TechPoint Tech Tip – Pop-Ups

TechPoint Tech Tip – Pop-Ups

Endless pop-ups and banner ads?  One easy way to get rid of them is to download an Adblock app for whatever browser you are using.  Not only can they get rid of annoying ads and pop-ups, but they also keep your computer safer because many of these popups can be...

TechPoint Tech Tip – Mobile Devices

Are your mobile devices protected?  More and more people are using their cell phone, tablet or similar device to do a lot of things they used to do on their computer, but they don’t take any precautions.  If you are using your cell phone for anything other than making...
TechPoint Tech Tip – Battery Life

TechPoint Tech Tip – Battery Life

Do you have numerous devices running on batteries?  With summer here we are out and about and don’t always have an easy way to recharge them, so extending how long the battery lasts can be crucial. The biggest drain on most batteries is the display, keep the...
Tech Tip – Laptops

Tech Tip – Laptops

Is your laptop overheating?  One thing people rarely take into consideration is where they have them sitting.  In the majority of laptops, the fan to keep it cool is on the bottom. Keeping this in mind, placing your laptop on anything that blocks these vents will...
HITEC Toronto!

HITEC Toronto!

TechPoint is very excited to be attending the HITEC Toronto hospitality and Technology show June 26 – 29 2017. We look forward to meeting with our clients and peers to discuss how TechPoint brings advantages to their businesses. HITEC Toronto is the world’s...
Tech Tip – Bloatware

Tech Tip – Bloatware

Is your computer filling up with programs you don’t need or want? Many “free” programs can come with unwanted programs and toolbars.  When people just keep clicking next over and over through the installation process, without reading anything, they can end up with...

Tech Tip – Data Recovery 05/23/17

Have you ever accidently deleted something or lost an important file? Did you think it’s gone forever?  It is not easy to recover the file but there are software programs out there, or companies like TechPoint, who can recover most files so long as they were not...
Tech Tip – Updates 05/17/17

Tech Tip – Updates 05/17/17

Did you know that new viruses are being created almost on a daily basis? Keeping your Operating system and virus software up to date is critical.  Many of these update are to fix security issues that have been discovered. Without the latest updates, your system is...
Tech Tip – Surge Protectors

Tech Tip – Surge Protectors

Do you want to avoid losing thousands of dollars in electronics? Surge Protectors are not just for computers.  It is a smart idea to have all of your electronics plugged into a surge protector.  Most electronics are sensitive to surges in power and more than one...
Tech Tip – Passwords 05/04/17

Tech Tip – Passwords 05/04/17

Passwords.  Seems we all have a million different things that require passwords. The following are a few suggestions that will help keep your passwords secure. Use multiple words tied together with a number, capitalizing 1 or 2 letters in the password, and add a...