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Computer/ Internet News & Tips
June 2023

  • A new Windows Mail app alternative that isn't awful - Outlook for Windows
  • You likely don't need to upgrade Adobe Reader
  • Don't become a victim of the top text message scams
  • Did you know we don't just work with computers? We can help with most technology items in your home...
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A new Windows Mail app alternative that isn't awful - Outlook for Windows
If you use the Windows Mail app to access your email - instead of going to your email's website - you’ll likely be happy to hear that Microsoft has announced that it will be replacing the (awful) Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10/11 with the new Outlook for Windows app. It's currently available in preview, and you can try it out now.

You likely don't need to upgrade Adobe Reader
When using the PDF viewer Adobe Reader, you may get prompts suggesting that you should/need to upgrade to Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Acrobat is the paid version that includes additional features, such as the ability to create, edit, and protect PDF files. Most home computer users do not need to upgrade to Adobe Acrobat and pay for features that they do not need.

Don't become a victim of the top text messages scams -
what you need to know to stay safe
A new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that bogus bank fraud warnings were the most common form of text message scam reported to the agency, and that many of the most common text scams impersonate well-known businesses.

In a newly issued data spotlight, the FTC ranks the top five types of text message scam reported in 2022, with examples of each showing the ways that scammers craft messages designed to deceive consumers. Consumers reported losing $330 million to text message scams in 2022, more than doubling what was reported in 2021.
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Did you know we don't just work with computers? We can help with most technology items in your home...
Did you know that Computer Techs can help with more than just computers? Check out some of our services that you may have not known about:

  • New computer or mobile device (smartphone/tablet) buying advice
  • New computer or mobile device set-up & transfer settings and apps from an old device
  • Help with recovery of forgotten passwords or hacked accounts
  • Printer troubleshooting or setup
  • TV streaming media device setup
  • Smart speaker / voice assistant device setup
  • Wireless camera and security device setup
  • Software installation
  • Microsoft Office help
  • Email setup/customization
  • Wireless router & Internet set-up
  • Wi-Fi optimization and troubleshooting
  • Computer data back-up solutions
  • Diagnose misc. software or hardware problems
  • Telecom bill audit/review to help you save money on your phone/internet/TV services
  • Computer security analysis following access by a tech support scammer
  • & much more
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Get regular computing device maintenance and priority support
It's time to be proactive about maintaining your computing devices - rather than calling after problems get out-of-control. With reports of websites and databases getting hacked occurring on a daily basis, and the increasing chance of your personal information being compromised, it’s more important than ever to keep your computing devices secure, up-to-date and maintained.

Thanks to the peace-of-mind that our Computer Maintenance Plan provides, clients that sign-up for the plan don't have to worry about the seemingly constant barrage of updates, security patches and computer hackers. They also get priority callbacks and messaging replies.

With our Computer Maintenance Plan we will maintain, update and check the security on your computer - and other devices (when performed on-site) - on a convenient regularly scheduled basis.

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Mark Cobb
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