The best way to combat computer infections is to NEVER connect to the internet. Of course, this is not a desired or viable option for most people. But unfortunately, the internet is the most common way of receiving or transmitting infections. Luckily, a mix of the right software and knowledge can go … Read More
5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Monitor
With the Windows 7 EOL coming up, a lot of users are getting new computers. To complete the "upgrade", most people shop for a new monitor as well. With the number of options available, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our guide, "5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Monitor" may help shed some light … Read More
What makes a strong password?
With all the data breaches we see on the news these days, it can sometimes be scary to trust companies with your sensitive information. However, in many cases, sensitive data is gained by an attacker taking advantage of users implementing weak passwords. Today, we will look at some examples of … Read More
Five Things to Consider When Purchasing a New Computer
With the Windows 7 End-Of-Life coming soon (January 14, 2020), a lot of users will need to upgrade Operating Systems. For the majority of users, that typically means getting an entirely new PC altogether. When shopping for a new computer, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options. … Read More
Ultimate Google Search Tips and Tricks Cheat Sheet
We've done a few posts in the past regarding tips and tricks using Google, such as "5 Google Search Tricks You May Not Know", but as you know, there are hundreds of things that Google can do. We would like to share some of our top Google Search Tips and Tricks in this "Cheat Sheet". Please note … Read More
Bad Battery Life on your device? Here are a few things to check.
Smartphones are the new way of life in today's day-to-day life. We can do anything we need to do on a computer from a handheld device. But, what happens if your device's battery life doesn't last? In this post, we'll discuss a few things that you can look at to extend the battery life of your … Read More
How often should I physically clean my computer?
Most PC components have heat sinks which basically distribute heat evenly along a larger surface area to allow to the faster dissipation of heat, much like the radiator in your car. You'll often notice these on the CPU (Typically the largest heat sink), video card, motherboard, RAM and other … Read More
How can I find hidden programs running in the background?
There are programs and utilities that run in the background of every computer. Some of these programs are necessary for your system to function. Others may be malware, adware, or malicious programs designed to hijack your computer or personal information. Let's discuss some ways to access these … Read More
What are targeted ads and how can I turn them off?
If you've ever shopped online for something, you've likely come across a special type of ads called "targeted ads". Usually, it begins when you are browsing online for a particular product, possibly just reading reviews or just researching before a potential purchase. After you switch tasks and … Read More
SandStorm IT Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet
In this post, we'll keep an ongoing list of keyboard shortcuts from posts that have been listed in previous blog posts like "6 Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know" and "6 More Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know". In this "Cheat Sheet", we'll have all of them listed, but with more concise … Read More