Steer Clear of Covid-19 Scams | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Support

March 28, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams

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…]

Five Ways We Can Help You With Your New Computer | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

March 24, 2020 by Tony Whitney

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.

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Five Tips for Working Productively From Home | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

March 17, 2020 by Tony Whitney

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…]

Need a Second Opinion? IT Support for Your Home | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

March 10, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Need a Second Opinion? IT Support for Your Home

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…]

Is Your Business IT Ready for the Coronavirus? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Services

March 7, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Is Your Business IT Ready for the Coronavirus?

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…]

PSSST… Are You Protected Against Leakware? | Y-Not Tech Services – IT Support Lethbridge, AB

March 3, 2020 by Tony Whitney

PSSST… Are You Protected Against Leakware?

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…]

Loving your External Hard Drive | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

February 25, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Loving your External Hard Drive

External hard drives free up storage, offer portability, and provide a lifeline in case of a computer disaster. It pays to take good care of these compact, convenient devices.
Here are some helpful strategies. [Read more…]

What’s Causing Your Bandwidth Woes? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

February 18, 2020 by Tony Whitney

What’s Causing Your Bandwidth Woes?

Every time employees send or receive data online they need bandwidth. Like time and money, bandwidth is a scarce resource in many offices. After all, computers and digital devices rely on bandwidth to complete tasks online. [Read more…]

The Advantages of Ad Blocking | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer IT Help

February 11, 2020 by Tony Whitney

The Advantages of Ad Blocking

Unless you’re in the advertising business, you probably try to avoid ads. You pay extra to stream ad-free content online. You leave the room if you are actually watching live TV shows with ads. You filter spam out of your inbox. You immediately click out of ads on the Web pages you visit. But are you actively blocking online ads? You should be. They are more than an annoyance. They could be a security risk. [Read more…]

Will That Click Cost You Thousands? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

February 4, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Will That Click Cost You Thousands?

Ransomware has undeniably been the biggest security threat of 2019. No-one was safe. Hackers targeted everyone and everything, including home PCs – and they were astoundingly successful – earning themselves upwards of $846 million from US reported incidents alone. Business is booming for hackers, with thousands of attacks each day bringing in an average of $640 per target. Perhaps even more alarmingly, the financial cost of each individual attack is on the rise – the more ransomware proves to be an easy earner for them, the more they demand each time. [Read more…]