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...
Tech Tip – Passwords 05/04/17

Tech Tip – Online Scams

TechPoint Tech Tip – Online Scams 04/25/17  Are you bombarded with online scams on a daily basis?  From emails to webpages, there are numerous threats.  But, there are some simple tricks to help keep you safe.  One is to never click on a link in an email –...