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Online Safety and Screen Time Limits for Kids

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Summer is here, school is out, and that means your kids should be outside enjoying the sunshine, swimming in the pool, or taking part in your library’s summer reading program.  For kids the prospect of these activities may or may not be as exciting as the idea of watching hours of TV or playing video [...]

Countdown to Windows XP Obsolescence

This is a special notice for all Windows XP users.  The countdown to the date when the Windows XP operating system will be formally obsolete has begun. Beginning on April 8, 2014, Microsoft and all other hardware and software companies will discontinue their support of the Windows XP system.  When that happens, XP will become [...]

Computer Data Organization

A previous post discussed cleaning the external components of your computer.  Now we have some tips for internal clean-up and how to keep your data organized.  Countless hours are wasted searching through haphazard files or trying to recover lost data.  Save time and mental strain by following this List of Computer Practices that Will Make [...]

Top Ten Computer & Virus Myths

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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about viruses and computers.  Here at PC Ninja, we believe in spreading our knowledge to keep our customers informed and help you avoid trouble and maintain your computers.  Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of the Top Ten Computer & Virus Myths. GENERAL COMPUTER: Myth 1: [...]

The DO NOT Computer Tip List

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Poor advice spreads as easily as good advice, and sometimes untrained instincts can lead you down the wrong circuit when it comes to a computer.  So here is a DO NOT computer tip list: things you should avoid doing that could harm your machine. 1) DO NOT defragment* your hard drive too often.  Do it [...]

Cleanup for Computer Components

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Spring is giving way to summer, so while you finish up your spring cleaning list, consider adding your computer to it.  Towers, monitors, screens, and keyboards can quickly collect dust, and as devices that we use for several hours on a daily basis and may share with family members or coworkers, some basic cleaning every [...]

Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information on Facebook

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The use of social networking sites like Facebook has exploded in recent years.  Now, everyone and their second cousin has an online profile that they update constantly, which makes online safety an issue of the utmost importance.  Maybe you’re a parent or grandparent who doesn’t have or want to bother with Facebook, but it’s wise [...]

Time for Crime to Decline

Violent crimes and property crimes declined across the United States in 2011, according to recent data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). An overall decline of crime across the nation is great news. On the other hand, particular cities and regions of the U.S. are running rampant with illegal activity and exploding with [...]

Dodge digital disaster with a back up drive

Have you ever stopped to think, or better yet, add up, the hours a week or month you spend working on your computer? Life revolves around technology 24/7 – whether you are at home, school, work, or play. Americans spend countless hours – literally hundreds and millions of hours per year – with their fingers [...]

How to avoid ID theft

What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 10 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. In fact, you or someone [...]