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Prolonging the Life of Your Ink Cartridges

Concept Computers

Jul 8, 2019
1 min

Prolonging the Life of Your Ink Cartridges

Spending a lot of money on ink cartridges but don't print much? For many users the cost of maintaining their ink far outweighs the costs of the printer. The general rule of thumb in fact, is that if you print less than 200 pages per year, provided that a print shop is not ridiculously far to get to, printing at said print shop / copy shop is much more economical. Before you ditch the printer, you may want to try a few tips to prolong the life of your cartridges. 1. Don't powe

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Concept Computers

Jul 8, 2019
2 min

Manage Your Passwords

Are you terrible at remembering passwords? Constantly resetting them? Do you have a book of passwords written down somewhere but you can never seem to find it? Do you dread the day you get those "time to update your password" notifications? You may want to consider a password manager. Password managers are apps that are used to generate, pseudo-randomize and store passwords for you so you don't have to be troubled with coming up with new, secure passwords for every program yo

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Concept Computers

Jul 3, 2019
1 min

Why You Should Network Your Computers

Are your home or business computers networked? If not, you may want to consider some of the benefits of connecting your systems. The first and most obvious reason would be data sharing. Multiple individuals can work on a project or document and have access to the most up-to-date version. There are also cost benefits. Networked computers can share printers and other hardware that non-networked computers would normally require individual purchase for. Data protection also becom

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Concept Computers

Jul 2, 2019
2 min

Don't Do This

Have you ever gone to clear up some space on your hard drive, deleted some unknown files and next thing you know... things aren't quite working right? Here are a few things you should NEVER do to your computer (at least without the help of an expert like say... us) 1. Don't delete those unknown files - you may not recognize them, but some may actually be important system files. Always take your computer into to a qualified professional team like Concept Computers to clean you

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Concept Computers

Jun 24, 2019
2 min

Tips for our Mac Friends

Many of our computer tips and tricks are focused on PCs, but that's not our only specialty. Did you know we service Apple products too? We haven't forgotten about you guys... We've put together a few tips and tricks for our Mac friends out there: Siri / spotlight - she's not just for iPhones. You can talk and listen to Siri by pressing command + space (or simply clicking on the Siri button on your menu bar) Screen shots - for your whole screen press shift + command + 3 or shi

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Concept Computers

Jun 20, 2019
1 min

Repair or Replace?

Repair or Replace? For many people, this is a question of financials. Replace once the cost of repairs reach that of a new computer. For most the threshold is around $500 as this is where most base models of computers start. But have you considered all the factors? Safe data transfer is essential. You must be sure you are not transferring over any viruses or malware and that you are able to recover all your important files. Keep in mind that depending on how much you have, da

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Choosing the Right Images for your Website

Concept Computers

Jun 18, 2019
1 min

Choosing the Right Images for your Website

Which image looks better: the left or the right? We're guessing you chose the one on the left. Choosing images for your website is one of the most important things you can do to improve the quality of your site. Your website is there to promote you and / or your service and the images you choose can make a big difference as to whether potential clients see you as professional or amateur. If it is in your budget, we highly recommend not only images that are high-quality, but t

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Concept Computers

Jun 17, 2019
2 min

What is SEO?

It's kind of a big deal in the website world. If you build a website, you want people to be able to find it. And considering that there are A LOT of websites around the world with similar content to yours, you want people to be able to find yours first, right? That is what SEO is all about. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. Search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo are like cataloging systems for websites around the world. When a user makes an inquiry using a search

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Concept Computers

Jun 13, 2019
1 min

How to Customize That Hard-to-See Mouse

Have a hard time finding the mouse on the screen because it is either too small or blends into the background? Did you know that with the new 1903 update you can now change your mouse colour and size? To do so: 1. Click on your start button (the windows symbol in the bottom left corner or your screen traditionally) 2. Click on the gear icon (settings) 3. Scroll down and the select the "Ease of Access" menu 4. Select "Cursor & Pointer Size" under the Vision subtitle 5. Select

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Concept Computers

Jun 12, 2019
1 min

Keyboard Shortcuts for Symbols

In the age of technology, smart phones and shortcuts, symbols and emojis are quickly taking the place of the written word. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em - right? Did you know there is actually a Windows keyboard shortcut to emojis? Pressing the Windows key + ; (that's the Windows key and the semi-colon at the same time) will bring up an emoji menu (pictured here). With the new Windows 10 1903 update, you will also see a section for non-emoji symbols like greater than, less

