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Priorities and Technical Organization
We're all busy in some form or another, and we all handle our days in specific ways. The question is, are you prioritizing and organizing in the most efficient manner? I want to share some tools, techniques, and behaviors that can help you in the ...
Failure is Not Brand Specific
So you got something new. You want to enjoy it, but something goes wrong. What are you to do? Well before I start, I want to point you to my article about the instability of technology. You can click here to read it. Okay, you haven't read it yet, ...
Computer Manufacturer Guide
You need a new computer, there are so many choices, what do you recommend? With my last post. I wanted to give a little more personal experience bullet points in working with a couple different brands and my take on them. And as a side note, if you ...
A pretty awesome little CRM - Cloze
Keeping in touch with customers, clients, friends, family, everyone. Can be a chore. That's why CRM's exist! CRMs, Customer Relationship Management platforms are all over the place these days. There are tons of them. From Salesforce to Insightly to ...
Recommendation - WD External Hard Drive - 2TB
Looking for your next external drive to carry around and free up some space? Look no further. Click here to see the Western Digital 1 TB My Passport on Amazon. Remember. If you're backing up. See this article.
Recommendation - Anker Wireless Headphones
Looking for a pair of headphones that is [mostly] wireless and not insanely overpriced? Look no further. The Anker soundbuds are amazing. Great sound, long battery life, super comfortable. Check em out on Amazon by clicking here.
Getting a Firestick/Roku/Fire TV to work with your receiver
So you have a receiver that doesn't transfer video and audio? No sweat. You just need to grab an HDMI splitter (click here) and a spare HDMI cable (click here). Plug the stick into the HDMI in on the splitter Plug the spare HDMI cable into the out, ...
Recommended upgrades and equipment for everyone.
Technology can sometimes be a pain. Though having the right equipment can certainly make all the difference. Not to say that the equipment on this list will be perfect, but it's a step towards something better! Make the Computer Faster - Solid State ...
Recommendation - OTA DVR
Looking for a way to record TV over the air? Take a look at the Tablo HDTV DVR. Wifi connectivity, internal 64 gigs of storage. All at a great price. See it here: https://amzn.to/2uuCwbo
Finance Trackers and Apps
This article will link to all the apps and services I've found to be helpful and run consistently. As well as apps that can help bring in a few bucks here and there for virtually no effort. Set and forget on most. I've added an asterisk next to my ...
ISP Pricing and Outages
Recently I've seen quite a few complain about their ISP. ISP is internet service provider. To start, they all have ups and downs. In Arizona, and in my area. Cox is definitely the preferred. Unless they're the slower option in your area (make sure to ...
Recommendation - Netgear 16 Port Unmanaged Switch
Looking for a simple way to add more ethernet ports? Check out Netgear's switch! Top rated and recommended. See it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2OmSyO1
Recommendation - Synology Diskstation DS918+
This thing is a beast. The OS is smooth, there's a ton of plugins and apps, it's like a server of its own. Data transfers are quick and painless. The ram in it is impressive as well. 8 Gigs of ram in a NAS. For those hardcore streamers out there, it ...
Recommendation - 27 Inch Dell Monitors
Looking for something larger than your average bear? Dell makes some pretty sweet monitors. They're clean looking and they rotate! Check em out on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2Mfojaf
WyzeCam, IFTTT, Cloudflare DNS
Looking for a new security camera system but don't want to spend a ton of money? Take a look at the Wyze Cam and Wyze Cam Pan. Pricing in at $30 and $40. Purchase on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2NXqi3o and https://amzn.to/2mZafXl ________ What if you ...
Edgerouters and Parental Controls
As of recent. The Edgerouter family now supports some level of parental control! This is awesome news. Sure, you can use services like OpenDNS, Untangle or Meet Circle. Did you know that some of the firewall applications can actually hurt your ...
Client Unifi Data Stats - 2018
You think your Netgear or Linksys router and wifi can keep up? Experience the Ubiquiti difference. One of my clients is rocking a single AP with 40 clients on it and not even a blip. Another with 4 kids is pushing 4+tb! Try it for yourself at ...
Recommendations - Casual traveler - Chase Sapphire Preferred
Looking for your next Travel Card, but don't know which to get? If you're a casual traveler like me. you might want to consider taking a look at the Chase Sapphire Preferred. The card gives you 2 points per dollar spent in Travel and Dining, and 1 ...
