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Internet Service Made Simple

May 1st, 2012

There are a lot of different internet services available to choose from. The trick is to choose a plan that best fits your business or residential needs. Your choice of Internet service provider will vary by location, bandwidth, speed, and cost. Having an understanding of how the Internet gets to your business or home will [...]

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Securing Your Android Smartphone

March 28th, 2012

Being one of the more popular platforms for smart phones today, the Android operating system is a great asset to casual and business users alike. But just like the Windows platform on your computer, this popularity and open-endedness for apps has exploded with many opportunities for some great and not-so-great apps to be downloaded to [...]

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How Google’s New Privacy Policy Affects You

February 24th, 2012

If you’re a Google user, you have recently seen a notice regarding their new privacy policy. This notice includes two options: “Dismiss” and “Learn More.” This pop-up is appearing across all the Google based services, and encourages users to learn how Google is handling your private information. First, it is important to understand how Google [...]

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Google Chrome and IE Tab

January 25th, 2012

Google Chrome is a web browser similar to Internet Explorer and Firefox. The browser is preferred by many over the more commonly used Internet Explorer for personal use due to its superior speed. While it is true that Google Chrome is arguably the fastest web browser available, unfortunately, many websites such as the MLS and [...]

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Winter Technology Sales

December 21st, 2011

Get ready this season for some great discounted technology sales. Don’t worry if you missed this year’s Black Friday; there are still deals to be found online throughout the months of December and January. Flash Drives: Know someone still using tapes or burning DVD’s for backups? If you know a working professional that needs easy [...]

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HTML5 is coming. Are you ready?

September 21st, 2011

You may be asking yourself what this means for you. For those who have websites, your website will run faster and allow you to drive efficient experiences. For those who have not created their website yet, never fear – things are going to get much, much easier. All websites are developed using HTML, which is [...]

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Purchasing a New Computer

September 14th, 2011

This is the best time of year to do your shopping when thinking of purchasing a new computer. Major computer manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Asus, Apple, and Toshiba offer deals on their computers starting as early as mid-summer to entice potential buyers. This coincides with students going back to school in the Fall and [...]

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Keeping Your Computer Cool This Summer

July 18th, 2011

Many hardware failures can be linked to improper distribution of heat. As ambient temperatures rise, it becomes harder for your computer to maintain safe operating temperatures. Keeping your computer cool is essential for having your computer’s hardware running at top performance. Now is a great time to safeguard your computer from any hardware failures that [...]

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Backing Up Your Windows PC

June 29th, 2011

          Windows Vista and Windows 7 are both great operating systems with some features that are undiscovered by many of their users. In this edition of Tech Helpline’s Lifeline, we explore the options you have as a Windows Vista or Windows 7 user to back up your computer and files.   [...]

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Targeting Your Audience Using Social Media Marketing

April 28th, 2011

Social media marketing (SMM) is a form of internet marketing which seeks to achieve branding and marketing communication goals through the participation in various social media networks.” By now you’re probably familiar with the various forms of social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Blogs, etc., but are you aware of how these forms of media [...]

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