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Jun 12
1 min

Windows Upcoming Release Rumors

The Windows rumors are flying this week as Microsoft announces a "What's Next for Windows" event on June 24th. The new Windows logo shadow looks suspiciously like the number 11 and the event is set to start at 11 am... we wonder what the next version of Windows will be called??? While new Windows versions don't have the best reputation for smoothness, we highly recommend getting on-board with Windows 10 if you are still one of the few clinging to earlier versions. For the tim

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(Not so) Fun Facts About Computer Viruses

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Jun 9
1 min

(Not so) Fun Facts About Computer Viruses

Some (not so) fun facts about computer viruses: 1. About 70% of virus engineers work for organized crime operations 2. Hackers write approximately 6000 new viruses each month 3. More than 90% of emails are spam 4. MyDoom is the most expensive computer virus in history; it cost an estimated $38.5 billion in damages and was the fastest spreading computer virus known 5. One of the largest computer security breaches in the US happened because someone dropped a flash drive Makes y

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Jun 4
1 min

Wifi Problems? Try This!

Wifi giving you troubles? Here are a few things to try before giving your service provider an earful: - reset your modem/router - unplug the modem and wait at least 30 seconds before plugging it back in - check for updates - out-of-date drivers can really mess with a component's ability to function properly - test other devices in your household - if they are not having connectivity problems, it's most likely your errant device - move your device or router - dead zones in you

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May 27
1 min

Yes, MACs can get viruses

It's a common misconception that MACs don't get viruses, but THEY DO! In fact, one recent study claims that MAC viruses increased by 1000 percent in 2020. And this year, many machines have been infected by the mysterious Silver Sparrow malware. So, how to prevent them? Just like a PC, the first step is a trusted anti-virus program (JUST ONE! Multiple anti-virus programs can actually work against each other) and the next is regular maintenance of your machine. Luckily, Concept

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May 21
2 min

Senior Cyber Safety Tips

During COVID we're spending more time online than ever before, including many seniors who may not have much knowledge of how to protect themselves from cyber threats. Here are a few tips to keep you and your loved ones safe online: 1. Secure your access: use complex passwords, or better yet, pass phrases of at least four words or 15 characters. Be sure to use a different password for every site. This can get tedious to manage, so consider using a password manager, which store

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Add More Flo to Your Computing Experience

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May 11
1 min

Add More Flo to Your Computing Experience

Meet Flo. A masterpiece of minimalist design, Concept's Flo series runs as cool and as quietly as it looks. High air flow capabilities and clean cable management allows maximum cooling, allowing the system to be easily pushed to the outer limits of performance. And it does so in near total silence. Built around an unlocked Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread processor with a clock speed of up to 4.7 GHz, coupled with a generous (and expandable) 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB NVME solid sta

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May 4
2 min

Best Computers for School

In honour of Teacher's Week, we thought we'd feature some computer essentials for school computers that you should look for to enhance your (and your teacher's) school experience: - Storage capacity: your storage needs will vary depending on the type of classes you are taking, but in general, aim for 1 TB; if you need more space, purchase online storage or grab an external hard drive - Processor: if your classes demand a lot from your computer, like image rendering or video e

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Apr 26
1 min

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 and that function only! While you may not be able to undergo other tasks on this machine, it does make them incredibly efficient at what they are designed to do and if you have a keen eye for it, a great investment! These rigs can be purchased as is, custom built for you or even by you! To speak to us about all your cryto-currency mining nee

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Apr 20
1 min

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 out-of-date drivers or software or incompatible devices. Not to worry! We are expert problem-solvers and the best part? We can often diagnose these problems remotely, so you don't have to drag your machine and peripherals down to our showroom. To speak to us about all your computer accessory and peripheral needs, come see us in-store at 125

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Apr 12
1 min

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 used Outlook or any other desktop app to check your Telus mail, you may be experiencing difficulties with the migration. Email migration from a desktop app can be confusing and takes time to download the proper files for transfer from a desktop app to a web-based app. Not to worry! We can help! To speak to us about all your email migration nee

