Lately we’ve been finding that many of our clients have been using Dropbox for their files (which we love), but the free account only comes with 5 GB of space, and everyone seems to be reaching their limit. Dropbox has some great picture and music syncing apps, so 5 GB can go fast. You may not have known that Dropbox has …
DNS, HP Scanning, and the Best of CES – Decypher Tech Tips
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing information from our technical meetings that we’ve found most helpful this month. DNS: Sometimes mistakes happen when updating your website and for whatever reason the Internet Records (DNS) that tell people how to send you mail or get to your website get deleted. If you don’t …
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Full Breakdown
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Our technicians have outlined some of the differences between these home automation systems to help you decide which one is right for you. Keep in mind that with both devices, you will need one or more additional smart devices to truly take control of your home. Here’s the full breakdown: Amazon Echo – $40-$140 …
November Tech Tips – Technician Gift Guide Edition
Our technicians know just the right gadgets to fill up your wish list this year, whether you’re shopping for loved ones or yourself. In our first-annual Technician Gift Guide, we give you some of our recommendations for gifts to please tech-lovers of all ages and at any budget. Kiwi Crate – Kid’s Subscription Boxes, $19.95/month A fun, hands-on kid’s subscription box …
Network Share and Power Outages – Decypher Tech Tips, June 2016
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month about Network Share, printing and scanning, and how to deal with power outages. Network Share: When opening a file in network share, you may get an error message that the file is locked when the preview pane in …
Software Updates and More – Decypher Tech Tips, April 2016
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month regarding software updates and more. Internet Browsers: Be careful not to keep too many browser tabs open, as that can use a lot of RAM and cause your browser to leak memory, slowing down your computer Software Updates: …
Simplify Calling into Conference Calls with this Simple iPhone Tip
Simplify Calling into Conference Calls with this Simple iPhone Tip Dialing into conference calls can be a real hassle, especially when you’re on the go and have to punch in an access code in addition to the phone number. We’ve found these iOS tips to be a real time saver! If your conference call has already been made into an …
Windows 10 is here…should you upgrade?
Microsoft has finally released Windows 10 — the latest overhaul to the most popular operating system in the world. Is an upgrade in your future? We think it should be! Here are some of the standout features of Windows 10: • It’s familiar and easy to use, combining the strengths of Windows 7 & 8 • It’s productive, enabling faster …
The Benefits of a Cloud-Based Phone System
Antique. Dinosaur. Archaic. Have you or your team ever used these words to describe your organization’s phone system? If so, a change is probably long overdue. But is it really worth it to upgrade to a cloud-based phone system? The answer is…YES! If your current phone system is dated, you may not even realize what you’re missing. The newest phone …
Password Managers: Protecting Yourself in the Age of Hackers
Whether it’s warnings about Heartbleed, the “largest data breach” ever, or Internet browser vulnerabilities, new online security threats are popping up every day. In the age of hackers, what is the number one way to safeguard your data? Use a Password Manager Password managers like LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password and True Key, are highly recommended by security experts as the strongest defense against online vulnerabilities. A password manager will help you …
The Heartbleed Bug – What You Can do to Protect Yourself
The Internet has run wild with reports of a new security threat, the “Heartbleed” bug. What is it, how does it affect you, and what can you do about it? In simple terms, Heartbleed is a vulnerability that affects some websites, potentially exposing users’ passwords and other information for hackers to see. For websites, the issue can affect personal information …
What Windows XP End of Life means for you…
As of April 8, 2014, Windows has pulled the plug on XP. But there’s no need to panic – this doesn’t mean that XP will stop working. That being said, there are some important things to keep in mind after Windows has ended support for the XP operating system. “End of life” is code for “no longer supported,” meaning you …
What is BYOD?
BYOD = Bring Your Own Device The “device” is a mobile one – whether it’s a smartphone, tablet or laptop. BYOD refers to the policy of organizations (businesses or schools) to allow their employees or students to use their personal devices to connect to the organization’s networks and information. Businesses are tasked with providing a network that can accomodate employees’ …
Clean Up a Slow PC
Few things are as frustrating as when your computer is acting sluggish and glitchy. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure that your PC continues to run smoothly. Routinely cleaning up files on your computer is an often-overlooked step that can greatly improve performance. Defragmenting and cleaning up your files is a great first step if you own …
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