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Winter Survival for Your Tech Gear
We've covered this before. But as we watch more snow fall and dread more shoveling, it's a good time to remind you about keeping your laptop computers and mobile devices safe during the cold winter. No matter what your groundhog weather guru said, we still have lots of winter left.
You can avoid a lot of problems simply by not leaving your computers and devices in your car - especially overnight. Bringing them in from extreme cold to room temperature can cause condensation as everything starts to heat up. It can damage the electronics, and it's a major inconvenience as you wait for everything to "warm up."
So, just remember: When you bring in your plants and pets because of the weather, bring in your electronics, too.
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Cool Remote Control Capabilities
Did you know you can answer your doorbell from anywhere in the world? It's one of the many cool things you can do by remote control over the Internet. Once you look past the "coolness factor," you'll find that some of the latest remote control capabilities have a lot of practicality Check 'em out.
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Pros and Cons of Subscriptions as You Update Software
There's something nice about getting a subscription for application software, such as Microsoft Office for business or home use. You get automatic updates, for one thing. On the other hand, relying more on the cloud requires attention to different details. The end of support for XP and Office 2003 is calling the question: Should you choose subscriptions and the cloud or multiple licenses? Consider these factors.
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Having a Tech Relationship
Tech support is just about always available 24/7/365 from all reputable hardware and software vendors. But a relationship with a tech provider can help you find solutions to problems that involve more than one app or one device. Here are some examples.
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