Tech Tip Tuesday

  As we use our computers more and more, they can start to slow down and become less responsive. Here are some simple tips for maintaining your computer's performance: Keep your computer clean: Dust and debris can build up inside your computer, causing it to overheat and perform poorly. Make sure to regularly clean the dust out of your computer's vents and fans to keep it running cool. Manage your startup programs: Many programs will automatically start when you turn on your computer, which can slow down the boot process and take up valuable resources. Go to the startup tab in task manager and disable any programs that you don't need to start automatically. Free up disk space: As you use your computer, it can fill up with files and programs that you no longer need. Make sure to regularly clean out your files and uninstall any unnecessary programs to free up disk space and improve performance. By following these tips, you can keep your computer running smoothly and avoid com...

As more of our daily lives move online, it's increasingly important to make sure that our passwords are secure. Here are five tips for storing passwords in a way that helps to keep your accounts and personal information safe: Use a password manager: A password manager is a tool that generates and stores strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts. This means you only have to remember one master password, and the password manager will take care of the rest. Some popular password managers include LastPass, 1Password, and Dashlane. Use long, complex passwords: The longer and more complex a password is, the harder it is for hackers to crack. Aim for passwords that are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using personal information or common words that can be easily guessed. Don't reuse passwords: Using the same password for multiple accounts is a big security risk. If a hacker is able t...

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Update Google Chrome To make sure you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome can automatically update when a new version of the browser is available on your device. With these updates, you might sometimes notice that your browser looks different. Get a Chrome update when available Normally updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you haven't closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update: 1. On your computer, open Chrome. 2. At the top right, look at More More. 3. If an update is pending, the icon will be colored: Green : An update was released less than 2 days ago. Orange : An update was released about 4 days ago. Red : An update was released at least a week ago. To update Google Chrome: 1. On your computer, open Chrome. 2. At the top right, click More More. 3. Click Update Google Chrome . Important : If you can't find this button, you're on the lat...

You visit a website in Chrome and a window pops up asking if you want to get notifications from the site. You quickly click “No” so you can get on with what you came to do. It’s a minor distraction, no big deal. But then it happens again . . . and again . . . and again. Now the minor distraction has turned into a major annoyance. There’s good news. You can block the notification requests. Here’s how to do it. 1. Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of Chrome. 2. Click “Settings”. 3. Scroll to the bottom and click “Advanced”. 4. Click “Site Settings” under "Privacy and security". 5. Click "Notifications" 6. Flip the “Ask before sending (recommended)” toggle to “Blocked”. That’s all there is to it. The same procedure works for Chrome on Windows machines, Chromebooks and Android phones. I don’t know why website owners think it’s a good idea to annoy people with these infernal notification requests, but I’m glad Chrome gives us the me...

It’s no secret that we love Chromebooks and truly believe in the future of cloud computing. Chromebooks are awesome for many reasons and they make great daily computers because they boot up in seconds, you don’t have to spend half your day updating the operating system, and are simple to use. You constantly hear about “the cloud” and, to some degree, we are all connected – all the time. Chromebooks take full advantage of this cloud computing future and that’s why so many people have decided to make the switch from other operating systems. But if you aren’t careful, your Chromebook might start to feel bogged down. So I want to go over 4 quick tips to optimize your Chromebook and keep it running fast. 1. Clean up your extension – Extensions are basically small packages of software that can run in the Chrome browser and you can use them to more easily get things done. I use Grammarly, Bitly, and Pocket basically every day and they have become part of my workflow. Occasionally though,...