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Monthly Newsletter
June 2014
This month's important news and tips
How to block annoying ads in the new AT&T/Yahoo webmail
How to find your lost or stolen smartphone or tablet
Why you should have a Google/Gmail and Microsoft/Outlook.com account
Has it been a while since you've had a check-up for your computing devices?
Windows XP now more vulnerable to internet attacks - what you should do if you still have XP
How to block annoying ads in the new AT&T/Yahoo webmail

With the latest changes to AT&T/Yahoo Mail, annoying ads have been added to the webpage. This article explains how you can block ads in webmail and other websites.

 

Our favorite method to block annoying ads on websites is to install the browser extension Adblock Plus. Several different versions of the extension are available for different browsers including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari.

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Article2How to find your lost or stolen smartphone or tablet
If you've lost your mobile smartphone or tablet, or if your device is stolen, you can often find its location by going to a dedicated website on your computer. But before your device can be located, your mobile device needs to be setup to allow it to be located. Now is the time to check and make sure your device is setup - before your phone gets lost or stolen.

Article3Why you should have a Google/Gmail and Microsoft/Outlook.com account
If you don't already have a Google/Gmail and a Microsoft/Outlook.com account, there are several reasons that you may need one besides just for a secondary email address.

 

A Google/Gmail.com or Microsoft/Outlook.com email is used for:

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CheckupHas it been a while since you've had a check-up for your computing devices?

Technology, computers and the internet are changing every day. You need a Computer Techs technology professional to come to your home on a regular basis for an in-home check-up and consultation to make sure your technology is secure and up-to-date. Perhaps we can help you learn more about your devices.

 

If it's been over a year since your last appointment, contact us today.

 

NewPCWindows XP now more vulnerable to internet attacks - what you should do if you still have XP
On April 8 Microsoft ended support of Windows XP, the operating system that ran on the majority of personal computers for 13 years. Since Windows XP was released in 2001, Microsoft released and continues to support Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
 
Now that Windows XP is no longer supported, that means that Microsoft will no longer release monthly critical security updates that patch the operating system to help prevent hackers from getting into the computer if connected to the internet. 
 
Virus and malware authors have reportedly been working on infections that target vulnerabilities in Windows XP that will no longer be patched.
 
If you're unsure what version of Windows is on your computer, click here to see if you are affected by the end-of-support for Windows XP.
The average lifespan of computer hardware is about 5 years, so a computer with Windows XP is well past its lifespan. Now is the time to upgrade and get a new computer. Fortunately you won't have to pay as much for a new computer as your old one since prices have come down over the years.  
 
FAQ: Should I get Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X?

 

MoreRead previous newsletters, tips, and up-to-date computer and internet news
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Search and access more than 7 years of computer and internet tips on our exclusive website for our customers at tips.CTreno.com. 

 

Up-to-date information is posted throughout the month on our Facebook page (be sure to "like" us if you are a Facebook member so that the articles appear in your news feed).  

 

CheapSupportDon't rely upon cheap, inexperienced technical support: "You get what you pay for"

Do you have a friend or neighbor who works with computers in their spare time? Similar to hiring an unlicensed contractor to work on your home, it may be cheap to go with a friend or neighbor.

 

But, does that person actively keep up-to-date with the computer industry and fix several computers on a daily basis like we do? 

 

Computer Techs has been in business since 2003, and our technicians have over 20 years of computer experience. We are often called to finish repairing what someone else didn't fix correctly.

 

The next time you need tech support give us a call. You can count on Computer Techs to get the job done quickly and correctly, and we'll be available the next time you need service. 

 

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· If you recommend us to a friend or family member, as a way of saying "thank you" for referring us we will reward you with a discount on your next service call. For details please see the details of our $20 referral reward.
  
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Mark Cobb

Owner / Technician

Computer Techs

775-742-1230

 

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