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(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...
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Concept Computers
- Jun 4, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- May 27, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- May 21, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- May 11, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- May 4, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Apr 26, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Apr 20, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Apr 11, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Apr 4, 2021
- 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,...
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Concept Computers
- Mar 28, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Mar 21, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Mar 14, 2021
- 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,...
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Concept Computers
- Mar 7, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Feb 28, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Feb 21, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Feb 14, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Feb 11, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Jan 31, 2021
- 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...
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Concept Computers
- Jan 24, 2021
- 1 min
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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