Romance Scams Are Becoming Digital Takeovers

By |2026-03-11T11:30:08-08:00March 10th, 2026|IT Blog|

Online dating and social networking platforms have made it easier than ever to meet new people. While many connections are genuine, cybercriminals are increasingly using these platforms to build trust with victims and ultimately gain access to financial accounts, personal information, and even devices. We recently assisted a client who believed their phone, email, and [...]

Claude vs ChatGPT Which Is Right for You

By |2026-03-11T11:30:35-08:00March 3rd, 2026|IT Blog|

Artificial intelligence tools are quickly becoming part of daily business operations. From drafting emails to reviewing contracts and analyzing reports, AI assistants are moving from experimentation to standard workflow tools. Recently, headlines noting that the U.S. Department of Defense is exploring or using advanced AI platforms, including ChatGPT, prompted some users to reconsider which tools [...]

When Emails Disappear It’s Not Accidental

By |2026-03-11T11:30:48-08:00February 24th, 2026|IT Blog|

Recently, we assisted a client who believed important emails were missing. They searched their Inbox, Deleted Items, and even Recoverable Items, but nothing appeared unusual. After deeper review, we discovered the emails were not deleted at all. They were being automatically moved to the Archive folder through a hidden mailbox rule the user did not [...]

Why is the cost of computers going up?

By |2026-03-11T11:24:48-08:00February 17th, 2026|IT Blog|

What’s driving SSD, GPU, and RAM price increases and what you can do about it If you’ve shopped for computers and computer parts recently, you might have noticed SSDs, graphics cards, and even memory (RAM) aren’t as affordable as they used to be. That isn’t just your imagination — industry reports show that a global [...]

Smart Cameras, AI, and Your Privacy

By |2026-02-12T11:28:01-08:00February 10th, 2026|IT Blog|

You may have seen a recent Super Bowl ad highlighting Ring’s new Search Party feature, which uses AI to help locate lost pets by scanning footage from nearby outdoor cameras. The idea is community-driven and well-intentioned, but for many people it raised an important question: how much analysis is happening behind the scenes, and what [...]

Hackers Are Using Microsoft Teams to Target Your Email

By |2026-02-12T11:26:42-08:00February 3rd, 2026|IT Blog|

Recently, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers abused Microsoft Teams invitations to trick users into revealing credentials. The attackers created invites that looked like legitimate billing or subscription notifications and sent them through real Microsoft systems. Because the messages carried familiar Teams branding, many recipients trusted them and followed the instructions, which often [...]

AI Is Already in Your Inbox

By |2026-02-12T11:10:58-08:00January 27th, 2026|IT Blog|

AI is no longer something you have to install or sign up for separately. For many people, it is already built into their email inbox, helping draft messages, suggest replies, summarize long conversations, and filter spam. These tools are offered by major providers, often at no additional cost, and in many cases are enabled by [...]

Why mobile outages matter and how to prepare

By |2026-04-02T10:41:18-08:00January 20th, 2026|IT Blog|

On January 14, 2026, millions of Verizon customers across the United States experienced a widespread wireless outage. Voice calls, text messaging, and mobile data were unavailable for much of the day, and many phones displayed “SOS only,” indicating a complete loss of connection to the Verizon network. Service was largely restored later that evening after [...]

Alternatives for Removing Your Personal Data Online

By |2026-02-12T11:06:31-08:00January 13th, 2026|Uncategorized|

In last week’s Tech Tip Tuesday, we discussed California’s new data deletion platform that allows residents to request removal of their personal information from data brokers. While this tool offers a centralized and regulated approach, not everyone is comfortable using a government operated system to manage their personal data. Also, some people are looking for [...]

California Residents Can Now Reclaim Their Data

By |2026-02-12T11:02:04-08:00January 6th, 2026|IT Blog|

Personal data is collected and shared far more widely than most people realize. Names, phone numbers, home addresses, location history, and online behavior are routinely gathered by data brokers and sold to advertisers and other third parties. Over time, this creates a large digital footprint that increases exposure to spam, scams, and identity misuse. In [...]

Go to Top