57% of baby boomers use tablets compared with only 35% of millennials. (Nielsen) 65% of baby boomers own a desktop computer and 49% own a laptop. (BrainBoxol)

Cold and flu season is officially here. That dreaded time of year that’s full of terrible coughs, sneezes, and trips to the doctor. There are plenty of things we can do to keep ourselves from getting sick such as simply washing our hands frequently with soap and warm water. But what can we do to […]

Windows key + E = Open file explorer Windows key + I = Open settings Windows key + M = Minimize all open windows Windows key + L = Lock computer Windows key + P = Open/ choose presentation mode Shift + Delete = Delete item without putting it in the recycle bin End = […]

How many times have you tried to quickly look something up, waited close to or even over an hour for a file to save, or had your PC freeze in the middle of something important? Here at Computer SOS Inc. we get how frustrating that can be. Here are some things you can do to […]

With January being clean your computer month, this is the perfect time to go into detail about computer maintenance. Computers perform their best when cool; over time, dust buildup can cause it to overheat and create a host of issues. To keep your computer running at its highest capability you should clean it every 6-12 […]

With the use of mobile devices on the rise for the past decade or so, many claim the desktop PC is on the track to becoming a relic of computing past. There are many factors that control this outcome. Smartphones and tablets, allow users to browse the internet, manage email, and post to social media […]

In a hard shutdown, the computer has not had the opportunity to shut down properly. Any updates, or programs that are running in the background are abruptly forced to shut down. Data loss, incomplete installations and suspension and corruption of any processes that were running before the shutdown are some of the outcomes of a […]

Just like the “real world,” the internet has some dangers children need to be made aware of. From inappropriate content, to less than kind comment sections to outright predators, there are plenty of things to make a parent nervous about allowing their child in the cyber world. The good news, is there are plenty of […]

Getting rid of an old computer (How To) 1) Transfer files you wish to save: The best way to do this is by using a cloud service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive. You could also use an external hard drive. Transferring files can be a tedious task, if you don’t have the time […]

“Systems Warning” Once inside the computer, alters settings and may cause a change to the start page or the default search engine.No matter that adware-type viruses are not considered dangerous, but can’t be called harmless either. They can not only lead you to malicious websites by redirecting your browser and cause misleading ads on your […]