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Weekend Digital Digest September 5, 2020 |
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Browser feeling sluggish? Speed up Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge Just because your devices are capable of high-speed internet doesn't mean you can always reap the benefits. Multiple aspects of your web browser like cookies, extensions and software bugs can appear to slow your internet connection speeds to a crawl. If you're looking to speed up your web browser, these are the tricks you need to try first. Tap or click here to see the easiest ways to speed up your browser. → | Your top 8 IT questions answered If your computer is acting up, we don't blame you for wishing you had an IT person on deck to answer your questions. Fear not! We're here to help. We've put together a list of some of the top IT questions we get from readers, along with solutions you can try for yourself. Tap or click here to see the answers to your top tech questions. → |
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Virus warning for Mac and Windows users! To protect yourself from malware, an antivirus program or secure operating system like macOS is all you need, right? Well, as it turns out, hackers behind these malicious programs are getting smarter — and not even our traditional defenses can completely block them. Here's why and what you can do to prevent your devices from getting infected. Tap or click here to see what threats are awaiting your Mac or PC. → |
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How do I choose a new laptop? Q: Help! My laptop is really, finally on its last legs. I know I need a new computer, but there are so many choices and I'm not even sure where to start. This is my main computer for work, so I need a good one. Any suggestions? A: We’ve used Dell computers and tech to run the Komando website for more than 15 years. Most of us use Dell Optiplex and Precision workstations. Choosing what's right for you can be challenging. Don't just guess — let the tech pros at Dell assist you. Dell’s Technology Advisors are available by phone. Yep, social distancing friendly. Call 877-ASK-DELL or visit Dell.com to find technology that can help your small business. |
This Wi-Fi is driving me bananas Q: I have two kids doing school from home and my husband is on work calls and video meetings pretty much all day long. I've retreated to the finished basement, our guest area, to have my own space. The internet down here is terrible. Any ideas on how I can fix it? A: First of all, good for you finding some peace. I can help! More than likely, your equipment is to blame. A normal router and modem set-up is fine if you're in a single-level, smaller home. When you have multiple floors and high square footage, your home is made of brick or even steel like mine or you just struggle with dead spots, you need a better solution. That's where eero comes in. It blankets your entire home in reliable Wi-Fi, so you're not dealing with a bad connection depending on which area of the house you visit. It's super easy to set up yourself, too. Give it a go and let me know what you think! Get free overnight shipping by visiting eero.com/Kim and use promo code Kim at checkout. |
Backing up multiple computers Q: I have a nonprofit Christian ministry. I have five computers: three Macs and two Windows. What is a good back up service? I’ve had the same company for several years and they keep getting more expensive and more expensive every year and I don’t always get everything backed up. Do you know of a company that backs up computers but doesn’t cost a lot of money? A: Most people are just backing up their phone and computer, but you certainly need more space than that. My pick is my sponsor, IDrive. You can sync as many devices you want to one account, which makes backing up and finding anything you need super easy. The best part is it's a steal. Get 5 TB of storage a year for just a few bucks. I bet that's a heck of a lot cheaper than what you're paying now. Get your exclusive discount at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout. |
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