Here’s What to Do (And What Not  to Do) It happens fast. One second you’re answering emails. The next second your coffee, water, soda, or worse - is soaking into your keyboard. Keyboard spills are one of the most common accidents we see. And the first few minutes matter more than you think. Before you panic, here’s what to do. Step 1: Power It Down Immediately If it’s a laptop: Unplug the charger Hold the power button down and shut it off Disconnect any external devices If po

Simple habits that keep your tech running strong Most people don’t think about computer maintenance until something slows down, freezes, or refuses to start. But just like your car needs oil changes and your HVAC needs filter replacements, your computer benefits from simple, consistent care. The good news? You don’t need to be a technician to keep your system healthy. A basic routine goes a long way. 1. Keep It Updated (Monthly Check) Software updates aren’t just about new fe

Here at Computer Corner, we encourage you to protect your computer from harmful viruses that can wreak havoc in your software and life. While there is no foolproof way to keep your computer 100% safe, these programs are designed to minimize threats while you go about your daily business online. Today, we want to talk about our top pick for virus software that will provide even more security against attacks. Here at Computer Corner, we encourage you to protect your computer fr

The computer geeks will tell you that there are better firewalls out there - for example, we recommend SonicWall Firewalls to protect our small business customers. For high risk environments, a physical firewall from SonicWall is your best solution. Fortunately, you don't need Fort Knox . Run, don't walk, to your computer settings and make sure Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall is enabled. As we've recently seen , cyberattacks are part of modern warfare and this isn't a Ho

Within three hours, Microsoft threw itself into the middle of a ground war in Europe — from 5,500 miles away. The threat center, north of Seattle, had been on high alert, and it quickly picked apart the malware, named it “FoxBlade” and notified Ukraine’s top cyberdefense authority. Within three hours, Microsoft’s virus detection systems had been updated to block the code, which erases — “wipes” — data on computers in a network. We've all been watching the news and reading the

In today’s age of scammers, spammers, and phishing, we continually hear stories of people being scammed by what they thought was a legitimate request from a known service provider. The scammers and hackers are getting more and more clever with every new phishing scheme and it's frustrating to hear of unsuspecting friends and family members being taken advantage of. Here are some easy tips to remember. In today’s age of scammers, spammers, and phishing, it’s a story you hear a

We all make ‘em. (Or at least the most optimistic of us do). Resolutions for the New Year. Let’s face, it they’re hard to keep. Here’s some that are not so hard to keep and that will make your computing lives a bit better. 1. Always back up the data on your hard drive and learn how to restore it, in case of an emergency. Please read my “ Back it up, Buddy ” blog for more detail. 2. Change your passwords in any banking or financial site at least once a month and never keep the