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Five tips to safely filing your taxes online

It’s about that time of year again. On Monday, May 17, tax returns will be due. Filing taxes online can be a convenient option compared to mailing your returns. When taking the necessary precautions, filing your tax returns online can be safe, too. These five tips can help protect you against dangerous cybercriminals online. Trend Micro security software is your

By |2021-03-24T12:24:50+00:00March 19th, 2021|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Five cybersecurity tips when working from home

A recent survey conducted by Gartner, a global research firm and industry leader in Information Technology (IT), revealed 82% of 127 company leaders plan to allow employees to work remotely in some capacity. The global pandemic has transformed the luxury of working from home into a necessity for many businesses. As the corporate world moves closer to working remotely, there

By |2021-01-15T00:56:18+00:00January 11th, 2021|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Weighing your photo storage options: The cloud or external hard drive

It’s December. There’s maybe no better joy in the world than witnessing a child open a Christmas gift. And naturally, photos and videos are excellent tools to make Christmas morning last in our hearts forever. But eventually, the computer’s hard drive runs out of space. Deleting any photos that captured a precious memory is inconceivable. So, the next question becomes,

By |2020-12-17T22:51:28+00:00December 14th, 2020|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Shop safe and secure this Black Friday

It’s officially holiday season and that means shoppers are looking for fantastic deals online. Especially during this unprecedented pandemic, shoppers will look to cyberspace to find that perfect gift. While it is tempting to find the best deal possible online, it is best to assume an abundance of caution around sites that offer a product at a significant discount compared

By |2020-12-29T23:46:29+00:00November 25th, 2020|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Debbie Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles

For immediate release: Nov. 3, 2020 Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles Non-profit provides comfort for children with cancer CARSON, Nev. – Debbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with

By |2020-11-03T21:47:14+00:00November 3rd, 2020|Community News|0 Comments

Navigating the Challenge of Buying a New Computer

With many people working from home these days, there is an increased need for connection to the online workplace. Video conference programs like Zoom effectively allow companies to communicate right from their homes. But is your computer capable of video conferencing? Zoom requires at minimum a single-core 1Ghz or higher processor (chips that read and execute the Central Processing Unit’s

By |2020-10-05T19:52:46+00:00October 1st, 2020|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Back to School Tips for Kids and Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Providing their children with resources to thrive in a classroom is every parent’s goal. Allowing their child to use the computer all day for online schooling is a different challenge altogether. With school starting soon, there is no better time to review best computer safety tips, practices and useful apps to keep your children safe. Tip 1: Keep the computer

By |2020-09-10T15:59:21+00:00September 10th, 2020|Tech Tips|0 Comments

DeBugging the Dreaded Blue Screen of Death

Team DeBug These blue screens are never fun. And a blue screen with a frowning face doesn’t really explain the cause of your computer crash, either. But don’t panic. The Blue Screen of Death is usually caused by issues with hardware or hardware driver software (a group of files that communicates between the computer’s hardware devices and the operating system).

By |2020-07-30T16:55:00+00:00July 30th, 2020|Tech Tips|0 Comments

Back to School Computer Tips for Kids and Parents

A new school year brings many opportunities to learn and grow—for children and parents. Everyday use of a computer, smartphone, tablet, or otherwise internet-connected device brings new challenges to parenting. With only one more week until school starts, there is no better time to review computer safety tips and best practices. Tip 1: Keep the computer in a public space.

By |2020-03-04T00:51:08+00:00September 7th, 2019|Tech Tips|0 Comments

DeBug Tech Tips: Staying Safe In Cyberspace

Worried about your teen’s safety on the Internet? Talk to your child about these Internet Safety Rules I WILL THINK BEFORE I POST I agree not to post information and images that could put me at risk, embarrass me, or damage my future, such as: Cell and home phone numbers Sexual messages Home address Inappropriate pictures and videos I WILL

By |2020-03-04T00:52:10+00:00August 1st, 2019|Tech Tips|0 Comments
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