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Back That Drive Up (and Never Lose Your Data Again)
By Anna South April 26th, 2018 in Blog, Clients, News
Back That Drive Up Why You Need Back Up Your Data Did you know that every time you enjoy an unsweetened oat milk double mocha in the general vicinity of your beloved computer, you also swing a glittering red cape in front of the Grim Data Reaper? And it’s not just sweet, delicious liquid that
Free Data Recovery Service for Mudslide Victims Aids Non-Profit Rebuilding Efforts
By Evan Asher March 15th, 2018 in Blog, Clients, Community, News
While there are no words for the devastation experienced by our community as a result of the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslide, here at TechEase we’re both heartened by the ongoing relief efforts and proud to play our part by offering free data recovery to those affected.
Should you upgrade to Windows 10?
By Evan Asher November 6th, 2015 in Blog
Microsoft is constantly pushing the free upgrade to Windows 10 to any Windows 7 and Windows 8 users, so naturally clients want to know if they should click on the update and install it. We have maintained that upgrading is a very bad idea, and we have several clients every week bringing in their computers
Santa Barbara Computer E-Waste Collection 5/2 & 5/3
By Evan Asher February 28th, 2014 in Blog
On May 2nd & 3rd from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Santa Barbara residents can bring laptop and desktop computers, LCD and CRT monitors, printers and any other electronic devices to the Sears parking lot for proper E-Waste recycling. They will accept any electronic device that has a power cord or runs on batteries, with
Santa Barbara Computer E-Waste Collection 4/26-4/27
By Evan Asher April 16th, 2013 in Blog
On April 26th & 27th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Santa Barbara residents can bring laptop and desktop computers, LCD and CRT monitors, printers and any other electronic devices to the Sears parking lot for proper E-Waste recycling. They will accept any electronic device that has a power cord or runs on batteries, with
Firefox Improves Security with Click to Play Blocklist
By Evan Asher November 20th, 2012 in Blog
Infections are one of our most frequent calls, and frequently these infections are downloaded through vulnerable plugins. Firefox has now released version 17 of their browser, which includes “Click to Play” windows for plugins like Java and Flash. This alerts you if your plugin is outdated and should be updated. It also gives you the
