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Warning Signs That You’ve Been Hacked With all the advertising around regarding safety online, what do you need to look for if you suspect that you’ve been hacked? Account changes you didn’t make If your accounts show changes you didn’t make, loo...

Don’t Take the Bait: Protecting Yourself from Phishing Attacks Phishing is like our word “fishing” — but instead of trying to catch fish, scammers are trying to catch your sensitive information like credit card numbers, bank details, usernames, and passwords. This infor...

As of the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft has officially ended all updates for Windows 10. This means your system will no longer receive security patches, leaving it vulnerable to cyberattacks, malware, and viruses. While your computer will continue to operate on Window...

Does your computer feel slow or a bit buggy? The easiest fix is a simple restart. At The Computer Workshop, we see many computer problems that could have been solved just by restarting the machine every so often. By restarting your computer at least once a week, you giv...

The deadline to upgrade to Windows 11 is fast approaching. If you don’t make the switch, your computer will still function—but it will no longer receive critical updates, including: Security patches to protect against malware and cyber threats Bug fixes and technical su...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, time is money—and outdated equipment could be costing you both. If your systems are starting to feel sluggish or unreliable, you’re not alone. Many businesses find themselves working with technology that no longer keeps pace w...

Smarter Connectivity for Growing Businesses For many small businesses, unreliable phone systems and internet connections can cause costly disruptions and lost productivity. Yet, the idea of switching providers often feels overwhelming—especially when past experiences wi...

When it comes to technology, there are a lot of people who think they know what they’re doing and end up wasting hours on end trying to figure out what they need to do to get their computers running efficiently. And still, they can’t get certain things to work and the f...

Picture this: You just spent hours on a project for work or school, hit the save button, and then BAM! Your computer crashes. All that hard work, gone in an instant. This is where regular backups come in. Backups are like insurance for your data – you hope you nev...