Category: How To
How to Replace a MacBook Pro Hard Drive
In this guide we review how to replace a MacBook Pro Hard Drive. Let’s start off with a few questions. Have you noticed your MacBook Pro is running slower than it used to? Is it freezing frequently? Are you hearing strange, eerie noises and noticing that files are not opening as they should be? Guess…
How to Clean Your Computer Physically – Preventing Against Dirt and Dust
As reliable as laptop or desktop computers may be, eventually they will get dirty and dusty – two things that can affect not only how your machine runs but also its lifespan. Ensuring your computer is clean and as dirt-free as possible is something any owner can accomplish. Here are some tips on how to…
How to use private browsing on common web browsers
If you spend a lot of time browsing on the internet, you’re leaving a long trail of cookies, passwords and past history in your browser settings. While this is sometimes helpful, there may be times when you don’t want that data to be saved. If you’ve never experienced private browsing, this guide explains how to…
How to create a complex (but easy to remember) password
15 years later, the leading authority on password advice changes his mind Earlier this week Bill Burr told the Wall Street Journal that he regretted much of the password advice he gave almost 15 years ago. Who’s Bill Burr? He’s the reason you’re required to come up with a new password every 90 days on…
What’s the Best Way to Prevent Viruses
As a computer repair shop, we’ve seen our fair share of viruses. And when our CEO asked everyone what we all personally believed to be the best way to protect yourself from malware and viruses in general, the answer was pretty one-sided. Common sense. Common Sense More than anything else, the best way to protect…
