Category: TeqTips

TeqTips #6: VPN!

Kevin explains what a VPN is and why you need it. Working from remote is great. Public WiFi is so convenient. But the information you share over public networks is at risk from hackers and others on the Internet. How do you protect yourself when remote? VPN!! [embed]https://youtu.be/wVWBzSq8kJU[/embed]

TeqTips #5: Passwords! Part 2

We're back with Part 2 of Passwords! TeqTips. Creating a strong password you can remember is a pain in the neck. Here's a simple trick to create unique, strong, difficult to guess, but easy to remember passwords. Come back for part 3, where we unveil our favorite password managers and...

TeqTips #4: Passwords!

For today's #TeqTip, we're introducing a new series covering one of the most popular topics at our Help Desk: Passwords. What is a good password? How do I keep them safe? How do I keep track of the millions of passwords I need for my bank, wifi, streaming services, social...

TeqTip #2: Email Spoofing

We've all received them. You know, that email that *looks* like it came from your boss asking you to either purchase Amazon gift cards or to change their direct deposit information? Did they get hacked? What should you do? In this installment, Matt explains how email spoofing can be detected...

TeqTips #1: Fixing Fast Startup

In our first TeqTip topic, Kevin shows you how to fix a common Windows reboot issue. Have you ever be told to "restart your computer" when you were having trouble with a program or app? There is a hidden setting in Windows that is intended to speed up the reboot...