Get Your Tech Travel Ready | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

August 10, 2021 by Tony Whitney

Is it time to start travelling again post-covid? As you get ready to see how the rest of the country or world is doing, have a look at these travel tips. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, chances are you’ll be taking some of your tech gear with you. A smartphone to keep in touch and take photo’s with, your laptop for e-mail, work and browsing, a tablet or iPad for reading and movies – the list goes on. But is your tech as ready to travel as you are? Here are some tips from Y-Not Tech Services to get your tech gear ready.

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Why Managed Services Make Your Life Easier | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

February 9, 2021 by Tony Whitney

Why Managed Services Make Your Life Easier

That smile of relief when we fix someone’s technology is a gift of doing IT service. When we get a call out, we’re happy to go out (or log in remotely) to fix what’s broken. We enjoy getting our customers back up and running quickly. Who said saving the day is only for superheroes, right? [Read more…]

Streamline Your Smart Home Technology Setup | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

December 29, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Streamline Your Smart Home Technology Setup

Fifteen years ago smart technology in our homes meant we had a computer and maybe a smartphone. Now, we have speakers that talk to us, lights that anticipate our arrival, and doorbells that display video of our visitors, as well as the computers, tablets, phones, earphones, video game consoles, and more. It’s all cool, but it’s also complicated. [Read more…]

Need Home IT Help? Try Residential Managed Services | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

December 1, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Need Home IT Help? Try Residential Managed Services

Maybe you used to be able to troubleshoot your own technology, or had a tech-savvy family member or friend who could help out in a pinch. But now that home computing has become more essential, you may be feeling overwhelmed. [Read more…]

Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

November 3, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair

Your computer is down for the count. You’ve tried the perennial favourite – turning it off and back on again – but somehow, your tech magic has not worked this time! You need help, and you want it fast. The question is whether to take it to a local computer business or big-box store for repair. [Read more…]

What Computer Repair Can Be Done Remotely? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

July 21, 2020 by Tony Whitney

What Computer Repair Can Be Done Remotely?

There are many problems with isolation. We don’t want to get you started. We know it’s true, but one issue we can help with is computer repair. Yes, there are problems with your home devices that we can address remotely.

Perhaps before sheltering in place, you were willing to make do, or you’re facing new challenges now. You’re working at home, kids are online learning, and you’re sharing the same computer. [Read more…]

Protecting Shared Computers for Work from Home | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

June 23, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Protecting Shared Computers for Work from Home

Many families today have a shared home computer to help with day-to-day activities. A teen can search for a job and stream shows. A parent can check work emails, pay household bills, and shop online. A youngster can play an educational game to buy Mom or Dad a few minutes of peace. Yet with COVID-19 sending so many people home to work, the shared computer is getting a lot more use. [Read more…]

Make an MSP Your Technology Sherpa | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

June 2, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Make an MSP Your Technology Sherpa

They don’t always get credit, but climbers reaching the summit of Mount Everest rely on a Sherpa to guide them. Making information technology decisions can feel like climbing a mountain, but there’s help for that, too. A managed services provider (MSP) can be your technology Sherpa.

With so many of us working off-site right now, digital transformation has moved from “wouldn’t it be nice?” to “we need to be there now.” Technology is as essential to business success as oxygen is to those scaling Everest. Going digital can be daunting, especially when under pressure to get your business back on track. Where does one even begin? [Read more…]

Take IT off Your Plate with an MSP Partnership | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

April 21, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Take IT off Your Plate with an MSP Partnership

Let’s be realistic. You don’t care about information technology (IT). Or, you do, but only so far as it supports you getting the things you care about done. You’d rather not think about IT at all. Many businesses are that way. That’s fine with us. We care enough about IT for all our clients. [Read more…]

Why You Should Never Use A Free Email Address For Your Business | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

March 31, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Why You Should Never Use A Free Email Address For Your Business

The message is clear: email is king. Many clients and customers choose to communicate primarily by email and as you know, it gives a fantastic ROI in your marketing strategy…unless you’re using a free email like Hotmail, Gmail, or even your internet provider. If that’s the case, you’re losing business each and every day. [Read more…]