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Real fixes for New York problems — scam texts, prewar Wi-Fi, floods, snatched phones, and small-business IT. Written by the techs who show up at your door.
Searched AJ Cole and got pop-ups? Fix fake NFL stream site spam
Hunted for AJ Cole highlights or a free NFL stream and now you get nonstop pop-ups? Here's how to stop the spam notifications on any device.
Printer not working? How to fix it on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Printer offline, stuck queue, or just won't print? Step-by-step fixes for Windows 11, Mac, iPhone, and Android, quickest and safest first.
Should I buy the iPhone Duo? Read this before one mistake costs you
Thinking about the iPhone Duo? How to decide if it fits you, what the real cost is, and how to avoid the trade-in and damage mistakes that get expensive.
Cellular data not working on iPhone or Android? How to fix it
Cellular data stopped working on your iPhone or Android? Check these fixes in order: data toggles, outages, APN, network reset, SIM and eSIM, carrier.
Gmail spam filter not working? How to stop junk getting through
Gmail suddenly letting junk into your inbox? Report spam, build filters, block senders, unsubscribe safely, and check for signs your account was hacked.
PGA National Resort text scam? How to spot it and what to do next
Got a text about a PGA National Resort stay, prize, or booking? Learn how to tell if it's fake, how to verify it, and what to do if you clicked, replied, or paid.
Optimum Internet Down? How to Check for an Outage and Get Back Online
Optimum Wi-Fi out? Confirm it's an outage and not your router, get online with a phone hotspot, reach Optimum support, and ask for a bill credit.
Toast, Square, or Clover keeps going offline? Fixing restaurant POS Wi-Fi
When a POS drops offline during service, the problem is usually the network, not the POS. Here's how to find the cause, the fixes that work in tight NYC kitchens, and how to keep taking cards when the internet dies.
Spilled water or coffee on your laptop? What to do in the first 60 minutes
A spill doesn't have to kill a laptop — what you do in the next hour decides it. Power off, don't test it, skip the rice, and get it opened and dried. Step by step, for Macs and PCs.
Fix or replace your laptop? An honest 2026 cost guide for New Yorkers
Most slow or aging laptops don't need replacing — they need an SSD, a battery, or a cleanup. Here's how to decide, with real prices, the 50% rule, and the times a new laptop really is the smarter buy.
“Your computer is infected — call now”: fake virus pop-ups and tech support scams
A full-screen warning says your computer is infected and gives a phone number. It's fake. How to close it, what to do if you already called or let someone in, and how to spot the renewal-email version.
iPhone Duo sold out? How to get one without overpaying or scams
New iPhone sold out everywhere? Here's how to check store pickup, try your carrier, vet resellers safely, and get your old phone ready while you wait.
Router Keeps Dropping Wi-Fi? How to Fix It Step by Step at Home
Wi-Fi cutting out every few minutes? Restart the right way, read your modem lights, change channels, update firmware, and know when to call your ISP.
I clicked a link in a scam text. Now what? A step-by-step checklist
Tapped a link in a fake toll, delivery, or bank text? Don't panic — work through these steps in order. What matters depends on what you did after you tapped.
Got an E-ZPass “unpaid toll” text? How to tell if it's fake in 5 seconds
Fake E-ZPass and congestion-pricing toll texts are hitting New York phones constantly. Here's the 5-second check, what to do if you already tapped the link, and how to report it.
“Con Ed will shut off your power in 30 minutes” — the utility scam call, explained
Con Edison and PSEG Long Island impersonation scams threaten an immediate shutoff unless you pay by gift card, Zelle, or crypto. Real utilities never do that. Here's how to spot it and protect parents.
iCloud, OneDrive, and Google Drive are not backups — the 3-2-1 rule in plain English
Cloud sync keeps every copy the same — including the deleted and encrypted ones. Here's why sync isn't a backup, how the 3-2-1 rule works, and the simple setup we use for homes and offices.
Heat waves and brownouts kill computers. A New Yorker's guide to battery backup (UPS)
NYC summers bring voltage reductions and outages that fry drives, routers, and power supplies. What a UPS does, which kind to buy, how to size it, and what to plug into it.
Fixing Wi-Fi dead zones in a prewar or railroad apartment
Brick walls, plaster and lath, long railroad layouts, and 40 neighbors' networks make NYC Wi-Fi hard. What actually works — from router placement to mesh with wired backhaul.
Get your server out of the basement — protecting computers and data from NYC floods
Sandy and Ida showed what water does to basements in New York. How to protect computers, servers, and data from flooding — and what to do if your equipment already got wet.
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