Dealing with a slow computer ranks highly amongst the most frustrating things to endure for many people. But before you throw something at your PC or laptop and potentially damage it, ask yourself, “Why is my computer slow?”
While it is a myth that Apple devices do not get malware, it is true that Android devices are much more frequently targeted. When you combine this fact with the amount of personal information we store on our mobile devices it is important that we are just as diligent in protecting them from malware as …
We thought it was about time to bring you a few more tips on how to utilize Microsoft Outlook more effectively. Below are a few that we hope you find useful! Turn your email into a PDF Need to create a PDF from your email message? Print it with Windows 10! Click Ctrl+P to open the Print …
Acrobat supports viewing, printing, and annotating of PDF files. The commercial proprietary Acrobat, available for Microsoft Windows and macOS only, can also create, edit, convert, digitally sign, encrypt, export, and publish PDF files. We hope these tips help you in your management of PDF files! 5. In the desktop version of Acrobat DC, select Document Cloud …
Anti-Virus is a security program that you install on your computer, server, or mobile device to protect it from getting infected by malware. The term malware is actually a combination of the words malicious and software. It is a catch-all phrase for any type of malicious software such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and Spyware. If your …
2021 will offer several different types of personal computers for purchase such as desktops, laptops and tablets. As soon as you decide to buy a new computer the big question then is “should I buy a desktop, a laptop, or a tablet?” In this newsletter we will explain the main differences and hopefully make your …
Part 3 It is time for the 3rd and final installment of Vintage IT Services Windows 10 Tips and Tricks. Below are a few more tips that may prove useful as you work in Windows 10. Uninstall a Program 1. Right-click the Start button. 2. Click “Programs & Features.” 3. Choose the program to uninstall. Edit Your …
Part 2 It is time for the 2nd installment of Vintage IT Services Windows 10 Tips and Tricks. Below are a few more tips that may prove useful as you work in Windows 10. Disable automatic restarts 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click Settings. 3. Click “Update & Security.” 4. Click “Windows update.” 5. Click “Advanced …
Part 1 Windows 10 has been officially released for over 2 years and many companies are now beginning to use it on their business workstations. Because of this, we felt it would be helpful to share some of the tips and tricks that we have learned while supporting our clients. Change the Taskbar Color 1. Right-click …
Change Admin Username and Password Every router comes with a generic username and password (or no password at all.) You will need it the first time you access the router. After that, change them both. The generic usernames are a matter of public record for just about every router in existence; not changing them makes …