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Concept Computers

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

The Windows 10 Clipboard History Trick

Ever work on a project that required copying and pasting different items multiple times? Multi-tasking with different items you would like to copy and paste? Did you know that on Windows 10 you can access your clipboard history and select which item you would like to paste instead of just being stuck with the most recent item? Let's go through how to do this! First, you'll need to enable this feature. You can do this is two ways. One is from the start menu, select the setting

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Increasing Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts

Concept Computers

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

Increasing Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts

Do you know your keyboard shortcuts? We love our computers, but it is nice to increase our productivity and get more done in less time so that we can get out and enjoy the day. Here are a few key shortcuts that can help you do just that: CTRL+Z - undo (a personal favourite): this one will save your butt! Undo an accidental delete, overwrite, what the @#$?!... you get the picture. CTRL+C - copy: highlight whatever you want, and copy without having to right-click, scroll down t

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Concept Computers

Jun 3, 2019
2 min

The New Windows 10 Update 1903 Is Here

Get ready for the next Windows 10 Update - officially released on May 22nd the update will roll out in batches. Some key features you will notice: 1. The new Windows Light theme - a stark contrast to the Dark theme, but if you were a fan of that one you have the option of being able to mix and match. 2. Cortana is now separate from the search bar and has improved responses based on previous searches 3. Dedicated hard drive space for system files - while reserving some of your

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The Advantages of Supporting Small Businesses (Like Us, For Example)

Concept Computers

Jun 3, 2019
3 min

The Advantages of Supporting Small Businesses (Like Us, For Example)

We've put together a list of the top 5 reasons to support small businesses in your community, like a computer store let's say... 1. Support We have had the privilege to serve you since 1984 and are proud to say we are still here in the face of the big box store and online shopping era! What gives us that staying power? What sets us apart from those big box stores? In a word: support. We go above and beyond to support you in ways those others big retailers can't. Concept is a

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Twice the Antivirus, None of the Defense

Concept Computers

May 15, 2019
1 min

Twice the Antivirus, None of the Defense

Having more than one anti-virus program can actually render your computer defenseless. Anti-virus programs can conflict with one another, almost as though each one sees the other as a virus. It is also important to consider the quality of your anti-virus program. In most cases, you get what you pay for. Free programs are often loaded with junk ware that will bog your computer down and create extra work for your defense system. Be sure to choose a quality program with a high d

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Concept Computers

May 8, 2019
1 min

Mmmmm... Cookies!

Not the delicious edibles, but those ubiquitous little bits of data that many simply smile and nod about or are even a bit afraid of. So let's talk about what they are. Cookies are simply data tables that store user preferences. There are two main types of cookies: first-party and third-party. First-party cookies are data tables created by the website that a user is visiting. These cookies are generally user-accepted as they allow you to do things like shop online for multipl

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Concept Computers

May 6, 2019
2 min

Choosing Website Content

It can be daunting building your first website, whether it be for business or personal, you want it to have the best content. Not too much, not too little. Not to worry, we will guide you through the process. Here is some content we highly recommend you consider for your site: Home - catch your audience's eye and give them a few quick main selling points. About (who) - tell your story, what motivates you, your principles, ethics and background. This allows you to connect with

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You Asked, We Answered: What is a Jumper?

Concept Computers

May 6, 2019
1 min

You Asked, We Answered: What is a Jumper?

Jumpers are pieces of hardware whose absence, presence and placement determines the configuration of a larger piece of hardware. They allow you to physically control the operation of the hardware as opposed to doing so with software. The jumpers themselves are metal posts operating as part of an electrical circuit on a piece of hardware such as a motherboard or hard drive. Placing a small piece of wire or plastic / metal plug called a jumper cap on one or more of the posts wi

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Restore Your Yellowed Machine With This Hot Tip!

Concept Computers

May 6, 2019
1 min

Restore Your Yellowed Machine With This Hot Tip!

Hot tip time: Does your computer sit in the sun and look like this? The good news is you can get them looking white again with a few simple steps that we have tried and tested. 1. Safety first: put on some gloves and eye wear just in case! 2. Mix a bottle of hydrogen peroxide (3%) with about 1/4 tsp of Oxy Clean (the laundry booster) - you can also just make a water and Oxy Clean paste. 3. Soak some paper towel in the solution and squeeze out just enough so it is not dripping

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Concept Computers

May 6, 2019
1 min

Geek Talk - Chipsets

Longing for more geek talk? Let's talk about chipsets. A chipset is a component that allows your motherboard to talk to certain components in your computer. Formerly a numerous group of little chips that performed this function for each specific component, a chipset is now a single chip that acts as a communication hub for components that are not now integrated into the CPU itself. Your chipset will determine which of the components it communicates with are compatible with yo

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