Tech Tip of the Day #13 is a website where you can take your pictures to fix them up. I'm sure a lot of us have that one picture where you wish you could remove the background or even remove objects from the picture. Well, the website we chose to do for our tech tip of the day is https://hotpot.ai/.

This website has many features for your pictures and they have AI that you could play around with to create new images. The many features that this site has are removing objects from pictures, restoring damaged pictures, enhancing faces, colorizing old photos, and many more. I used it and it helped me restore some damaged photos I had and helped with other problems that I had with my photos. I recommend using this site to fix your photos, That's be your weekly Tech Tip of the Day make sure to come back next week to see our other tech tips.

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Tech Tip of The Day #12 is RetailMeNot, which is a website that offers buyers coupons for whatever they are planning to buy. It gives the buyer coupons for various retail sites like Walmart, Amazon, American Girl Doll, Macy's, Target, and many more. I would recommend this site because who doesn't like saving money during the holidays or saving money in general, they have new coupons daily for customers to use.

Here's the link to this site https://www.retailmenot.com/shop/deals/holidays. I hope I with this Tech Tip of the day was able to save you some money on shopping and hope everyone has a great holiday. Come back next week to see our next tech tip of the day.

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Tech Tip of the Day #11 is Amazon's outlet, which has overstock deals for customers to buy things on sale due to Amazon having overstock on items. Everyone should know this, because who doesn't love a discount on something you would want or need? They have a ton of things on sale like video games, kitchenware, computer tech, toys for your kids, and clothes. I highly suggest looking at this site because they have many great deals daily. You can check daily or weekly because the deals are always changing depending on what they have in overstock.

Here's the Link to Amazon's Outlet Site, https://www.amazon.com/Outlet. Remember who doesn't like saving money, I hope by showing you this website that I have saved you a few bucks or helped you save in the future.

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Tech Tip of the Day #10 is a Website where you can take your pictures and remove any unwanted background from your pictures. It is an easy-to-use website and a very quick way to remove backgrounds from your pictures. It is free to use and allows the user to use other backgrounds if they are looking. This website is also connected with Canva, which is another great website for designing.

Here's the link to the Website https://www.remove.bg/. Here's to making removing backgrounds much easier and less stressful for you. And allows you to focus on other pressing needs. Keep a look out for more tech tips coming your way, these tech tips are to help you have less stress when it comes to your tech.

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Here are some tips on how to protect your electronics from lightning:

• Unplug your electronics. This is the most important thing you can do to protect your electronics from lightning. If you're not home when a storm strikes, you won't be able to unplug your electronics, so it's important to do it before the storm arrives.
• Use surge protectors. Surge protectors can help to protect your electronics from power surges, which can be caused by lightning strikes. Look for a surge protector that has a high joule rating, which will indicate how much protection it offers.
• Install a whole-home surge protector. This is a more expensive option, but it can provide the best protection for your entire home. A whole-home surge protector is installed at your breaker box and will protect all of the electronics in your home from power surges.
• Disconnect communication cables. Lightning can also travel through communication cables, such as phone lines and cable lines. To protect your electronics from this, disconnect these cables during a storm.
• Keep your electronics away from windows. Lightning can travel through windows, so it's a good idea to keep your electronics away from them during a storm.
• Have your home inspected for lightning protection. If you're concerned about lightning damage to your home, you can have it inspected by a professional. They can recommend additional steps you can take to protect your home and its electronics.

In addition to these tips, it's also a good idea to have homeowners' or renters insurance. This will help to protect you financially if your electronics are damaged by lightning.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:

• Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from the storm, so even if you don't see lightning or hear thunder, it's still a good idea to unplug your electronics.
• Lightning can strike multiple times in the same area, so even if a storm has passed, it's still a good idea to wait a few hours before plugging in your electronics.
• If you do experience a power surge, turn off your electronics and unplug them immediately. This will help to prevent damage.

By following these tips, you can help to protect your electronics from lightning damage. Keep in mind Colorado ranks 7th in the number of lightning strikes in the nation according to Weather.gov. If you do have any device you need us to look at please give us a call at 719-357-5368

How many have Home Ethernet Wiring that looks something like this and doesn't know what it's for or doesn't use it?

What are these wires good for?