Recommendation - Roav by Anker Car charger with fm transmit
No Bluetooth or aux? No problem! Check out this Anker/Roav adapter! https://amzn.to/2QSB6C0
Amazon Business
If you're like me, you find Amazon to be amazing. Quick delivery, great prices and pretty much ever item imaginable. Though what about Amazon for business? It offers some great benefits that can go hand in hand with prime. Reporting, business pricing ...
Recommendation - ROAV S1 Dash Cam
Protect yourself and your car! Anything can happen on the road. That's why it's a great idea to have another set of eyes! Enter the Roav S1 Dash cam. It comes with the Sony Starvis sensor, which produces some great quality video. It also has built in ...
October Flash Free Install!
For the remainder of October, I'll be doing free SSD upgrades and discounted network installs! All you have to do is purchase through me at the same cost you would get online. Schedule quick though! Only a few days left! Increase network performance, ...
No sound while connected to a monitor? Try this.
Make sure that your laptop is set to play sound from the built in speakers by clicking the clicking the volume icon in the taskbar, then clicking the up arrow and selecting Speakers/Headphones.
No sound from Computer - Incorrect Output
Make sure that your laptop/desktop is set to play sound from the built in speakers by clicking the clicking the volume icon in the taskbar, then clicking the up arrow and selecting Speakers/Headphones.
Recommendation - Dell Inspiron 2018 Model
If a business grade laptop isn't in your budget. Check out this Dell Inspiron with an SSD and 8 gigs of ram. Customizable in the cart! Get that flash storage! [su_button url="https://amzn.to/2DjmXKR" background="#0db5ff" size="1" ...
Why you should use webmail with Gmail
Outlook and Apple Mail are two of the major email programs out there that I see people using. Here's a couple reasons you should avoid using them. Security - They are inherently a security risk. You email is stored openly. Your password is saved. ...
Tips to Keep a Safe Home | Modern Hackers
Here are two videos I found interesting. Enjoy. Remember to take it with a grain of salt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtwD-c9hn58https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koi54cPRlhQ
Google Drive vs Google Photos
Google Drive Access from drive.google.com Used for storing any type of file Organized by Folders Varied prices for storage Google Photos Access from photos.google.com Storage of Photos and Videos Organized by Albums Free unlimited photo/video Both ...
Five reasons Android Wins
It's not a Black Hole Apple is a data black hole. Try uploading your data to iCloud, then wonder where it goes. Sure, you know it's on Apple's servers. But you can't really get full access without an Apple device. What happens if you want to check on ...
Elementor #3107
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6 Reasons to use Webmail over Outlook
6 Reasons to use Webmail over Outlook
6 Reasons to use Webmail over Outlook
Ah, email programs. From a technology standpoint, they are downright horrible. Here are a couple reasons to avoid Outlook. Though Apple Mail, and others usually fall into the category. Instability - In my experience, and after answering literally ...
Don't make these common tech mistakes with your business!
Too often I hear the age old sayings of "I don't have time", "I'm too busy", "Not right now". All of the procrastination statements. Here are a few things your business needs to jump on now, not when you are ready or have a problem. Being proactivity ...
The truths about Tesla
I've had my Model 3 Standard Range Plus w/ FSD (full self driving) for about 3 weeks now, and have put about 1300 miles on it. Let me tell you right from the horse's mouth. It's the best car I've ever driven. I keep reading all this hate, ignorance ...
Why you need an MSP
An MSP is a Managed Services Provider. It’s what we do! An MSP comes into play for a small business, freelancer, or even consumer who doesn’t have a need for a full time IT dept. An MSP can handle all the technology a full time IT department usually ...
Moving from one Server with RunCloud
Since RC doesn't document how to change from one server to another on the same account. This documents how to move, keeping webapps and sql. Stop MySQL Back up the following directories (I used Duplicacy to back up from one server to the other) ...
How to get hacked
The term hacked is a widely thrown around term. One that many people use when they have not in fact been compromised. Here are a couple of mistakes you can make that could lead to your data being leaked or accounts being compromised. Using the same ...
If you're not saving, you should be.
Having a fallback plan is important, in every realm. Whether it’s tech, your health, your car, your life. You should always have some form of contingency. If you don’t you’re going to wish you did when SHTF. I don’t care if you make minimum wage or ...
Listen to the experts.
Hear me out here. Stop listening to your friends when it comes to technology. This is how bad information gets passed along commonly. Unless of course they got their info from another person with a technical background. Of course, not all techs are ...
Tech Support Mantra - Reducing Stress
It's okay to not know things. We get it. Technology is frustrating. Though here are some helpful tips to reduce stress when something doesn't work the way you thought. Complaining and getting frustrated doesn’t help. Take a deep breath and know ...
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