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title: Northampton Computer Repair Blog
description: Our learning center blog is about you the customer. We believe answering questions and helping to educate the consumer about all things IT is what a business should do
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## [Northampton Computer Repair](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/)

413-341-3571   
 12 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

# Our Blog

## [Top 5 Essential Remote Work Utilities & Software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/top-5-essential-remote-work-utilities-and-software)

## [What is Zoombombing and How Do I Prevent It?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/what-is-zoombombing-and-how-do-i-prevent-it)

## [What is two-factor authentication (2FA)? And why you REALLY should use it](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/what-is-two-factor-authentication-2fa-and-why-you-really-should-use-it)

## [Let's be clear, computers are stupid (A message of hope)](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/lets-be-clear-computers-are-stupid)

## [Laptop Battery Basics](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/laptop-battery-basics)

## [VIDEO: Someone told you you need more RAM, what does that mean? What does RAM do?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/video-someone-told-you-you-need-more-ram-what-does-that-mean-what-does-ram-do)

## [How to Identify an Operating System for Everyone... And What is an OS?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/identify-your-operating-system-what-is-an-operating-system)

## [Best Worst Inventions in 2016 & 2017!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/best-worst-inventions-in-2016-2017)

## [You Can Still Get a Windows 10 Upgrade For Free!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free)

## [Android Apps Could Be More Dangerous Than Traditional Malware](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/android-apps-could-be-more-dangerous-than-traditional-malware)

## [Can't Connect to the Internet? Here's what to do. Some simple and easy tips to help you get reconnected.](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/cant-connect-to-the-internet-heres-what-to-do.-some-simple-and-easy-tips-to-help-you-get-reconnected)

## [Why has my computer been locked? Is it this ransomware virus I've heard about?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/why-has-my-computer-been-locked-the-ransomware-threat)

## [How to download an older version of an app when it requires a newer iOS than you are using - QUICK FIX](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/how-to-download-an-older-version-of-an-app-when-current-version-requires-a-higher-version-of-ios-than-you-are-using-quick-fix)

## [How long does a computer’s hard drive last?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/how-long-does-a-computers-hard-drive-last)

## [How can I speed up my computer using registry and disk defrag software?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/how-can-i-speed-up-my-computer-using-registry-and-disk-defrag-software)

## [Network Security: How can I keep my printers from being hacked?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/network-security-how-to-keep-my-printers-from-being-hacked)

## [Pros & Cons of Free Vs Paid Antivirus Software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/pros-cons-of-free-vs-paid-antivirus-software)

## [The 3 Most Important Factors when Choosing the Best Antivirus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-3-most-important-factors-when-choosing-the-best-antivirus)

## [Computer Repair And Malware Prevention With Online Tech Support](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/computer-repair-and-malware-prevention-with-online-tech-support)

## [The Cloud, Security and Your Business ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/the-cloud-security-and-your-businesses)

## [Mac Computers Can Get Viruses and Malware ](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/default-blog/apple-computers-and-viruses.)

## [Which Online Storage Is Best For You?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/which-online-storage-is-best-for-you-data-and-the-cloud)

## [Which Online Storage Is Best For You?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/352987/Which-Online-Storage-Is-Best-For-You)

## [Which Online Storage Is Best For You?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/352389/Which-Online-Storage-Is-Best-For-You)

## [Don't Use (some) Free Software.](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/351679/Don-t-Use-some-Free-Software)

## [Going On Vacation? Don't Forget Your Antivirus.](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/351243/Going-On-Vacation-Don-t-Forget-Your-Antivirus)

## [How Do VPNs Work? Which VPN Should I Choose?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/how-do-vpns-work-which-vpn-should-i-choose)

## [What Is a Stop Error?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349488/What-Is-a-Stop-Error)

## [Facial Recognition Software And Your Social Profiles](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/349040/Facial-Recognition-Software-And-Your-Social-Profiles)

## [If you have the Cryptolocker virus you have 2 weeks to fix it!](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347773/If-you-have-the-Cryptolocker-virus-you-have-2-weeks-to-fix-it)

## [Browser Hijacking and the Conduit Virus](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/347147/Browser-Hijacking-and-the-Conduit-Virus)

## [Buying and Replacing a Laptop Battery](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/346499/Buying-and-Replacing-a-Laptop-Battery)

## [Want Windows 7? You Might Have to Downgrade from Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345782/Want-Windows-7-You-Might-Have-to-Downgrade-from-Windows-8)

## [Deciding on a Router](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/345077/Deciding-on-a-Router)

## [Northampton Computer Repair vs The Big Box Stores](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/344540/northampton-computer-repair-vs-the-big-box-stores)

## [Windows 8 Bloatware Removal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/343815/Windows-8-Bloatware-Removal)

## [Keep Calm and Carry On with Windows XP After April 2014](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/342690/Keep-Calm-and-Carry-On-with-Windows-XP-After-April-2014)

## [Determining Regaining and Freeing Up Hard Drive Space](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/339467/Determining-Regaining-and-Freeing-Up-Hard-Drive-Space)

## [How to Un-Box and Inspect a New Laptop](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/337817/how-to-un-box-and-inspect-a-new-laptop)

## [Why There's No Competition in the Telecommunications Industry](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/336629/Why-There-s-No-Competition-in-the-Telecommunications-Industry)

## [Our Top 5 PC Utilities. (And why they matter.)](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/333870/Our-Top-5-PC-Utilities-And-why-they-matter)

## [4 Ways to Keep your Computer Safe from Viruses](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/328210/4-Ways-to-Keep-your-Computer-Safe-from-Viruses)

## [Don't Get Duped By Scammers on the Internet](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/321354/don-t-get-duped-by-scammers-on-the-internet)

