Have you ever wondered how a virtual doctor visit works? With more and more people working remotely and/or juggling a million different commitments, it’s no wonder that virtual doctor visits are becoming increasingly popular. In this article, we’ll take a look at what a virtual doctor visit is, how they work, and some of the pros and cons. What is a virtual doctor visit? A virtual doctor visit is a consultation between a patient and a doctor that takes place over video chat (or other … [Read more...]
October 12, 2022 By Computer Techs
October 12, 2022 By Computer Techs
Should I Install a Phone or Computer Update Now, Or Wait?
Read the details of the update to determine if it's a security or feature update - or both.Install security updates right away.It's best to wait to install feature updates for at least a few weeks after release. We’ve all been there before. You’re in the middle of working on something important when a notification pops up letting you know there’s an update available for your phone or computer. Should you stop what you’re doing and install it right away? Or can it wait? It can be … [Read more...]
September 30, 2022 By Computer Techs
4 Things You Can Learn from Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October
Cybersecurity isn’t just about companies preventing their networks from being breached. It’s something that everyone that uses technology needs to be mindful of. On a personal level, you can think of it as information and device security. Stopping hackers from getting to your personal data and keeping dangerous viruses out of your computer requires a personal level of cybersecurity. Being safe online is one part of the equation. The consequences of being lax about things like passwords … [Read more...]
September 16, 2022 By Computer Techs
Taskbar Icons: What Do They Mean?
We've all seen them before: those little icons that show up in our taskbars next to the clock. They come in all sorts of shapes and colors. *But, what do they mean?* The specific icons may vary depending on your operating system of your computer, but they will usually have similar functionality. While some of them are fairly self-explanatory, others can be a bit more confusing. Let's take a look at what some of the most common taskbar icons mean. … [Read more...]
August 26, 2022 By Computer Techs
6 Tips For Organizing Your Gmail to Avoid a Bottomless Inbox
How often have you missed out on an appointment, paying a bill, or responding to an important message because the e-mail notice got lost in your cluttered inbox? Every day, we receive lots of e-mails, both important and unimportant, which can be overwhelming. Due to the numerous amount of e-mails, it can cause unnecessary stress, including taking up time to clear them out and differentiate between the important and unimportant. One thing that quickly fills up e-mail inboxes is newsletters, … [Read more...]
July 22, 2022 By Computer Techs
You May Not be Using All the Great Features of Your Browser
Web browsers are your gateway to the internet or World Wide Web. Browsers contain a lot of features that make your online experience more efficient. This includes things like tabs that allow you to open different web pages at the same time, and “bookmarks” or “favorites” that let you save website addresses so that you don't have to type-in or search for frequently visited websites. Some of the most popular browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, and … [Read more...]
July 8, 2022 By Computer Techs
Use This Clever Acronym (SLAM) To Identify Dangerous Emails in Your Inbox
Cybercriminals are continuously targeting naïve individuals. They do not discriminate when it comes to defrauding people. They'll obtain money from anyone - young, old, poor, and rich. The American Journal of Public health notes that about 5% of adults get scammed yearly. In the United States, older adults lose about $40 billion per year due to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals can easily exploit the information of an older adult, which can be obtained through smartphones or computer systems. … [Read more...]
June 28, 2022 By Computer Techs
New option for home internet service – should you switch?
Wireless carrier T-Mobile is expanding their services to include Home Internet in some areas of Reno/Sparks. Assuming you are in their limited service area – should you switch? Why you may want to switch If you’re on a budget, at $50/month TMHI is less expensive than most AT&T and Spectrum internet plans.*TMHI is available in some rural areas that are under-served by AT&T and Spectrum.If you’re in an area served only by AT&T’s legacy DSL service with speeds less … [Read more...]
June 24, 2022 By Computer Techs
Keep your smartphone safe
Today's smartphones retain a lot of personal data that you likely wouldn't want to get into the wrong hands. Below is a list of just some of the data that can be accessed if someone got into your smartphone: Someone can receive one-time passwords via text message or authenticator app that can be used to reset account passwordsImpersonate you by being able to send and receive calls, email and text messages on your behalfImpersonate you through any social networks apps that you useAccess any … [Read more...]
June 24, 2022 By Computer Techs
Is Zelle Safe? How To Protect Yourself When Using Payment Apps
Payment apps like Zelle and Venmo are a customer favorite because they are a convenient, fast, and easy way of electronically exchanging money between others. Zelle’s popularity and quick exchange of funds between one bank and another attracts more than just new customers. Unfortunately, it attracts hackers and scammers too. With so many headlines about Zelle scams on the news lately, many users can’t help but wonder about the platform’s safety. Scammers target Zelle users and siphon off … [Read more...]