With prices at the grocery store skyrocketing recently, we can help you save money by using the store’s website or app to save money with digital coupons, shopping sale items and other offers, keeping track of rewards, and even sticking to your list by ordering your groceries for pick-up or delivery. Digital coupons and offers Many stores in the Reno area feature digital coupons and other money saving offers on their website or mobile app, including Raley’s, Smith’s, Safeway, Save Mart, … [Read more...]
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How to Setup & Get the Most Out of a Smart Speaker
Smart assistants are all the rage these days, with everyone from Amazon to Apple to Google getting in on the action. But what are they, really? In a nutshell, smart speakers are voice-controlled assistants that can perform tasks, answer questions, play music, and control smart devices in your home. But, before you can start issuing commands to your new device, you need to set it up. This can seem like a daunting task, but we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll walk you through the … [Read more...]
October 12, 2022 By Computer Techs
How Does a Virtual Doctor Visit Work?
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...]
May 18, 2022 By Computer Techs
How and Why to Use Browser Tabs
The internet is a huge part of our daily lives. Whether you’re communicating with family over Zoom, checking what your friends are up to on Facebook or buying your weekly groceries, you no doubt use an Internet browser most days of the week – either on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Internet browsers have a host of cool tricks and functions that make the browsing experience more pleasurable and straightforward. To make the most of these features, you need to understand what … [Read more...]
May 9, 2022 By Computer Techs
How to Browse Privately if You Don’t Want Relentless Advertisements
Have you ever looked at a product on an e-commerce website and noticed that, later, an advertisement appears for that same product on another website? This is the work of advertising ‘cookies’ and other tracking tools, which monitor your online browsing activities to present you with relevant, targeted advertisements. This can be a great thing. Targeted advertisements can help you to discover new products and makes the browsing experience feel more personalized. In … [Read more...]
April 25, 2022 By Computer Techs
Avoid Online Surveys If You Don’t Want to Be Profiled
The next time you’re browsing on your computer, and you see a quiz on Facebook or another social media site that looks appealing, think before you click. With the political season back upon us, you need to be aware of how the data you share in these quizzes might be used. You might not think that a quiz about your favorite foods or personality type will be beneficial to political parties but, these days, you never know. Any data you share could ultimately be used for political … [Read more...]
April 11, 2022 By Computer Techs
What Is a QR Code Used For?
Updated 5/6/24: QR is an acronym for quick response – which makes sense as QR codes respond very quickly to requests to use them. Essentially, a QR code is a square-shaped barcode that you can scan with your smartphone to load a website, application or setting. It's quick and saves time vs. typing a long web address, searching for an app or setting, or typing a long password. QR codes can also be used to load phone numbers, passwordless login pages, and Wi-Fi details. In a restaurant your … [Read more...]
March 28, 2022 By Computer Techs
What Is the Cloud?
Once upon a time, the cloud referred to something you’d look up and see in the sky. In the age of technology, though, the cloud is something wholly different altogether. Essentially, the cloud offers a secure way to store and back up your data – things like your documents, files, photos and contact details. Before the cloud, you’d store this data on your computer hard drive. While you can still do this, it’s also wise to use the cloud too. This is because if your hard drive fails, … [Read more...]