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09 May

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Windows 7 is Dying Windows 7 reaches its "end of life". This means that Microsoft will no longer be working on it, causing it to become extremely unsafe and more inefficient, similar to how versions such as Windows XP and Windows Vista already are. Starting in 2020, Windows 7 will be a target for hackers like no other, putting your data and personal security at risk. The solution? Upgrade to Windows 10! It's faster, safer, more powerful, and overall a great decision to make for anyone using an older operating system. Windows 10 is the latest and greatest from Microsoft, receiving new features and performance improvements all the time. Windows 10 is set to reach its end of life state in 2025, so all of its users will continue to receive constant support for another six years! See if your computer meets the minimum specifications to run windows 10 Security: Windows 10 is by far the most secure version ever released. This is in part due to the fact that it's newer, smarter, and more aware of modern security threats. However, a large portion of the security of Windows 10 comes from continuous security updates from Microsoft. These updates come so frequently that your computer will install them automatically. Constant security updates are crucial to the safety of an operating system. It's time to upgrade. Speed: You may think that because Windows 10 is newer and has more features than Windows 7, it may run slower. This is not true! Windows 10 not only brought new and helpful features to the table, but it also increased the speed of several things like startup time, time taken to wake from sleep, and general computer performance speed. Even on older machines, Windows 10 speeds up computers by being a more efficient operating system than Windows 7. Features: It goes without saying that a new version of anything comes with new features. Windows 10 is no exception, as it's chock-full of new things relating to user assistance, visual design, ease of access, and computer maintenance. An operating system has never been so easy to navigate with the addition of Microsoft's new AI assistant, Cortana. A Siri-like program that can answer various questions about the operating system, general knowledge, or your data that you've input into it such as contacts and calendar events. The new design of Windows 10 is also sleeker than ever, taking the top spot on many people's lists of most attractive operating systems. This is all accomplished while still retaining that old and reliable Windows 7 layout of things. You won't have to wonder where most things are in Windows 10, because Microsoft didn't waste time by reorganizing every utility just so users would have to re-learn where to find things. The content and design of the latest Windows operating system is more solid, consistent, and robust than ever. Worried about the transfer? If you’re concerned about having to learn to use a new operating system, don’t be. Windows 10 is largely similar to Windows 7 in its layout, and Windows 10 is equipped with a much greater range of helpful tools to assist all users in navigating their computers. Additionally, the upgrade from Windows 7 can be completely seamless, maintaining all of your programs and personal files in exactly the same place as they were. At NEPA Geeks, we guarantee that the process will be as simple and as stress-free as possible. Need help making the switch? Call us at 570-235-1946, and we'll handle it all from backing up your data, to protecting your computer by upgrading it to the latest version of Windows. You won't look back. Contact ...

23 Apr

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 Are You Backing Up the Right Way? The 31st of March is World Backup day and it’s a great time for backing up. So this is your reminder, that even if you only do this once a year when the calendar tells you to, it’s time to flip that to-do list and make it happen! But how? What’s the easiest, most effective way for your business to backup? You've probably heard of file backup by a number of names: Cloud Sync, Cloud Backup or Cloud Storage. They’re all similar enough to be confusing and meaningless enough to be anything. Here’s what they mean and which one you need today. Cloud Sync Backing up is possible with Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, etc. They are services that sync up with a single folder on your computer. They mirror it. When a file changes in one, the sync service rushes to change it on your computer too, so they are always the same. Cloud Sync services are hugely flexible for remote employees. They’re ridiculously easy to use, require no training, and the free tiers are enough for most individuals. This all sounds amazing, right? Except...

