Whether you want to keep an eye on the kid’s room or you are worried about break and enters and other security concerns, a security camera can find a home in almost every house and business. For many, the price of a decent camera has been a barrier, but camera quality has been improving and today, I’m going to introduce you to a great little camera that is affordable enough for nearly anyone!
Does Your Mac Need Antivirus? | Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, AB
I get asked this question a lot when I’m working with clients. It seems that every Windows User knows they need an Antivirus (although they often don’t have one that’s properly installed and updated), but Apple users are more hesitant about it, and I often get asked:
Should I be using Antivirus on my Mac?
How To Free Up Hard Drive Space in Windows 10 – The Easy Way
Windows 10’s next major release is scheduled to drop sometime in October of 2018 and Microsoft has announced that there is a small problem with it. The update fails to check if the PC has enough storage space to install the update. If the PC is lacking in hard drive (or Solid State) space, the update will fail, and then try again. And fail. And then try again. And fail. Well, I think you get the picture. The biggest problem with this scenario is that you will see a poorer performance from your PC while it tries to install the update, and since it will keep trying to install, the poor performance will continue. So in this post, we’ll show you a simple way to free up Hard Drive space in Windows 10. [Read more…]
Y-Not Tech Services Update | Malware Removal and Tune Up Service and Web Design | Lethbridge, AB
This week’s blog post is going to be a short news roundup. We’ll focus on two new services Y-Not Tech Services has begun offering. Let’s get right to them. [Read more…]
Windows 7 End of Life Upgrade Offers from Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, AB
Microsoft has announced it’s ‘End of Life’ date for the popular Windows 7 Operating System. January 14, 2020 is the magic date they have chosen. Today we’ll talk about this means for you and I’ll share a special offer to get you upgraded to the latest version of Windows 10. [Read more…]
Sync or Swim: How to Change From iPhone to Android or Android to iPhone and Take Your Data With You – Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, AB
“New Phone, same number. Lost my contacts, so text me your name and I’ll add you.”
“Phone just died and I lost all my Pictures! I’m so upset!”
Has this ever happened to you? It seems like I see messages like this every day on social media. If it’s happened to you, or you’re afraid it will happen to you, I’m here to help. With a series of blog posts, I will show you how to ensure you are staying synced and up to date so You don’t need to worry. Two weeks ago we looked at keeping your iPhone’s Contacts and Photo’s backed up. Last week we looked at Android. Now, let’s look at ways you can switch from iPhone to Android, or vice versa while taking your data with you.
Why Should You Sync Your Phone’s Data?
If you have anything on your phone you want to keep, you should keep a copy backed up somewhere. There are too many bad things that can happen to our devices. They can stop working altogether. They could be lost or stolen. They can get dropped making it difficult to access our data. And chances are, we have some valuable data on our phones. Photos of your family? Video of your child’s first steps? Pictures of your last vacation? Your last 3 vacations? How about the phone number of everyone you know? How many phone numbers can you remember without accessing your phone’s contact list? We have come to rely on these devices a lot in our lives, and the data on them is important. [Read more…]
Sync or Swim: How to Keep Your Android’s Data Backed Up – Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, AB
NOTE: Samsung Galaxy devices run on the Android Operating system, and so this guide will work for these devices as well.
NOTE 2: Because Android runs on literally thousands of different phones and manufacturers often ‘skin’ android to make it look different some instructions might not jive with your device. The general procedure should still be the same. Feel free to contact me if you want assistance.
“New Phone, same number. Lost my contacts, so text me your name and I’ll add you.”
“Phone just died and I lost all my Pictures! I’m so upset!”
Has this ever happened to you? It seems like I see messages like this every day on social media. If it’s happened to you, or you’re afraid it will happen to you, I’m here to help. With a series of blog posts, I will show you how to ensure you are staying synced and up to date so You don’t need to worry. Last week we looked at keeping your iPhone’s Contacts and Photo’s backed up. This week, we’ll look at doing the same on Android. Finally, next week, we’ll look at ways you can switch from iPhone to Android, or vice versa while taking your data with you. [Read more…]
Sync or Swim: How to Keep Your iPhone’s Data Backed Up – Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, AB
“New Phone, same number. Lost my contacts, so text me your name and I’ll add you.”
“Phone just died and I lost all my Pictures! I’m so upset!”
Has this ever happened to you? It seems like I see messages like this every day on social media. If it’s happened to you, or you’re afraid it will happen to you, I’m here to help. With a series of blog posts I will show you how to ensure you are staying synced and up to date so You don’t need to worry. This week we’ll look at keeping your iPhone’s Contacts and Photo’s backed up. Next week, we’ll look at Android. Finally, we’ll look at ways you can switch from iPhone to Android, or vice versa while taking your data with you.
Why Should You Sync Your iPhone’s Data?
If you have anything on your phone you want to keep, you should keep a copy backed up somewhere. There are too many bad things that can happen to our devices. They can stop working altogether. They could be lost or stolen. They can get dropped making it difficult to access our data. And chances are, we have some valuable data on our phones. Photos of your family? Video of your child’s first steps? Pictures of your last vacation? Your last 3 vacations? How about the phone number of everyone you know? How many phone numbers can you remember without accessing your phone’s contact list? We have come to rely on these devices a lot in our lives, and the data on them is important. It’s smart to have your data synced before something happens. If you wait, it will be harder, more expensive or maybe even impossible to retrieve your data. [Read more…]
Five Things You Should Know About Batteries – Y-Not Tech Services | Lethbridge, Alberta
We all use devices with batteries in them. From our smartphones and laptops to smartwatches and iPads, all of our gadgets contain batteries. So here are 5 things you should know about to help make sense of your batteries.
