Cleaning Your Computer The Right Way

Dust and debris stop air from flowing through your computer’s cooling system. Your computer’s central processor (CPU) slows down if heat builds up. I’ve seen dirty laptops run at eleven percent of normal operating speed. Cleaning your computer helps your system run at full capacity.

What Is A VPN And Why Do I Need One?

By Jonathan Lyster November 23, 2018You’ve probably seen the term VPN tossed about lately. VPN stands for “virtual private network” and there are two very useful kinds. Online VPN services help you protect your privacy while browsing the internet. Business or home VPNs let you securely access shared files, printers, or anything else on your work or personal computer networks …

Four Common Computer Scams And How To Avoid Them

By Jonathan Lyster November 17, 2018These common computer scams are being seen often by the clients I deal with daily in the Parksville/Qualicum area. Odds are excellent you have experienced some kind of attempted scam yourself in recent years. Efforts to extract money from your wallet get more sophisticated as each year passes. 1. The “Microsoft” Scam First on our …