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Apr 5
1 min

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, we've put together a list of some of the most common reasons: - your hard drive is almost full - you are low on RAM (random access memory) - you have too many programs running at the same time - you are performing a demanding task (like image rendering or video editing) that requires upgraded components - you have a computer virus or malware

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Mar 29
1 min

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 for your machine, your accessories play a vital role in your experience. We highly recommend spending a few extra dollars on ergonomic gaming equipment like a keyboard and mouse. A headset that molds to the shape of your dome with a decent microphone and noise-isolation features is also a must. If keyboard gaming is not your thing, controller

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Hot Tip for Better Gaming: Keep Your Machine Clean!

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Mar 22
1 min

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 works it generates heat, but if it can't keep itself cool you start to run into performance problems and eventually overall failure. Dust, hair, pet fur and many other small particles will clog up vents and fans over time with regular use. The dirt needs to be cleaned often and GENTLY. This does not mean with a vacuum or by blowing on it. Vacu

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Mar 14
2 min

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, especially if you are performing a task that is particularly demanding on your CPU 2. Check your mouse batteries or connection - if your mouse is not working properly, your computer can APPEAR frozen, when it is in fact not 3. CTRL + ALT + DEL - this combination of keys will bring up your task manager which will allow you to either close the

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Mar 8
1 min

Solving Connectivity Issues

Internet connectivity issues can be massively frustrating, especially when so many people are working from home these days. If your internet connection is unreliable, the first step is to contact your internet service provider to check to see if there are any issues from there end or if they can perform a reset. If this doesn't solve the problem, there may be an issue with your machine. Dropped internet connections can happen due to viruses, a bad network card, faulty or dete

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Computer Service: What to Do and When to do it.

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Mar 1
1 min

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 monthly. This doesn't mean bringing your machine down to the shop every month - but ensuring you have all the necessary updates and patches, running a proper virus check, running health diagnostics and clearing out any junkware are key elements to a long computer life. Annually, you should have your computer cleaned and serviced at a qualified comp

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Data Migration: What You Can and Cannot Take With You To A New Computer

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Feb 22
1 min

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 on your computer - bookmarks / favourites - desktop background - user accounts and settings You cannot however, transfer over programs. This is because programs form a relationship with the registry and other Windows files. This does not mean you have to buy a whole new program, but it DOES mean you MUST keep a record of your product key! Nee

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Extend the Life of Your Computer's Battery

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Feb 15
1 min

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 dying on you in the middle of a report. Fast forward a few years... you're probably more prone to keeping you machine plugged in all day. The charge never last very long and you're always paranoid you won't be able to plug in on time once you get the low battery warning. The good news is there are things you can do to prolong the life of your c

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Feb 12
2 min

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 symbols. Given a 0-9 keypad, there are 10 billion possible numeric combinations for a pin, but with over 90 possible characters in password you're looking at 59,873,693,923,837,900,000 possible combinations for a password. You can also consider that most PINs are short and passwords tend to be long. So in a nutshell, a password is more secure BUT

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Feb 1
2 min

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 can later use for their own purposes. So how can you recognize an email scam? Here are a few things to watch out for: - The email asks for you to enter personal or payment information (legitimate companies will never ask this!) - The email uses a generic salutation (ex. dear customer or dear account holder) - The "from" email address is not fr

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Windows Upcoming Release Rumors

(Not so) Fun Facts About Computer Viruses

Wifi Problems? Try This!

Yes, MACs can get viruses

Senior Cyber Safety Tips

Add More Flo to Your Computing Experience

Best Computers for School

Mining Rigs for Crypto-Currency

Troubleshooting Wireless Printer Issues

Telus Troubles

Why is my Computer so Slow?

Must-have Accessories for New Gamers

Hot Tip for Better Gaming: Keep Your Machine Clean!

What to do When Your Computer Freezes

Solving Connectivity Issues

Computer Service: What to Do and When to do it.

Data Migration: What You Can and Cannot Take With You To A New Computer

Extend the Life of Your Computer's Battery

Passwords vs. PINs

Is This an Email Scam?

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