The Internet of Things – abbreviated as IoT means anything that connects to the internet. Did you know you can get an Alexa enabled microwave now? So I guess you can put your food in and then while standing within
Windows 7 computers end of life January 20020
Do you have Windows 7 computer? That old reliable Windows 7 is finally due for an end of life moment. You can tell by looking at the start background on your computer. Look to the lower left corner. If you
Accounts you should secure with 2fa – 2 factor authentication
2fa creates an additional level of security that can save you from hackers! Accounts that should have 2-factor authentication: . email – if I can hack your email I can hack everything. When you reset a password for most accounts,
Reduce your Cable bill – streaming video – Cutting the cord
We’ve been fielding a lot of calls lately about reducing cable and TV bills. Several customers have said they recently received a 25.00 increase from Spectrum. How can you save money? Currently there is no cheaper, better, and
Shred day with Lowes Foods – Carolina Beach Road – January 16, 2019
Shred Day with Lowes Foods January 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Lowes Foods 5309 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington 28412
Extending the life of your equipment
So you have older equipment and you REALLY LOVE IT and want it to last FOREVER. But realistically, what are your options? Most computers, phones and tablets have a life span of 3-5 years. If you are beyond that –
A cord is a cord is a cord… right?
How to transfer pictures from your phone to your computer. Every now and then we have a customer who says they don’t know how to transfer pictures from the phone to the computer. With my Android phone, when I plug it
Spring Cleanup – electronics style
Spring cleanup – Things your smartphone and computer have replaced. Recently while spring cleaning I was reminded of things I no longer keep or how I use technology to help me in new and different ways. Here are some of
An oldie but a goodie about a cat.
Read our first news item from Encore magazine. Your Computer Friends Read Encore Magazine article from 2011 We talk a lot about the dogs, but we are also cat lovers.
Free email overview – the state of free email 2018
The state of Free email. Are you using free email? Once upon a time vendors wanted to give you free email so they could capture your marketing dollar. That marketing strategy has changed. Now they market to you via ads