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Google Search Tricks

5 More Google Search Tricks You May Not Know

By SandStorm IT | January 30, 2024
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As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, we could provide you with hundreds of Google tips instead of just five, so here are five more to get the most out of Google, the most popular site on the Internet (Source: Wikipedia). Get More Relevant Search Results When you search for multiple words, oftentimes Google…

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Windows 10 End of Life

Windows 10 End of Life (EOL) is October 14, 2025 – How can I prepare?

By Jeff Fowler | January 23, 2024
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With the impending End-of-Life (EOL) for Windows 10 set on October 14, 2025, users are preparing for the transition to the latest operating system, Windows 11. In this post, we’ll delve deeper into the reasons behind Windows 10’s EOL, what users can expect after the cutoff, and a glimpse into the anticipated Windows 12. Why…

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difference between Intel's i3, i5 and i7 processors

What’s the difference between Intel’s processors (i3, i5, i7 and i9)?

By SandStorm IT | January 8, 2024
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If you’ve been shopping for a new PC recently, chances are, you’ve probably seen a lot of “Intel i3” or “Intel i5” stickers on the PC, or somewhere on the packaging. These are Intel’s current line up of processors, the i3, the i5, i7 and the i9. It may be difficult to determine exactly what…

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5 Awesome Google Chrome Extensions to Optimize Your Browsing Experience

By Jeff Fowler | January 2, 2024
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In the recent years, Google Chrome has taken the browser market by storm, with over 62% of users now using Google Chrome (according to Oberlo). Most users view it as an easier, faster way to browse the internet. According to reports (source: Truelist), there are now over 176,608 different Chrome extensions available on the marketplace,…

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endpoint Malware protection

Do I still need endpoint Malware protection?

By SandStorm IT | November 21, 2023
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If you’ve used a computer anytime over the past 20 years, you’ve probably been infected by a virus, malware, or some other malicious piece of software.  You may have been lucky and been able to get it cleaned off without much trouble or maybe you weren’t so lucky and lost data.  Think about today, what…

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Data Hashing and Encryption

What is Data Hashing/Encryption and How Do They Help Security?

By SandStorm IT | November 7, 2023
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Data Hashing. Encryption. These are words that one hears all the time about the topic of security. Sometimes, they are used interchangeably when they are different things despite both being critical to security. In this blog post, we will explain both and also explain how they can be used in conjunction to achieve a higher…

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most common cyber-attack

Why is phishing still the most common cyber-attack?

By Josh Yarbrough | September 26, 2023
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What is phishing? Phishing.org defines phishing as “A cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords.” This is a very common and…

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Fake Virus Warnings

How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings

By SandStorm IT | August 8, 2023
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You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like that pops up. You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is infected with something truly…

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purchasing a printer

What should I look for when purchasing a printer?

By Jeff Fowler | July 25, 2023
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Deciding on which printer to purchase for your organization is no easy task.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed given the complicated technical specs and hundreds of models available. However, with a little research and groundwork, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration in the shopping phase and, potentially, save money in the…

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Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

6 More Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know

By Jeff Fowler | June 27, 2023
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Based on our first “6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know” post, we decided that it was time to do another one with even more shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts give you an easy way to accomplish certain tasks faster and more efficiently. In this post, we’ll be going over some of the keyboard shortcuts that…

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