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Computing is not about computers anymore. It is about living. ~ Nicholas Negroponte
Empowering Others: Lessons Learned and Expert Help With Cybersecurity
This is a story with you in mind. It has three main characters, rising action, a lot of conflict,...
Circuit 1 & Circuit 2
TWO CIRCUITS ON THE SAME MOTHERBOARD (This blog post was originally published prior to Mel Culp's...
Empowering Others: Lessons Learned and Expert Help With Cybersecurity
This is a story with you in mind. It has three main characters, rising action, a lot of conflict, irony, and a satisfying resolution. It could be likened to Rocky or David and Goliath—there is, after all, a behemoth at the center. Most importantly, it’s a cautionary...
Circuit 1 & Circuit 2
TWO CIRCUITS ON THE SAME MOTHERBOARD (This blog post was originally published prior to Mel Culp's passing in 2022. He remains one of my favorite clients. ~ Bill) A client Bill speaks fondly of is life-long learner and ‘Tosa retiree Mel Culp. It’s probably because...
Malicious Software
There are viruses, there is spyware/adware/malware, and then there are cookies. All are different in purpose. In some cases, they pose a potential damage to your computer. A virus intends to do damage to your computer; therefore, it poses the most serious threat. ...
Windows 11 — Should You Upgrade?
"Wait. Don't install Windows 10 right now." That's what we're telling clients of PC Assistants. By installing it now, you're really agreeing to serve as guinea pigs. Microsoft will be depending upon you and other Windows 10 users to uncover the kinks and act as...
OneDrive Backup Feature
Backing up your important files is a good idea…usually. Most computer users are familiar with the concept of backing up their user data to the “Cloud” or an external disk drive. Both methods have unique advantages. For advocates of the “Cloud” approach, Apple has the...
Meet Bill’s Tribe
/trīb/ A group of people with a unifying purpose and a recognized leader, a devotion to helping the group, a common dialect and a set of unwritten rules. An Illustrative Case Study: Key Characteristics and Values of Bill Hand’s Business Tribe Abstract Have fun and...
Why Is My Internet So Slow?!
Why Is My Internet So Slow? A Summary of 3/20/20 Article Published by TechRepublic* According to mobile security organization Wandera, internet bandwidth usage trends over recent weeks indicate the following: Use of remote working tools is up 156% from the previous...
Client Profile: Kathryn Maegli Davis
Great job, everybody! You’ve all managed to amaze me over the months and years with your ability to adapt. It’s no small feat to tackle the depth and breadth of change we face while on our computers. You’ve had to learn new skills, work with different programs and...
Estate Planning For Your Computer
Estate Planning For Your Computer by Kimberly A. Hughes, Kimmunitee The Whys and Wherefores Connecting people with one another is gratifying work, especially when the individuals involved are some of the best in their field. Even better when their raison d'être is...