16 Apr

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How to Maintain Your Computer (Without Lifting a Finger!) If you want to maintain your own computer, this is the article for you. There’s so much to keep track of that it’s no wonder most people forget the routine maintenance. Of course, the problem with being reactive is the damage is already done. Photos and files get lost forever in a crash, and information gets stolen in a hack. By then it’s far too late. It’s a bit like closing the gate after the horses have already fled. This is where proactive people come out on top. Thousands upon thousands of homes around the world are using managed services to put computer problems firmly behind them. It’s a done-for-you maintenance program we offer, and here’s why it’s the best choice. You’re Always Up to Date It seems like every second day there’s some new and urgent update waiting to be installed. Whether they’re patching security flaws or adding new features, they seem endless. Sometimes, it goes beyond inconvenient, it gets overwhelming! Even if they do install automatically, they tend to do it at the worst possible moment, leaving you to wait up to 30 minutes when all you wanted to do was quickly check your email. Using our special managed services software, we can make sure your computer’s updates are all finished and done - before you sit down to use it. After all, updates are supposed to make your experience more secure and more enjoyable! You’ve Got Super Anti-Virus The best anti-virus is the one that’s up-to-date and running, yet you’d be surprised how many people switch it off or never let it update. While you might be in the habit of scanning files and browsing safely, others in your home might not have the same priorities. Having managed services ensures your anti-virus is always running and dealing with any viruses it finds. As soon as a new virus becomes known, we make sure your system is actively protected against it. We also monitor for cyber-attacks and can alert you before they become a problem. Your Hardware Stays Healthy Our special software monitors the health of your hardware, eg, your hard drive, looking for early warning signs of failure. If detected, we can let you know in advance. This means you’re able to get it repaired at your convenience, making sure no files are lost and no other hardware is damaged in a domino failure. You Never Miss A Backup The worst part of a crash or hack isn’t the financial cost, it’s losing your files forever. People have their entire collection of photos stored on their computer, plus important family files, most of which can never be replaced or recreated. Managed services ensures your backup is working correctly. Backed up files are ready to go when you are, and losing files to corruption, failure or theft is a thing of the past. Support is A Phone Call Away Just got a new printer and it won’t play nice? Got a weird error popping up? Your laptop won’t talk to the wifi? Our remote support team can help with whatever technology issue has been bugging you and wasting your time. No nonsense advice is just a phone call away, and our team can remotely connect to diagnose and fix many problems. This means you can likely skip the cord shuffle and carting your computer into the shop, and still get your most pressing computer issues fixed. You’re Always Optimized Whether your computer is actively playing up or not, our monitoring service can keep in touch with your event logs, services and processes and look out for anything that needs correction. This means we’re effectively stopping problems before they get to you, making sure that when you sit down to use your computer, it’s doing exactly what you want. Put computer problems behind you - get managed services today. Call us at 570.235.1946 or visit our Contact Page...

17 Jul

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How to Make Your Photos Last A Lifetime (and Beyond) Digital cameras are great, and thanks to smartphones, we have one with us almost all the time. We're taking more photos than ever before, and building a lifetime of digital data. But despite the enormous value of these photos and videos, most people don't have a backup. It's time to shine a light on this essential task and make it a regular habit before those precious memories are gone forever. If you asked someone what possession they'd save from a house fire, most would say photos. But with digital photos, you don't need a fire to lose everything. Digital photos can disappear in the blink of an eye with hardware failure or theft. There's no warning, no smoke alarm, and without a contingency plan there is no chance to recover the data. It's time to get set up with a true backup system. Is one copy enough? You might think saving your information to an external hard drive or flash drive is enough. You're right, it's better than nothing, but since the data is stored in only one place, this isn't a backup - it's just storage. That drive could fail at any moment, perhaps from age, malfunction or plain old theft. Often enough, that drive even becomes lost over the years, put somewhere 'safe' and promptly forgotten! And with the way technology is moving, accessing that data in 5 years might even bring up compatibility issues ñ some newer computers don't even have CD/DVD drives, yet hundreds of thousands of homes would still have photos stored on a disc. Two copies? You might have your extra storage drive as backup and keep a copy on your computer. This is a better solution, and how most people store their data, but it still isn't enough. While you're protected against device failure, that house fire is going to take both copies up in flames. Thieves grab the external drive while they're bundling up your computer too, so again, you'd be left with zero copies. It's close, but it's not a true backup system. The rule of three We subscribe to the backup rule of three, also known as the 3-2-1 Backup Rule. Just reading this may sound like overkill, but tech is fragile and device failure is a constant risk. We recommend keeping one copy on the computer/device, another on an external drive, and a third copy as last resort tucked safely away in the cloud. If the day comes that you need your data back, it's ready and waiting in perfect condition. Cloud technology also means your data is far away from any potential fire or flood, it's secure and with the right provider, guaranteed against loss. There's a saying in the IT industry: "There are two kinds of people: those who backup, and those who have never lost all their data". No matter what the cause of your data loss, it always has a deep impact, particularly when it comes to precious data. While re-creating some homework or the family budget might just be inconvenient, there's no way to recreate photos once they're gone. It's a loss that hurts for a long time, but it's also so very avoidable. If you value your data, give us a call at 570.235.1946 or visit our Contact Page...

28 May

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Apple Users Beware of Find My iPhone Exploit We are warning all customers with iPhones and iPads to immediately back up their devices either to their iCloud account or personal computers. Several news outlets have reported that hackers are using a Find My iPhone exploit to remotely lock-up iPhones and iPads. The "Find My iPhone" feature is a safety mechanism that allows a user to lock-down and erase sensitive data if their device is lost or stolen. However, in the wrong hands, this feature can be used to disable devices and, in the case of this attack, demand a ransom to reactivate it. The hackers are using a classic attack known as "phishing" to set up sites that look like legitimate Apple websites. Users enter their email and password into sites, not knowing it is a fake. Then, hackers use this information to access and lock the devices using the "Find My iPhone" feature to demand a ransom in exchange for unlocking the device. Back Up Before Its Too Late Again, if you haven't done so already, backup your data to iCloud or your computer. Users should bring their devices to the nearest Apple store if they've been compromised. It is important to set up your iCloud account and backup your data immediately. Doing so is the only way to get your photos, pictures and music back after a hardware reset. For more information on this attack, visit BGR.com or ArsTechnica.com. Stay protected from exploits like this. Call now at 570-235-1946 or visit our Contact Page...