Working from home is not for everyone – we’ve all heard that said before – but many of us worldwide are now being forced to work from home. It can be challenging, especially when you have to adapt in the midst of all the other uncertainties COVID-19 has brought. These strategies can help you stay focused when working remotely. [Read more…]
You’ve been told to stay put and work from home. You’re looking around your home or apartment and thinking, “uhm, work where?” You’ve never set up a home office. Here’s help getting you organized to go online and get things done working remotely.
The first things you’ll need are a computer and a cell phone. You may even need the phone if your computer is set up for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication, but at the very least, you will likely need to be able to talk to people and get online. [Read more…]
With the world grappling with a health pandemic, scams are shocking. Regrettably, bad actors are everywhere, always looking for opportunities, and they’re seeing one in the coronavirus. This article outlines what you need to watch out for and how to stay cyber safe.
The last thing you want to read right now is that there’s another threat out there – sorry, but it’s true. Cybercriminals take advantage of fear. They take timely concerns and use them to target victims. Using the anxiety and upheaval around coronavirus is their mission. [Read more…]
Shopping for a new computer can be equally exciting and frustrating. If you’ve been working with a slow computer for a while, the prospect of replacing it with something new, shiny and fast might make you giddy with anticipation (okay, maybe that’s just us). On the other hand, shopping for a new computer can be a real headache! For one thing, there is a myriad of options out there – Apple or Windows? Chromebook? – Laptop or Desktop? On top of those decisions come the technical specifications from well-meaning salespeople. “This one has 8 Gigabytes of DDR4 1300 Mhz RAM, a quad-core i7-8700 CPU, 15.6 Inch 2160 x 1440 qHD IPS panel with a 1 terabyte HDD.” That might sound like a bunch of gibberish or a foreign language to the average consumer. To the salesperson that works with computers all day long, it’s a part of their life and so when they rattle off the specifications at top speed they might not realize the consumer has no idea what they just said.
Lethbridge has changed. Thanks to the Covid-19 (corona virus) pandemic kids are off school, local businesses are closing their doors and we are being encouraged to self-isolate if we can. Technology can play a BIG role in that. Y-Not Tech Services wants to make this trying time a bit more comfortable so we’ve put together a PDF with tips to make your home tech pandemic ready. Click below to read it: [Read more…]
It’s a challenging time to do business in Alberta and around the world. Y-Not Tech Services is here to help in any way we can. Click below to check out a PDF containing some tips to help keep your business going. [Read more…]
Many of Y-Not Tech Services’ clients have a home office. Some work for companies that allow them to telecommute (and with Covid-19 running rampant some companies are insisting employees work from home to slow the spread) and others run their own business from their home. Either way, they all find a need to be productive when working from home. In this post, we’ll look at ways to increase productivity from the comfort of your own home. Unlike, most posts on ynottechservices.com, this post won’t focus solely on technology. [Read more…]
The majority of homes today have at least one computer, and that’s unlikely to be the full extent of the technology. Everyone has a smartphone, and there may be streaming devices, modems, routers, or printers, and – we’re guessing here – lots and lots of power cords! When something goes awry with any of this tech, homeowners can feel stuck. In an office setting, there’s the IT support desk, but at home, you could be relying on Google search, YouTube videos, and the efforts of a digital-native teen. Talking with IT experts well versed in residential technology issues can help. [Read more…]
The Coronavirus is spreading as fast as feared. Businesses must be ready for the worst. One priority? Protecting the health of employees. Preparing the way for remote working is one top recommendation. [Read more…]
You’ve heard about ransomware by now. Cybercriminals access and encrypt your data. You have to pay a “ransom” for the key to unlock it. Leakware is similar, but now the bad actors are threatening to post confidential information online if you don’t pay up. [Read more…]
