Month: June 2024 - RD3 Tech

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🔌 Keeping Your Technology Safe During a Power Outage

Hi Coastal Community,

With many of us experiencing power issues at the moment, here are a few simple things you can do to help keep your computers and other technology safe.

  • Power off your computers if you’re experiencing outages or unstable power.
  • Unplug computers and other sensitive electronics from the wall where practical.
  • Use surge protection for your computers and other valuable electronics. A good surge protector can provide an extra layer of protection when the power comes back on.
  • Use portable chargers or power banks for phones and other essential devices if needed.

If the power is going on and off, it’s often better to leave sensitive equipment switched off until the power supply is stable again.

Most importantly, please stay safe. Your technology can be replaced — you can’t!

RD3 Tech wishes everyone in our community all the best while dealing with these power issues. I hope everyone stays safe and gets their power back soon.

If you’d like a consultation about your family’s IT needs, or you’re not sure how best to protect your computers, data and other technology, get in touch. I’m happy to help.

If you need any advice, give me a call or email.

Thanks for your continued support!

Tom
RD3 Tech 💻💾💽🕹🔌

🤖 Before You Buy an AI PC: Understanding Microsoft Recall

Hi Coastal Community,

If you’re thinking about upgrading your laptop to a next-generation AI PC, there are a few things worth knowing before you buy.

One feature you may come across on newer Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, including Snapdragon X Elite laptops, is Microsoft Recall.

What is Microsoft Recall?

Recall is an optional Windows feature designed to help you find things you have previously seen or done on your computer. When enabled, it can periodically capture snapshots of your screen, allowing you to search through your past activity.

That could include things such as websites, documents, applications and other information that has appeared on your screen.

This is where we need to think carefully about privacy and security.

Depending on what you are doing on your computer, snapshots could potentially contain private or sensitive information — for example, financial information, personal messages, documents or other confidential details.

Microsoft has designed Recall with security measures including encryption and user controls, and Recall is an opt-in feature. However, as with any technology that stores information about your activity, it is important to understand what it does before deciding whether to use it.

My advice: before buying a new AI laptop, take a few minutes to understand the features that come with it and review your privacy settings.

AI PCs offer some exciting new capabilities, but newer technology also means new things to consider when it comes to privacy, security and how your information is stored.

Please be careful with your information — and don’t enable features simply because they are available.

If you want a consultation about your family’s IT needs, or you’re considering buying a new computer and want some independent advice before you purchase, contact RD3 Tech. I can help you work out what you actually need.

If you need any advice, give me a call or email.

Thanks for your continued support!

Tom
RD3 Tech 💻💾💽🕹🔌

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