Home Ethernet is good for a variety of things, including:

• Gaming: Ethernet provides a more stable and reliable connection than Wi-Fi, which is important for gaming.
• Streaming: Ethernet can provide faster speeds for streaming video and audio, which is vital for watching high-definition content.
• File sharing: Ethernet is a great way to share files between computers on a network.
• Work from home: Ethernet can provide a more reliable connection for working from home.
• Home security: Ethernet can connect security cameras and other devices to a network, which can help you improve the safety of your home.

Overall, Home Ethernet is a great way to improve the performance and reliability of your home network. If you are looking for the best possible experience, consider wiring your home for Ethernet.

Here are some additional benefits of using Home Ethernet:

• Security: Ethernet is more secure than Wi-Fi because it is not as susceptible to interference from other devices.
• Stability: Ethernet is more stable than Wi-Fi because it is not affected by walls and other objects.
• Speed: Ethernet is faster than Wi-Fi, especially for transferring large files.
• Consistent performance: Ethernet provides a consistent level of performance, regardless of how many devices are connected to the network.

If you are looking for the best possible internet experience in your home, Home Ethernet is the way to go.

What do I need to use those wires?

The basic components you need for a home network are:

• A modem: This is the device that connects your home to the internet.
• A router: This is the device that controls how devices on your network communicate with each other and the internet. These can be combined with a modem and these are called Gateways.
• A switch: This is a device that allows you to connect multiple devices to your network using a single Ethernet port. Most gateways only have 2 to 4 ethernet ports so we recommend you get a switch that will have at least as many ports as you have ethernet jacks in your home.
• Ethernet cables: These are the cables that you use to connect your devices to the router and switch.
• Wireless access point: This device allows you to connect wireless devices to your network. These are also sometimes part of your gateway device.

What should I expect?

We will:

• Send a Home Network Technician.
• Be there within the 2-hour window you specify.

 Here are some items you might need before we arrive.

• A wireless router like Linksys, Netgear, Encore, D-Link, Belkin, etc. One can be purchased from us if you are not sure what to get.
• The modem is provided to you by your telephone or cable provider.
• Some Internet service providers can give you a modem and a wireless router in one device.
• Wireless Network USB adaptor for each of your desktop computers.
• A wireless printer
• To know where all the jacks are located.

What our tech does

• Our tech will take a look and then give you a quote on the total cost before we do any work.
• The work can usually be done on the same day but may require us to schedule a time to come back out with all the right tools.

What Industries do we serve?

• Home Users
• Small Business customers
• More significant projects that take more planning can be done but need to be done on a case-by-case basis

If you have any questions give us a call at (719) 357-5368. Our Book an appointment

What to check

There are many reasons why your computer might be overheating. Some of the most common causes include:

• Dust buildup: Over time, dust can build up inside your computer's case. This can be blocking airflow and prevent the components from cooling properly.
• Blocked vents: If your computer is placed in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or under a desk. The vents may be blocked, preventing air from circulating and cooling the components.
• Overclocking: Overclocking is the process of increasing the clock speed of your computer's processor beyond its factory settings. This can generate more heat, which can lead to overheating if the cooling system is not adequate.
• High ambient temperature: If you use your computer in a warm environment, such as a sunny room or a room with a lot of heat-generating appliances, it is more likely to overheat.
• Hardware failure: In rare cases, a hardware failure, such as a faulty fan or a damaged heat sink, can also cause overheating.

If you think your computer is overheating, there are a few things you can do to check and troubleshoot the problem. First, try cleaning the dust out of your computer's case and vents. You can use a can of compressed air to do this. Try moving it to a more open area. Are you overclocking your computer, try setting the clock speed back to its factory settings. If you are using your computer in a warm environment, try moving it to a cooler location. If you have checked all of these things and your computer is still overheating. t is possible that there is a hardware problem. In this case, you should take your computer to a qualified technician for further diagnosis and repair.

What should you do?

Here are some tips to help prevent your computer from overheating:

• Keep your computer clean by regularly dusting the inside and outside of the case.
• Make sure your computer has adequate airflow. Do not place it in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or under a desk.
• Avoid overclocking your computer.
• Use your computer in a cool environment.
• Keep your computer's software up to date.
• Back up your important files regularly.

The cost of repairing an overheating computer will vary depending on the severity of the problem and the cost of the parts and labor. However, it is important to remember that the cost of repairs is often much less than the cost of replacing a damaged computer. You can bring your devices to us or we can come out to your location to see what might be wrong with it and give you a quote on what it would cost to fix or replace the device.

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