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11 helpful articles about hardware

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What to Do When Your Computer Won't Turn On

Computer won't start? Follow these simple troubleshooting steps that fix the problem 60% of the time, or call us for same-day help in western CT.

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Best Printers for Home Offices (And How to Fix Common Problems)

If you work from home in western Connecticut—whether you're in Litchfield County, Fairfield County, or over in New Haven County—you know that a good p...

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External Hard Drive Not Showing Up? Data Recovery Options

Here in western Connecticut, from Heritage Village in Southbury to homes throughout Litchfield, Fairfield, and New Haven counties, we get call...

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Windows 11 Requirements: Complete System Requirements and Compatibility Guide

Windows 11 represents Microsoft’s most significant operating system update in years, bringing a modern interface, enhanced security features, and improved productivity tools. However, these impr

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What Happens When Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025? Complete Guide to Your Options

Windows 10 is reaching the end of its official support on October 14, 2025. That means Microsoft will stop releasing new features and routine security updates for the general public. For most users, t

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What is my Wi-Fi password?

It is easy to do. Forgetting the Wi-Fi password is a common occurrence. There are several ways to find out what the password is. Try these steps:

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Energy Savings

With the cost of everything rising, there are some things you can do with your tech to help save some money. Try the following:

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Scan to E-mail issue (HP)

When you try to scan a doc or image and send via e-mail you get an error message that there is a “server connection error. There was a problem connecting to the server. Press Retry or Ok to exit.”

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How to change the sensitivity of a touchpad on a laptop

When you move your hand across the touch-pad of many laptops the mouse seems to move all over. The reason may be the sensitivity level of the device is set to high. Reducing the sensitivity of the t

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Business Continuance

No matter the size of your business, the ability to continue doing business after a catastrophic event can be critical to the long run success of your company. Setting up a plan is simple if you foll

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Keyboard Shortcuts: Dual Monitors

Having dual monitors allows you to open programs on different screens. This is a very efficient solution when the user constantly needs to “alt-tab” between programs. Open one program and drag it to

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