Information Technology (IT)

In our series on tuning up your computer, we continue by going over startup programs, checking resources and lightweight alternatives. We can’t teach you everything about IT in a day, but we can take the first step. Programs in the…

Speed Up Your Computer: Part 1

September 4, 2017

Dealing with extremely slow computers can drive any sane person mad. You are 20 minutes into the last 30 minutes you had to prepare for that big meeting, and your computer is acting like it is paid by your competitor…

Sharing and Backing Up Files Online – Part 2

August 3, 2017

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,In our last article, we went briefly over the history of storage, situations where you may not want to store things online, the option of an external hard drive, and Degoo.com, which offers 100GB free. Google Drive: a Great Fremium…

Sharing and Backing Up Files Online – Part 1

July 24, 2017

data

Only slightly more than 10 years ago, if you wanted to send a file that was over a gigabyte, even over 25mb really, you simply could not do it over the internet without waiting more than a day. You would…

Urgent Security Update

May 15, 2017

security

The world is currently in the middle of one of the largest malware outbreaks we have ever seen. It has been all over the news. This malware will take your important files hostage and make you pay a $300-600 ransom…

Tips For Working With Your Managed IT Provider

April 6, 2017

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Managed IT services can bring integral tech solutions to a variety of businesses of nearly every size and service. These services can be immensely beneficial on their own. After all, most businesses rely on technology to operate smoothly and effectively…

Computer Repair v.s. Computer Replacement

March 13, 2017

When you are looking at a laptop or computer that, for reasons yet unknown, no longer functions in any way, or no longer functions at the best possible degree of performance, you may have a choice ahead of you: should…

Press Release: TekRESCUE Wins Local Award for Excellence Fourth Year Running

March 2, 2017

best of hays

For Immediate Release 3-2-17 Media Contact Company Name: tekRESCUE LLC Contact Person: CEO Randy Bryan Phone: (512)843-2835 Country: United States Website: https://mytekrescue.com For the fourth year in a row the team at tekRESCUE Technology Consulting has happily accepted the award for…

A Few Reasons Why it’s Easier to Utilize a Managed IT Firm

February 12, 2017

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Here are a few reasons why you need a Managed Services Provider. A Managed Services Provider will not call in because they’re unwell, or even necessitate medical insurance. With the consultative methods implemented by a MSP, you don’t have to…

How to EASILY Update Quickbooks Database Manager

January 28, 2017

quickbooks, software, tutorials

Sometimes Quickbooks Database Manager won’t load when it is supposed to. There are many fixes for this but the easiest is just to update it to the latest version. This article explains how to do that. If you search for…

Understanding The Nature of GPU Units

January 20, 2017

Graphical display is a complex process that takes a lot of different units. One of these hardware units is the GPU. Fully understanding this item and its many benefits in your display devices is crucial to spotting problems with them…

The Not-So-Bright Side of Blue Light

January 12, 2017

health

Prior to artificial light being created, we got the majority of our light supply from the sun and, after the sun went down, people were basically without any light. Today, the majority of people always have some kind of light…

Buying vs Building a PC

October 18, 2016

hardware, tutorials

Since the beginning of the era of personal computers, there has been the debate of whether it’s better to buy your PC or build one. When it comes to convenience, obviously a prebuilt will win out. But when it comes…

Myth Busted: Macs Don’t Get Viruses—Yet Report Shows Drastic Virus Growth

October 7, 2016

apple, security

There’s a common misconception that, if you’re using a Macintosh, your computer can’t get viruses. This myth has been spread far and wide through mass disinformation, but it first started through an old advertising campaign. At one point, because apple…

Essential Tech Knowledge for Today’s Business Owner

September 15, 2016

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Today’s business environment is more competitive than ever before. This means than any business owner needs to be on top of all of the latest advancements in technology to stay relevant and avoid falling behind. With how rapidly business technology…

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Tips on creating a strong password

August 25, 2016

security

Do you know why identity thieves actually stay in business? It is not because the people who steal our identities are smart, but because we get complacent and lazy with protecting our fortress, or in other words our personal or…

Google Drive: Ways To Turn Google Drive Into A Productivity Powerhouse

August 15, 2016

data, google, tutorials

Google Drive is a cloud-based storage gem, and an online office suite, and the epicenter where other Google services converge. It is loved for its simplicity and ease of use. However, it also contains tremendous power. With the right combination…

Amazing Tips to Speed up your Slow Mac

August 6, 2016

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As with any type of worthwhile investment, it can be really frustrating to have it become defected in some way. This is also the case when it comes to having a Mac. By the time one would have all kind…

The Full Scoop on Mac versus PC and the User Experience

July 17, 2016

apple, usability, windows

Since the dawn of the computer era, user preference has been a big deal. Maybe not in the very beginning because there was very little competition. However, since graphic user interfaces hit the market in 1984, computer popularity began to…

7 Tips every Windows 10 user should know

July 6, 2016