## [New Graphic Card Choices](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/319148/New-Graphic-Card-Choices)

## [How To Decode Computer Jargon](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/313376/how-to-decode-computer-jargon)

## [Best Computer Repair Stores in Northampton Ma Reviews/Ratings](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/311390/Best-Computer-Repair-Stores-in-Northampton-Ma-Reviews-Ratings)

## [How Much Does Computer Service Cost?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/300631/How-Much-Does-Computer-Service-Cost)

## [Windows Hate/8 - How to get a PC with Windows 7](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/267039/Windows-Hate-8-How-to-get-a-PC-with-Windows-7)

## [How To Encrypt Your Hard Drive for Security](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/265120/How-To-Encrypt-Your-Hard-Drive-for-Security)

## [Do I need a Surge Protector?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/262658/Do-I-need-a-Surge-Protector)

## [Top Ten Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Typing](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/257771/Top-Ten-Keyboard-Shortcuts-to-Speed-Up-Your-Typing)

## [The Father of Computer Science](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/255523/The-Father-of-Computer-Science)

## [What is Teamviewer](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/252471/What-is-Teamviewer)

## [Worst Passwords To Use](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/252890/Worst-Passwords-To-Use)

## [Storing Your Passwords Securely Using MyLok+](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/252494/Storing-Your-Passwords-Securely-Using-MyLok)

## [Setting Up Secure Email Accounts In Outlook 2010](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/246121/Setting-Up-Secure-Email-Accounts-In-Outlook-2010)

## [Should I Repair or Recycle My Computer?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/245751/Should-I-Repair-or-Recycle-My-Computer)

## [Start up Guide for Windows 8](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/244540/Start-up-Guide-for-Windows-8)

## [Transferring files using Windows Easy Transfer software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/235044/Transferring-files-using-Windows-Easy-Transfer-software)

## [How to Remove Bloatware from a PC](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/235421/How-to-Remove-Bloatware-from-a-PC)

## [How To Create Master Passwords using KeePass](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/230979/How-To-Create-Master-Passwords-using-KeePass)

## [Is It Worth My Time Playing Sleeping Dogs?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/224416/Is-It-Worth-My-Time-Playing-Sleeping-Dogs)

## [How Do I set Up a Computer Backup Plan](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/216822/How-Do-I-set-Up-a-Computer-Backup-Plan)

## [Sketching Out Ideas Using Pencil Project](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/217874/Sketching-Out-Ideas-Using-Pencil-Project)

## [Free Flash Game Friday](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/212018/Free-Flash-Game-Friday)

## [Can I Disable Tracking Cookies?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/211272/Can-I-Disable-Tracking-Cookies)

## [Free Flash Game Friday](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/188741/Free-Flash-Game-Friday)

## [Free Small Business Software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/185890/Free-Small-Business-Software)

## [Best Buy Announces Major Geek Squad Layoffs](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/184472/Best-Buy-Announces-Major-Geek-Squad-Layoffs)

## [Should you be turning off your PC at the end of the day?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/179769/Should-you-be-turning-off-your-PC-at-the-end-of-the-day)

## [Not all PC techs are created equal](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/174339/Not-all-PC-techs-are-created-equal)

## [Are Macs Virus Free?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/162244/Are-Macs-Virus-Free)

## [Easy Speed Boost for your PC](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/157468/Easy-Speed-Boost-for-your-PC)

## [5 Simple Custom Tweaks for Windows](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140519/5-Simple-Custom-Tweaks-for-Windows)

## [A Guide on Defragging / Cleaning Your Hard Drive](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140521/A-Guide-on-Defragging-Cleaning-Your-Hard-Drive)

## [How Reliable Are SSD's? (Solid State Drives)](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140523/How-Reliable-Are-SSD-s-Solid-State-Drives)

## [Is this link safe?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140525/Is-this-link-safe)

## [How do I change my Windows PC Background?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140950/How-do-I-change-my-Windows-PC-Background)

## [The Basics of Backups](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140529/The-Basics-of-Backups)

## [How do you choose an ISP for your business?](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140534/How-do-you-choose-an-ISP-for-your-business)

## [How to Remove People from Gmail Contacts](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140537/How-to-Remove-People-from-Gmail-Contacts)

## [Basic Windows Shortcuts](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140539/Basic-Windows-Shortcuts)

## [HOW TO MAKE A DIGITAL SIGNATURE](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140540/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-DIGITAL-SIGNATURE)

## [The New Dell XPS 13″ Laptop is a Winner](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140542/The-New-Dell-XPS-13-Laptop-is-a-Winner)

## [The Pitfalls of Passwords](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140544/The-Pitfalls-of-Passwords)

## [Yellow dots everywhere…](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140547/Yellow-dots-everywhere)

## [Clearing the Clutter by Building an Efficient Email Inbox](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140549/Clearing-the-Clutter-by-Building-an-Efficient-Email-Inbox)

## [Apple Siri’s has Android Siblings](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140557/Apple-Siri-s-has-Android-Siblings)

## [How to deal with interruptions](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140552/How-to-deal-with-interruptions)

## [Progress Bars](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140561/Progress-Bars)

## [Mobile Device Viruses: Your iPhone and Android are not immune](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140565/Mobile-Device-Viruses-Your-iPhone-and-Android-are-not-immune)

## [Data and “The Cloud”](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140567/Data-and-The-Cloud)

## [iPhone Voice-Recognition Software](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140568/iPhone-Voice-Recognition-Software)

## [Video Games and Parenting](https://www.northamptoncomputerrepair.com/noho-pcs-blog/bid/140572/Video-Games-and-Parenting)

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