Most hard drives have a lifespan of three to five years. Have you checked yours lately? If you’re anything like me, you probably have a bunch of hard drives sitting at the back of a seldom-used drawer somewhere in your home. They likely contain an assortment of photos and videos, important (and not-so-important) documents, old laptop back-ups, and music, TV […]
Read moreHow to Fix When Wi-Fi Won’t Connect It’s frustrating when a Wi-Fi connection doesn’t work, and a lot of things can go wrong. We’ll walk you through a few common troubleshooting techniques that can help, starting with the methods you should try first.
Read moreI decided I needed a new project. I will be doing a custom Desktop build over the next few weeks. I will be documenting this project, maybe some video if I get really motivated, but definitely some photos. If you are interested in doing this yourself or just following my progress I invite you to stop back by this page. […]
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Read moreAsk Help Desk: What’s the best way to get rid of all these old hard drives? You’ve got questions. We’ve got your back. In this week’s edition: responsible recycling, scheduling your emails and when to buy a new computer.
Read moreMac Troubleshooting Guide: Easy Fixes to Your Most Likely Issues In this Mac troubleshooting guide, you’ll find simple solutions to the most common problems in macOS. These steps work on Mac.
Read moreInternet Problems? Here’s How to Tell if It’s Your ISP’s Fault No one likes internet downtime. It can make you feel completely crippled in your ability to work or communicate, control your home, or monitor your security system. But in those situations, how do you tell who’s to blame?
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