Lithium-Ion Powers Most of Our Devices
Almost all current devices use Lithium-Ion Batteries. They have advantages over previous types like Ni-Cad but come with their own set of quirks. Myths abound concerning how we should care for batteries. One Myth I can lay to rest is that Lithium Ion batteries do not have a ‘memory.’ Ni-cad or possibly a type of battery that came before it did have a sort of memory, that would cause the battery to lose capacity based on how much of the battery’s power was used each cycle. With these, it was important to fully discharge the battery before charging it up to maximize its capacity. This is not true of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Moving forward, everything on this list will refer to Lithium Ion Batteries.
Your Laptop Will Not ‘Overcharge’ The Battery
I’ve seen people claim that you should remove the battery from your Laptop as soon as it is charged if you are plugged into the wall to avoid overcharging and damaging the battery. The truth is that your laptop will stop charging the battery when it reaches 100%. Then the laptop will simply monitor the battery while using AC power to operate the machine. Over time, the battery will still lose part of its charge, and the laptop will top it up as it does.
Your Battery Will Lose Capacity Over Time
A battery has a limited lifespan. Most of them are around 500 charges, but different manufacturers and varieties will have different lifespans. This means that over time, as you use a battery it will lose capacity and start holding less and less of a charge. Eventually, the battery will get to the point where it hardly makes it from the desk to the couch. Then it’s time to replace it! Did you know that Y-Not Tech Services can find a replacement battery for almost any device? Contact us for a quote.
Batteries Do Not Like Heat (Or Extreme Cold)
Batteries are designed to be used within a certain temperature range. Luckily, that range is also the range that humans are generally pretty comfortable in. However, if your device is creating excessive heat, like say a powerful laptop being taxed while playing graphically demanding games, your battery can be affected. High heat can cause damages to a battery and cause it to lose capacity. The same is also true for cold, but it’s generally well below the freezing point where damage can occur – like using your phone outside on a lovely Canadian winter day… In most circumstances, the heat of the phone will be enough to keep it going, but some devices are prone to shut down in wintery conditions.
Your Battery Might Need to Calibrate
If your device battery is depleted, but the device itself was still reading 20% left, the battery might need to be calibrated. This means letting the device learn how much capacity the battery has left. The most common way to do this is to simply let the battery deplete all the way and then charge it up to full. Most devices are designed to re-calibrate under these conditions. Refer to your device manufacturer for more information on battery calibration or contact Y-Not Tech Services to have us calibrate your battery for you.
Batteries can be a confusing and often frustrating part of dealing with technology. Learning about the batteries that power our gadgets can help us to understand why they behave how they do, and help us get the most out of them.
Personally, I think the most important thing to remember about batteries is that they do wear down over time and sometimes replacing them can breathe new life into our devices. To get a quote to replace a problem battery in your life, book an appointment:
Got a New Device? Here’s the Essential Tech Prep You Can’t Afford to Skip
Got a New Device? Here’s the Essential Tech Prep You Can’t Afford to Skip
It’s tons of fun getting a new device. Whether it’s a new desktop, laptop or phone: the thrill of getting it home and opening the box is great. We know, we love tech too. It even has its own version of new car smell! Once you get it home though, there are a number of things that need to be done before it’s really usable – beyond snazzing it up with a new case or mousepad.
The sellers like to say it’s ready to use straight from the box – and it is – except not quite the way you need it to work. They’ll all turn on, look for wifi, and sure, you can type…but rather like when you buy a new fridge, simply turning it on isn’t enough – it’s still empty and you’re still hungry. A few minutes now to prep your new device will save you time, stress, and quite possibly money.
Today, we’re talking vital tech prep for new devices:
Security Updates and Fixes
From the factory to your hands, that device has been in the box for at least a month. In the world of security, that’s an eternity. During that time on the shelf, new viruses have come out and new software weaknesses have been discovered. Fortunately, new updates to combat these problems were also created, they just haven’t been downloaded to your device yet. We can make sure your essential software is up-to-date and set to stay that way. That way, you know your device is safe to go online.
Data Transfer From Old to New
Some people want to transfer everything from one device to another, others like to have a fresh start and keep the old device as a backup. We can either transfer your data entirely or just the things you use. For computers, we can even turn your old hard drive into an external drive that you can plug into your new computer and grab files as required.
Setting up Hardware
If your new device is a computer, you’ll need to hook it up to extra tech like a printer or webcam. These tasks that should be plug-and-play can sometimes send you loopy, especially when you’ve got a plug mismatch or incompatible drivers. We can help get you set up, with everything tested and working.
Setting up Email and Software
This is one people commonly forget and then struggle with. Email clients in particular, need special configuration to connect properly. Quite often, we find people are stuck only able to receive, with overflowing unsent mail that won’t go anywhere! We’ll get all your personal software and connections up and going.
Setting up the Network
While tapping in a wifi password is easy enough, it doesn’t mean your browsing is secure, or even as fast as it could possibly be. We can quickly determine which connectivity method will be best for your device and your needs, and hook you up with fast, robust security measures.
Lockdown Privacy and Permissions
Whether you have children and are looking to provide a safe online experience, files you’d prefer to keep private, or simply want to set up ‘profiles’ for each user to have their own login, we can quickly get your new device configured to meet your needs.
We love to help. Book an appointment and we’ll get your new device up and running.
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