by Stephen Gross | Apr 9, 2024 | Computer Maintenance, Windows 10, Windows 11
Computers slow down for any number of reasons, but most of those boil down to one thing – us using them. As you download programs, install extensions, surf the web, create files, and fill your hard drive with movies and music, inevitably, you’ll build up virtual...
by Stephen Gross | Dec 18, 2023 | Computer Maintenance, Technology
In the world of computer technology, we often marvel at the sleek and sophisticated design of our favorite gadgets, but beneath their polished exteriors lies a hidden danger that can bring even the mightiest machines to their virtual knees. Dust, seemingly innocuous...
by Stephen Gross | Aug 22, 2023 | Computer Maintenance
How to Update Google Chrome on Desktop To ensure you’re protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome can automatically upgrade when a new version is available. Updates typically run in the background when you close and reopen the browser. If you...
by Michele Gross | Feb 2, 2023 | Computer Maintenance, Technology
Because we carry laptops around, compared to desktop computers that stay still, they’re more prone to accidents and hardware failure. Luck is part of the equation, but let’s look at how you can break a laptop over time with a few common mistakes. 1. How to...
by Michele Gross | Jan 9, 2023 | Computer Maintenance, Passwords, Security
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. Password managers are the vegetables of the internet. We know they’re good for us, but most of us are happier snacking on the password equivalent of junk food. For...
by Susan Mangina | May 4, 2022 | Computer Maintenance, E-mail, Mobile Computing, Phones and Mobile, Productivity
A few times a year, I get an urge to purge. Whether it’s spring cleaning or taking a moment to archive last year’s emails, I find it incredibly gratifying to dump (or sometimes simply put away) stuff I don’t need. There’s a whole lot of hippie...
