Spring has sprung in Lethbridge! Or it soon will. Hopefully… Anyway… When Spring is the air we often think of cleaning. So why not get a head start and do some Spring cleaning for your computer. In this post, we talk about how you can clean your computer both from a physical standpoint and virtually.
Don’t Fall for Webcam Blackmail | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair
Don’t Fall for Webcam Blackmail
Don’t Fall for Webcam BlackmailMany users have reported recent scam messages from individuals claiming to have intercepted their username and password. These messages often state they have been watching your screen activity and webcam while you have been unaware. They often claim to have recordings of you in compromising situations.
Typically, attackers threaten to send footage to your contacts, colleagues, or social media channels. Demanding payment in Bitcoin, malicious hackers blackmail their victims to keep confidential data private. [Read more…]
SSD: Make Your Old Computer Your New Computer | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
SSD: Make Your Old Computer Your New Computer
The solid-state drive (SSD) has swiftly become the go-to upgrade to breathe new life into an ageing computer, and for good reason too. An SSD quickly brings an old laptop or desktop up to date with modern machines in just a single step. [Read more…]
What Is Ransomware? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
If you’ve watched the news much over the last few years, you’ve probably heard of Ransomware like NotPetya, WannaCry, and CryptoLocker, but what do you REALLY know about Ransomware? How can you protect yourself against ransomware attacks? Y-Not Tech Services is here to shed light on this cyber tactic and help you protect yourself. [Read more…]
The Best Malware Protection Brands Available | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
It’s more important than ever to have adequate protection online. Viruses, malware, hackers, and thieves are everywhere online and if your devices aren’t secured you’ll be the perfect target. To keep your devices protected, let’s look at the Best Malware Protection for each of your devices. [Read more…]
What Problems Can Be Solved With Remote Support | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
Y-Not Tech Services offers Remote Support as part of our service. With the increased internet speeds we enjoy, remote support has become a viable option for solving many IT and computer issues. We are happy to offer remote support to our clients in Lethbridge, AB and even beyond that. Our clients enjoy remote house calls because it saves them time, money and inconvenience. Plus we can even help them while traveling. As long as they have an internet connection remote support is just a few keystrokes away. While many issues can be fixed with Remote Support, there are some that cannot. Let’s take a look at what can and can’t be addressed remotely. [Read more…]
The 10 Reasons You Need a Backup | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
If you’re one of my clients or you read my website regularly you probably have heard me preach about data backup a hundred times. And it’s for good reason too! We keep some of our most precious possessions on these devices. Whether it’s photos and videos of our loved ones, important business documents, our taxes… the list goes on and on. In this post, we’ll look at the top 10 reasons you need to have a backup of your data. [Read more…]
Why Has My Computer Slowed Down? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB
Do you remember bringing your new computer home from the store? It was shiny, sleek and oh- so fast! But now? Well, the years haven’t been so kind to it, have they? It’s slow, sluggish and sometimes you want to throw it out the window. So, what happened? Why did you go from Hare to Tortoise?
Let’s look at some of the reasons your computer might have slowed down over time. [Read more…]
Top Four Ways to Keep Malware Off Your Computer | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge AB
A malware infection on your computer is never fun. Lost time, repair costs, data loss, and frustration can all result from a single piece of malware or a virus on your computer. Y-Not Tech Services wants to help you avoid this problem with four tips to keep malware and viruses off your system. [Read more…]
Local Computer Help in Lethbridge, AB | Y-Not Tech Services
If you’re looking for computer help, you’ve come to the right place. Y-Not Tech Services can help you with a wide variety of computer and technology problems. Whether your computer is slow, won’t boot up, full of malware or other issues we can get you back up and running.
