Don’t Fall for Webcam Blackmail | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

March 5, 2019 by Tony Whitney

Don’t Fall for Webcam Blackmail

Many 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

February 26, 2019 by Tony Whitney

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 Problems Can Be Solved With Remote Support | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

January 29, 2019 by Tony Whitney

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…]

Local Computer Help in Lethbridge, AB | Y-Not Tech Services

December 18, 2018 by Tony Whitney

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.

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Seven Things You Need to Do After a Tech Support Scam | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

December 5, 2018 by Tony Whitney

Two weeks ago we talked about how to spot and avoid Tech Support Scams, but what if you’ve already been caught up in a scam? First, it’s important to realize that it isn’t your fault. The people running these scams are professionals and you are not alone in falling for it. Each year, according to Microsoft, about 3.3 million people are caught in these scams and the scammers take in up to 1.5 billion dollars. Now that we know there are a lot of people being hit by this, let’s look at what we can do if you’ve been hit. Here are seven things you need to do to recover from a Tech Support Scam.

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5 Signs Your Computer is Crying Out for Repair | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

March 22, 2018 by Tony Whitney

5 Signs Your Computer is Crying Out for Repair

It’s pretty obvious when your computer is already broken, but how do you know when it’s about to break? Even before it falls into a heap and refuses to turn on, or flashes big messages about how your files are now encrypted, you’ll be given multiple hints that something is wrong. Here are the common signs your computer needs repair, sooner rather than later. [Read more…]

Y-Not Tech Services’ Guide to Avoiding Scams and Fraud – Part 1 | Lethbridge, Alberta

November 14, 2017 by Tony Whitney

Almost every day I hear about another person becoming the victim of fraud or a scam of some sort. Whether it’s Bank Fraud or Ransomware there are many risks out there. I hate seeing friends, family or clients fall victim. I’ve written a Basic Guide to Internet Security in the past, and over the next 2 weeks, I am happy to provide further advice to avoid scams and fraud. Let’s get right to the tips.

If It Sounds Too Good to Be True. . .

Chances are it is. [Read more…]

Six Things You Should Know About Surge Protection and Your Tech Gear in Lethbridge, Alberta [Update: 2020] | Y-Not Tech Services

November 3, 2017 by Tony Whitney

In a perfect world, our electrical power current would be perfectly even, never dipping or spiking. Unfortunately, we don’t live in that world and our power current is almost constantly dipping, surging or spiking. This has the potential to wreak havoc on our tech. That’s why we need surge protectors. Read on for six things you should know about surge protection and your tech gear. [Read more…]

Does your internet work? Try our remote support for computer problems | Y-Not Tech Services

October 17, 2017 by Tony Whitney

Seriously, why unplug all your cords and drag your computer to a shop when we can more than likely fix your problem with remoting in via your internet? Did you know that 90% of computer problems are software and not hardware? [Read more…]

About Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

September 5, 2017 by Tony Whitney

Y-Not Tech Services provides Computer Repair, Service and Technology Training locally to the Lethbridge, AB area and to all of Canada with Remote Connections.

I’m a one-man operation committed to providing my expertise and experience to clients. I strive to provide excellent value in everything I do for my clients. Clients, friends, and family I help appreciate my friendly demeanor and simple, jargon-free

language.

Simply put, I want to be your Go-To guy when you need computer help.

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