Author: Brandon Carver

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday

Tuesdays may seem uneventful to some, but on the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft sends software updates, known as patches, to your computer. In 2003, Microsoft introduced these scheduled patches as a way of consolidating and better managing the deployment of fixes to their various applications. There are several positive and negative effects of…
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reversing windows 10 quick tip

Instructions for reversing windows 10 in favor of windows 7 or 8. IF ITS BEEN LESS THAN 30 DAYS SINCE YOUR UPGRADE. Back up your important files to an external drive or flash stick before proceeding. Start menu > Settings > Update & security > Recovery  and selecting either Go back to Windows 7 or Go…
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What are the benefits of having two monitors?

This is a question I’m still surprised to be asked even by small business owners. If your employees use their computers for four or more hours per day, upgrading to dual monitor set ups is a huge increase in productivity. Most current computers are already able to handle two screens, but if your computer is four…
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Leaked! Password Resets

Earlier today, 272 million email log in credentials were stolen. Russian hackers were able to get a hold of Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail and Microsoft email passwords. It is imperative that these passwords be reset, but with guidance. Boot Networks urges you to take steps to reset each one and we have written a guide on…
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Quick Tip: Zipping Files

I had a few Clients asking me how to save a bit of space on their hard drives or flash drives without removing files. The trick is to compress the files. Here’s and easy way to do that.   Open File Explorer in Windows and navigate to the file or folder you want to zip.…
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Computer Upgrades

Without upgrades, maintenance and regular cleanings, computers have a life of about 4 to 5 years. Of course you’ll notice it slowing down long before then, but ultimately it should be upgraded or replaced if its reached half a decade. Computers are constantly under stress. That is to say they are always hot, and just…
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