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Home » Archives for May 2018
1:48 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
The FBI has issued a dire warning to everyone who
has a router in their home. The Internet Crime Complaint Center sent a
rare Public Service Announcement declaring: "Foreign cyber actors have
compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office routers and other
networked devices worldwide."
The hackers are using VPNFilter malware to target
small office and home office routers, the FBI said. "VPNFilter is able
to render small office and home office routers inoperable," the FBI
warns. "The malware can potentially also collect information passing
through the router. Detection and analysis of the malware’s network
activity is complicated by its use of encryption."
The
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1:45 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
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1:43 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
When Apple released the latest iPad a few months ago, people were
mostly ecstatic about two things - the price point and support for the
Apple Pencil. The iPad is one of the most iconic Apple gadgets on the
market and everyone was excited about the latest changes.
With
competition from cheaper gadgets from Amazon and other Android-based
tablets, the new features at the same price point was definitely the
shot in the arm that Apple needed to make the basic iPad relevant again.
The
iPad Pro may be the best choice for artists and graphics professionals,
but for the average consumer, the entry-level iPad is the better
choice. Read on and I'll tell you why.
1. Size is perfect
There's
...
3:12 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Do you have a Chromebook in your arsenal of gadgets? If you don't
know, they are similar to a laptop but just a little bit different.
Chromebooks run on a web-based operating system by Google known as
Chrome OS. It's specifically built to be used with an internet
connection and they are fairly inexpensive.
Most of the apps and
documents for a Chromebook are based in the cloud. The great thing is,
Google provides 100 GB of cloud storage for free on all Chromebooks for
the first two years.
(Note: 100 GB of storage is $1.99 per month or $9.99 for 1 TB per month after the first two years.)
There
are many practical reasons to get yourself a Chromebook. One is to use a
dedicated...
2:34 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
"Cutting the cord" is a popular trend, and for good reason. This, of
course, is when you get rid of cable or satellite and turn to streaming
services for your TV viewing.
There are so many streaming services
available these days it's difficult to justify paying nearly $200 per
month for cable. These services offer a less expensive way to watch TV
that could help you save hundreds of dollars over the course of a year.
(Bonus: If you don't know which streaming service to use, click here to check out our comparison chart. It will show you which channels are available on each service and help you make the best choice for your family.)
Many
people believe all you need to successfully...
1:19 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
You're settled comfortably on the couch for a family movie night or a marathon session of your favorite TV series.
Without
warning, your relaxing night turns into a nightmare as the streaming
internet video keeps pausing to buffer, or the image keeps alternating
between clear and blurry. It's almost enough to make you go running back
to cable.
Of
course, you don't want to do that. With cable, you end up paying a
fortune each month for a bunch of channels and shows you never watch.
Plus, you can't watch what you want on demand.
Fortunately, I can help you fix your video streaming problems so cable can stay a distant memory.
1. Check your Wi-Fi
The
majority of streaming...
12:54 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
You've had a question on your mind for years, maybe even decades. It
began long ago when a hardcore group of computer users ditched the
standard-bearer for PCs and laptops, in favor of a decidedly cooler
operating system (OS).
That question used to be: Which is the better OS, Microsoft Windows or Apple's MacOS (previously OS X)? Now, it's even trickier: Windows or MacOS or Google's Chrome OS?
The good news is, there is an obvious OS for your family and you. It just depends on how you're using your PC, laptop or tablet.
Let's
start with Microsoft's Windows since it's in about 90 percent of
computers. That doesn't mean it's the best OS for you, but it's worth a
look.
Windows...
8:35 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Windows 10 Update by David Pogue on Scri...
1:00 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
As we get closer and closer to summer, temperatures all over will
continue to rise. In many places, that means time spent outside will be
lessened in favor of indoor activities because air conditioning is a
wonderful thing.
While basking in the cool air technology
provides, a great way to pass the time is to catch up on everything
Netflix. Just as sure as May will replace April on the calendar, the
streaming service's lineup will also change.
What is on the way and what is heading out?
First, here's what's coming:
Coco (2017)
Every
now and then a movie comes along that just tugs at everyone's heart
strings. "Coco," by Disney Pixar, was one of them. It also tugs at
guitar strings,...
