Over the next few days, web site administrators will be patching a newly found bug (known as "Heartbleed") that may have allowed your password and other private information to be compromised. Give them a few more days to finish patching, and then change all of your...
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Windows XP Has Expired
If you've received notice from Microsoft that your Windows XP operating system is "expiring" on April 8th, you may be wondering what to do. Should you upgrade? And what are the risks of continuing to use your computer the way it is? Microsoft has been warning for the...
New York Geek Girls Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award Reflects Company’s Consistently High Level of Customer Service New York Geek Girls has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013....
How To Take a Screen Shot in Windows 7 or 8
Windows 7 and Windows 8 have a built-in utility to take a picture of your screen. This can be useful when you want to send a picture of an error message to your tech. To find it in Windows 7, click on the Windows Start Menu. In the search bar, start typing "Snipping...
How to Talk to Your Tech
In the course of troubleshooting for our many business and residential clients I have noticed that there is a gulf between the way techs understand computer terminology and the way some users might use the same terminology. The better you are able to communicate with...
LogMeIn Free is Going Away
It seems that lately a lot of software services are starting to charge for their formerly free tier of service. First it was Sugar Sync. Now LogMeIn, the service that allows you to view your computer screen remotely and control your mouse and keyboard, is removing...
Sugar Sync Free is Going Away
If you've been using a free Sugar Sync account to sync your files to the cloud and other devices, you need to know that Sugar Sync is discontinuing its free service as of February 8th. You will either need to sign up for a paid subscription or switch to another...
Tired of spending a fortune on printer ink?
Want to save money on printer ink? We've had good experiences with the inexpensive inkjet and toner cartridges from InkPlusToner.com. They sell both remanufactured cartridges as well as printer ink from the original manufacturer.
Slow Iphone and iOS 7
Has your iphone 4 or 4S slowed dramatically since you upgraded to iOS 7? Has your battery life noticeably declined? Here is an article on how to restore your old phone to iOS 6. Make sure you back up your iphone before you perform the downgrade! If you have not yet...
Our Policies on Data
Your data is precious, and we treat it that way. As I frequently tell my clients, you can throw your computer out the window and buy a new one, but if your data disappears, you may be out of luck. This is why we recommend always backing up your data. If you do not...