February 2012
4 posts
What Makes a Computer – Part 2: The Motherboard
(If you missed our previous our previous post Click here!)
The motherboard is probably the most crucial and least talked about component of your personal computer. Much like a computer’s version of the nervous system, the motherboard is responsible for communication between all the components of the system as well as providing them power.
As we had mentioned before, your typical desktop PC...
What Makes a Computer - Part 1: The Chassis
Desktop computers have quite a few advantages over your average laptop. They are designed with several different components cobbled together and working in tandem. Everything from the case on the outside to the hard drive is its own part with its own purpose. And each of these parts affects the performance of the whole machine.
A lot of these parts you know by name, but do you know what it is...
The Ultrabook
Let’s face it; netbooks are terrible everyday computers. While their portability is unparalleled, they lack the horsepower of a full notebook computer. This leads to slow browsing, limited software capabilities, and a general lack of overall usefulness. This is because of Intel’s atom processor at its core.
The Atom processor is amazing for its size and power, and the newer ones even come in a...
ThinkPad: Alive and Innovating!
The ThinkPad series of laptop is easily one of the most recognizable notebook computers on the market. It’s simple and tough design has changed very little visually over the years, and is still one of the toughest computers out there. Those that know this tough little notebook might have noticed awhile back that it went from being called the IBM ThinkPad to the Lenovo ThinkPad. What happened, and...
January 2012
3 posts
Safe browsing habits
If you spend a lot of time browsing the web or have ever gotten a virus, you may have heard someone mention the term safe browsing habits. We mention this term often to our clients, but most people don’t really have an idea as to what these are. So below are some tips on just how to keep you safe while on the web. Once you’ve mastered them, you can feel far safer while surfing.
Visiting Safe...
Vectors of infection
Viruses, Malware, Trojans; no matter what you call them, they seem to be everywhere. They get on your computer without you knowing, making it difficult to use. They drastically slow down your computer’s performance, steal your personal information, or stop you from being able to use your computer entirely.
In short, they are a huge pain! But how do they get there? There are the obvious answers...
Firewalls: Myths & Truths
There are a lot of myths and facts that most non-technical oriented people get wrong about how exactly viruses work, what they do, and how to protect yourself from them. So in this article, we are going to try and dispel a few of these falsehoods to give you a better understanding of what you’re up against in the internet wild.
We will try to address one of the most common misconceptions I see...
December 2010
1 post
Encryption
The following is Tech Squad’s standpoint on encryption in the article from CTV.
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101209/CGY_missing_computers_101209/20101209/
An excerpt from the article
“Ben Haack with Tech-Squad in northwest Calgary says encryption will prevent a thief from stealing financial information or people’s identities.
“If they manage to...
June 2010
1 post
Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is coming, is your computer ready? If not bring it in or call 403-276-TECH and we will send an on site technician to you.
September 2009
1 post
THIRD CALGARY LOCATION OPEN!!
For your convenience, Tech Squad has opened a third Calgary location at the corner of 17th Avenue and Macleod Trail SE, right beside the Casino and across Macleod from the Stampede!
Take advantage of our same day to bench while it lasts!!
July 2009
1 post
NEW CENTRAL LOCATION OPENING SOON!!
In late summer we will be opening up our new Central Depot located at 1705 Macleod Trail SE!!!
For further information contact us at 403-276-8324 (TECH)
June 2009
1 post
NO MORE EVENING AND WEEKEND SURCHARGES!
Ask and you shall receive!
We have had numerous calls and e-mails requesting evening and weekend work lately due to most people working during the week days. In the past we charged a surcharge for this just like all other known IT service organizations…. But NO MORE!!
We are proud to announce, for your convenience, we have discontinued charging an extra fee for evening and weekend service...
April 2009
1 post
We do Websites and Marketing!!
Tech Squad is proud to announce it’s new division Tech Squad Interactive Studios.
http://www.techsquad.ca/Services.php
Darren Northcott of Thoughtbox Creative fame has partnered with Tech Squad to bring this exciting new division to life. Darren is the designing genius behind Tech Squad’s new website, marketing materials, viral videos, web banners and much more.
We now offer his...
March 2009
1 post
The Conficker C computer worm is expected to...
The malicious program already is thought to have infected between 5 million and 10 million computers.
Those infections haven’t spawned many symptoms, but on April 1 a master computer is scheduled to gain control of these zombie machines, said Don DeBolt, director of threat research for CA, a New York-based IT and software company.
What happens on April Fool’s Day is anyone’s...