Google+ 2019 ~ High Tech House Calls
Expert Computer Consulting for Homes and Small Businesses

Let there be hope...

Life has changed there is no doubt and we wanted to reach out to see how you are doing.

As we go through this interesting time, we are trying to look at this as an opportunity to focus on our family and on friends like you. Let us use this extra time to catch up and talk more. Let us cook food that is not fast, but interesting and satisfying. Let us learn to enjoy a time to try new things. Let us find ways to enjoy time at home!

Computer Security

If my client base is any experience, anyone can be a victim of a Ransomware, Malware or Virus attack.

What can you do about it?

I conduct audits of your entire computer infrastructure and apply best practice solutions to plug the security holes on your computers, Smartphones and networks.

Now offering consultations to give you the best protection possible:


404.229.0839
carlthorne@hthcatlanta.com

Jack of All Trades, Master of Many

Jack of All Trades, and Master of Many

We provide technical support for:


Homes and small businesses

Windows and the Mac OS platform

iPhones and Android Smartphones

Wireless and wired networks

New device setup

Old device upgrade or repair

One-on-one training

Remote assistance


How To Stop Malware

Monday, December 16, 2019

   Constant Contact by Carl Thorne on Scri...

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

MacBook Pro 16” first impressions: Return of the Mack by Matthew Panzarino

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

How to See What’s Draining Your iPhone or iPad Battery by iPhoneLife

Want to see what apps are draining the battery on your iPhone? Your iPhone's battery usage is broken down app by app in the Battery Health section of your Settings app. The data lets you see the percentage of battery life used by each app, and also how long you spent on individual apps. You'll be able to save your battery life and save your phone by picking out the apps that use more battery than they should be.  Related: Top Tips for Battery Life on iPhone or iPad Workshop Open the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on Battery.   Enjoying Your Tip of the Day? If you'd like to learn more about iPhone Life's premium paid subscription, click here     Below...

Why You Shouldn’t Use Your Web Browser’s Password Manager by CHRIS HOFFMAN

We recommend using a password manager like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden. But modern web browsers have built-in password managers, so why install a different one? There are many good reasons to avoid your web browser’s built-in tool. Why You Need a Password Manager Using a password manager is crucial. The biggest risk to your accounts online is password re-use. If you use the same passwords over and over, a breach at one website means your email and password is out there. Attackers will try to use that email and password to log into other sites. This simple trick is how accounts are often “hacked” these days. The solution is using strong, unique passwords everywhere....

Friday, November 15, 2019

Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro features a larger display, a new Magic Keyboard, and booming sound by Roman Loyola

Apple on Wednesday took the wraps off of its latest high-end laptop, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Targeted for professional use, the new machine features 6- or 8-core processors, a larger display, a new Magic Keyboard, a bigger battery, and a lot more. The new 16-inch MacBook Pro replaces the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but Apple hasn’t jacked up prices: The two standard configuration 16-inch models are the same as the 15-inch versions, $2,399 and $2,799. Display, keyboard, and speakers The most noticeable feature of the new laptop is its display, which, as the name implies, is bigger than the one on the MacBook it replaces. To provide more usable screen real estate, Apple reduced the bezel...

Stay safer online by leveling up your cybersecurity vocabulary by David Nield

With so much talk of viruses, data breaches, and ransomware, you’d be forgiven for never wanting to set virtual foot online ever again. But in today’s connected world, avoiding the internet is pretty much impossible. That’s why it’s important to know exactly what you’re facing when you connect. Still, according to the Pew Research Center, less than a quarter of us know what incognito or private browsing means, for example. But that’s nothing a little knowledge can’t fix. So check your anxiety at the door learning some key cybersecurity terms that will help you navigate the internet like a pro. When you’re done, you’ll be better-equipped to deal with all the threats the...

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