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  • Why answering fun questions on social media is dangerous.

    • Date: January 24, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    Whether you prefer Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram,  it’s fun to engage with new friends, reconnect with old friends and keep in touch on social media. In less effort than it takes to send a single email with a photo attachment to one person, we can upload that same photo to Facebook in seconds for all […]

  • Learn IT | How to Create Secure Passwords and Remember Them

    • Date: January 1, 2024
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    How many different user names and passwords do you have for your online accounts? When you set them up, did you create secure passwords for each? We’re talking about ALL your accounts: your bank, credit cards, and email. Don’t forget social media like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and X (formerly Twitter). If you just have […]

  • Learn IT | Laptops in Cold Weather: What You Need to Know

    • Date: December 12, 2023
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    Heat is more dangerous than cold when it comes to keeping your laptop computer running smoothly. Does that mean there’s nothing to worry about in winter? Unfortunately, not. Protecting Your Laptop from Cold Weather Damage Cold weather can damage your computer. Most laptop computers have LCD screens. LCD stands for liquid crystal display. When temperatures […]

  • Learn IT | 7 quick keys to save you time and effort

    • Date: April 30, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    While there are no shortcuts to success, there are lots of quick keys that can help you get your work done faster and more efficiently. Quick keys are combinations of keystrokes on your PC that can save you a lot of clicking, dragging, and toolbar navigation on repetitive tasks.  The most commonly known (and regularly […]

  • Learn IT | 4 reasons why a laptop or tablet may not be the best choice

    • Date: March 31, 2021
    • Category: Build IT , Data Destruction , Donation , get IT , give IT , learn IT , News , Recycle , Uncategorized , Videos

    Laptops and tablets are popular choices with our clients and state-run education initiatives designed to get technology into the hands of students of all ages. There are many good reasons for this.  Tablets are reasonably priced and easy to use, and when it comes to the ultimate combination of portability and power, nothing beats a […]