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Working Nets
September 30, 2016

Surprising Ways Technology Can Impact the Presidential Election

Tags: , , , Blog, Politics, Uncategorized
Where does current technology in 2016 end up making a huge, groundbreaking difference in the outcome of our election?

In a world filled with technology, it’s no surprise that even our presidential elections are being affected.  Of course, we’ve been through the last few elections with an increase in technological sophistication, and social media has been quite the influence.  But where does current technology in 2016 end up making a huge, groundbreaking difference in the outcome of our election?  At Working Nets, technology is our passion; let’s go over the fascinating ways it influences everything, even our politics.

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Working Nets
September 23, 2016

Why Do Phone Batteries Explode?

Tags: , , Blog, Explanations, IT industry
Samsung tells the press that it’s because the battery was manufactured incorrectly–but the Galaxy’s battery isn’t the first to explode in the history of cell phones.

Recently, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has run into some battery issues.  According to a small population of customers, their phone battery simply overheated and exploded, causing a full recall of the product.  Samsung tells the press that it’s because the battery was manufactured incorrectly–but the Galaxy’s battery isn’t the first to explode in the history of cell phones.  What causes such modern technology to simply catch fire?  And why do we carry that around in our pockets?  Read on for a quick run-down of why batteries explode in the first place.

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Working Nets
September 16, 2016

All You Need to Know About a Windows System Restore

Tags: , Blog, Disaster Recovery, IT services
A system restore can save your computer from all sorts of issues; a lack of storage, a virus, or a glitchy program. And these are just a few of those issues that can be resolved.

A system restore can save your computer from all sorts of issues; a lack of storage, a virus, or a glitchy program.  And these are just a few of those issues that can be resolved.  But if you aren’t confident in the computer world, it’s possible you don’t know what a system restore can do.  It sounds a little intimidating, but when you learn more about it, you’ll see that it can be a real life-saver.  Read on to find out how.

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Working Nets
September 9, 2016

Password Pitfalls for Your Network Security

Tags: , , Computers, Cyber Security, IT services
Every time you reuse a password, create a weak password, or even share your password with someone else, you are putting your valuable data at risk.

How many passwords do you have for each of your many online accounts? The answer is probably “less.” That means that you’re probably reusing passwords for different account, and thus, compromising your data. Every time you reuse a password, create a weak password, or even share your password with someone else, you are putting your valuable data at risk. What if we told you that there are programs out there that can help you keep your passwords strong and safe? Well, there are and we’re going to be talking about them today. Let’s take a look. Read More

Working Nets
September 2, 2016

Do I Really Need A Terabyte of Storage?

Tags: , , Blog, Computers
While this depends largely on your job, interests, hobbies, and lifestyle, Microsoft’s latest option in storage is making many people ask just how much they truly need.

How much storage do you really need? While this depends largely on your job, interests, hobbies, and lifestyle, Microsoft’s latest option in storage is making many people ask just how much they truly need. In exchange for a monthly fee, Office 365 users have access to one terabyte of storage. Will the average person make use of this much storage? How much can even fill 1,000 gigabytes? Read on to learn more about this option and find out if it would be worthwhile for you.

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Working Nets
August 26, 2016

Kindle is Crashing Windows 10 Anniversary Users

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Recently, Windows 10 underwent an update called the Windows 10 Anniversary update. Those who have updated are reporting problems when they plug in their Kindle.

Though, to be fair, it’s probably not Kindle’s fault.  Recently, Windows 10 underwent an update called the Windows 10 Anniversary update.  Those who have updated are reporting problems when they plug in their Kindle to charge or to transfer books.  The issue appears to be widespread.  Is it affecting you?  There may be a few ways to work around it.

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Working Nets
August 19, 2016

Why Do I Need to Defragment My Hard Drive?

Tags: , , , Blog, Community Service, Computers
While it is a hassle to find time when you aren’t doing anything else, defragmenting your hard drive is incredibly important.

Defragmenting your hard drive or doing a “defrag” can be a headache, especially if you don’t understand the benefits of doing so. While it is a hassle to find time when you aren’t doing anything else (and your computer is on, and you have enough available disk space, and…), defragmenting your hard drive is incredibly important. So why should you defrag?

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Working Nets
August 10, 2016

How to Salvage a Laptop from Water Damage

Tags: , Blog, Computers, Disaster Recovery
Don’t worry, with a little know how and quick tech thinking you may be able to save your laptop from excessive water damage.

If you have spilled water, milk, wine, tea, or another fluid on your laptop you may think the situation is unfixable and you might be stuck buying a new laptop. Don’t worry, with a little know how and quick tech thinking you may be able to save your laptop from excessive water damage. Read on to learn more about what you can do for your laptop when accidents happen.

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Working Nets
August 4, 2016

5 Common Tech Questions and Their Answers

Tags: , , Blog, IT services, IT Tips Baltimore
We specialize in making you feel comfortable asking these things and getting legitimate, easy-to-understand answers.

Sometimes, it can be scary to ask common computer questions out of fear of being judged.  We specialize in making you feel comfortable asking these things and getting legitimate, easy-to-understand answers.  We know that not everyone is all about computers.  So if you’ve been experiencing some of the following tech issues, don’t worry!  We can explain them to you and give you working solutions.

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Working Nets
July 29, 2016

Verizon Buys Yahoo at a Nearly Pathetic Price…But Why?

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AOL stayed in the past, and that’s why they were bought out. But Yahoo? Verizon just bought them for $4.8 billion.

Last year, Verizon showed its financial superiority by buying out AOL at $4.4 billion.  America Online used to be one of the great monoliths of the internet, back in the days when there were about three functional internet browsers to choose from.  We probably all remember that tell-tale dial up noise and, “You’ve got mail!”  But as time moved on, AOL became essentially obsolete as it was replaced with bigger and better versions of its features.  AOL stayed in the past, and that’s why they were bought out.  But Yahoo?  Verizon just bought them for $4.8 billion.  These two internet giants have been reduced to just under ten billion dollars.  So, what’s Verizon doing with them?

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