Is Your Identity Safe
It is no surprise that identity theft is something we should all be concerned with. But did you know that last year’s identity theft numbers increased to more than 650%, and is expected at easily double again next year.
Managing Apple Computers
Apple computers are easier to use and maintain than Windows computers. Or are they? Before answering this question, it is essential to understand that computers are very much like people. We all come in different shapes and sizes, with everyday emotions and reactions. We eat differently, affecting our behaviors and health. We stress and scream….
Spa Treatment
It’s that time again! MyITAssistant is holding another $20 Tune-Up Weekend this Friday thru Sunday (4/24 – 4/26). Drop off your computer and let us give your computer a spa treatment it deserves. Your computer has been working hard day in and day out, perhaps even showing signs of exhaustion. So why not give your…
Can you recover your Outlook files?
Its always a good thing to ensure you are prepared. If you use Microsoft Outlook for mail, this might be the perfect time to verify you can recover all your Outlook information. If something were to happen, emails, contacts, calendar events and tasks could be lost. Outlook stores this information into a single file that can…
Feeling Lucky?
MyITAssistant takes protection to a whole new level, with Web Protection. Now you can feel confident knowing there is a security blanket in place when using the Internet. This is an upgrade to the already amazing Guardian services provided by MyITAssistant. With web protection in place, Guardian will actively protect and block: Malware sites Phishing…
Windows 8.1 to Windows 10
Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 sometime late this year (2015). Those expecting Windows 9 – well, Microsoft decided to skip it completely. There is some good news that every Windows user should be aware of when Windows 10 arrives – a FREE upgrade. Microsoft will be providing an upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. There is a catch…
Is your Data Safe?
We have a backup service available that would suit your needs, without needing a server. The Data Guardian service is a local and online backup service that is HIPAA compliant – offering up to military grade encryption, if you desire it. As with our website hosting services, you would need to be a subscriber of…
Windows 7 & 8 – Deadline to Stay Updated
Looks like Microsoft is now pushing users of Windows 7 and 8 to upgrade to Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.1 to upgrade to Windows 8.1 Update. Windows 8.1 Update was released today, giving users 5-weeks to perform the update to Windows 8.1 Update. It is understood that users not upgrade to the latest version will not…
Windows 8.1 Tip – Boot to Desktop
When Windows 8.1 boots up it goes directly to the Windows Start page, showing the tiles. This may not be productive for you. A simple change can be made to go directly to the desktop. Follow the steps below and you will be good to go: From your Desktop, Right Click the Windows Taskbar, running…
Windows 8.1 Tip – Start Page
Remember the old START button, in the lower left corner, we all have been used to clicking for years… well Microsoft decided to improve it. Since Windows 8 the Windows Start page is the start button in full view. Just as with the old Start button, you can simply start typing to find programs that…