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Mining Rigs for Crypto-Currency
Interested in crypto-currency mining? We do it right! Mining takes specialized machines that are designed specifically for that function...

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Apr 26, 20211 min read
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Troubleshooting Wireless Printer Issues
Wireless printer giving you troubles? We often get complaints of wireless accessories disconnecting from machines, which may be a sign of...

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Apr 20, 20211 min read
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Telus Troubles
Are you a Telus webmail user? Many of our clients are reporting difficulties since the recent switch of their webmail to Gmail. If you...

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Apr 11, 20211 min read
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Why is my Computer so Slow?
One of the most common questions we get asked is, "Why is my computer so slow?". While there are many possible answers to this question,...

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Apr 4, 20211 min read
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Must-have Accessories for New Gamers
If you've just gotten into gaming you can already see how easy it is to spend hours glued to your screen. In addition to a worthy setup...

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Mar 28, 20211 min read
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Hot Tip for Better Gaming: Keep Your Machine Clean!
As a PC gamer, one of the best tips we can give is to keep your computer clean. Gaming is a demanding task for your machine, and as it...

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Mar 21, 20211 min read
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What to do When Your Computer Freezes
What is the best thing to do if your computer freezes? 1. Wait - give your computer a second to catch up and see if it resolves itself,...

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Mar 14, 20212 min read
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Solving Connectivity Issues
Internet connectivity issues can be massively frustrating, especially when so many people are working from home these days. If your...

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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Computer Service: What to Do and When to do it.
Computer maintenance: what should you be doing? how often should you be doing it? Ideally, you should have your computer serviced...

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Feb 28, 20211 min read
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Data Migration: What You Can and Cannot Take With You To A New Computer
There are many things you can transfer from an old computer to a new computer, including: - documents / files / folders - emails stored...

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Feb 21, 20211 min read
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Extend the Life of Your Computer's Battery
There's nothing like a new computer battery. You feel like you can use your machine all day and not worry about the computer suddenly...

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Feb 14, 20211 min read
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Passwords vs. PINs
Pin or password: Which should you choose and why? A pin uses strictly numbers, whereas a password can contain numbers, letters and...

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Feb 11, 20212 min read
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Is This an Email Scam?
Email scam attempts happen all too often. Cyber criminals most often try to get you to enter personal or payment information that they...

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Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Updates Cramping Your Style?
Did you know you can set Windows updates to occur OUTSIDE of active hours? 1 . Click the Start menu --> settings (cog wheel icon) -->...

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Jan 24, 20211 min read
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The New Windows 10X - What's It For?
What is Windows 10X? It is a simplified version of Windows 10 that was originally designed for foldable and dual-screen devices, but...

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Jan 17, 20211 min read
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What Is Two-factor Authentication and Do I Need It?
With the majority of life happening online these days, data breaches are unsurprisingly on the rise. To combat this, many online...

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Jan 10, 20212 min read
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When to Install Optional Windows Updates
What is an "Optional Update" in Windows 10, and should you install them? According to Microsoft on their optional updates page, these...

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Jan 3, 20211 min read
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Make Your New Computer Even Better!
Got something special for your Geekmas??? Bring it down and let us have a look! New computers are typically loaded with unnecessary...

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Dec 20, 20201 min read
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Holiday Gifts for Gamers
It's official... you're into last-minute Christmas shopping territory! Got a gamer on your list? Check out Concept's line of custom...

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Dec 13, 20201 min read
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Fake Windows Update Ransomware Alert
Ransomware is a type of computer virus that encrypts files and programs, then demands a ransom payment to un-encrypt them. One to keep...

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Nov 29, 20201 min read
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