “to the cause of world peace...

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Recommendations to Protect Yourself Online

Recommendations to Protect Yourself Online Here are 5 proven ways to protect your computer, your wallet and your identity: Good anti-malware anti-virus protection software Good website protection extensions Good software updating...

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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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PHISHING E-MAILS

Phishing e-mails are sent by scammers to get you to do what they want: click on a link or call them. The scammers design these e-mails to get you to give them your login credentials, personal information, or money. The scammers purchase legitimate...

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Beware of Latest Banking Fraud

Scenario: This is how the scam works You sign into your online banking on your computer A pop-up asks for your email address and phone number (this looks unusual, but you comply) Immediately, the phone rings. The caller with an accent says your...

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Cyber-security Month

October is National Cyber-security Month. Using your computer may leave you open to scams, malware, hacks and phishing e-mails orchestrated by cyber criminals. By being aware and using good protection software, you can protect yourself from these...

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YOUR COMPUTER WON’T TURN ON?

There was a storm outside.  The power surged on and off several times in quick succession.   Problem: When you turned on your computer, it would not boot up to Windows. Perhaps you only saw a black screen. You panic! Your files are not...

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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 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.