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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
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💻🔐Windows 10 Has Reached End of Support. What Now?

💻🔐 A Public Service Announcement for Your Computers

Hi Coastal Community,

For those of you still using a Windows 10 computer, this is an important reminder.

Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft’s standard support on 14 October 2025.

While your computer will continue to work, Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates or technical support for Windows 10. This means that continuing to use an unsupported computer can leave you more exposed to security risks.

Microsoft does offer Extended Security Updates (ESU) for eligible devices, but this is only a temporary solution rather than a long-term replacement for an unsupported operating system.

If your computer is still running Windows 10, now is a good time to consider your options.

What are your options?

There are two main pathways to consider:

  • Upgrade to Windows 11 if your existing computer meets the requirements.
  • Move to a Mac if you’re ready to consider a different platform.

It’s also worth remembering that not every older computer will be suitable for Windows 11. Sometimes upgrading the computer is the better option, rather than trying to keep an ageing machine going.

Don’t wait until your computer becomes a problem. Planning ahead gives you time to choose the right computer, move your files, set everything up properly and make sure your important data is backed up.

If you’re unsure what your computer is capable of, or you’d like some independent advice before spending money on an upgrade, RD3 Tech can help.

If you want a consultation about your family’s IT needs, please contact RD3 Tech and we can help you work out the best option for your household.

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

Thanks for your continued support!

Tom
RD3 Tech 💻💾💽🕹🔌

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