Zac the IT Guy

Tech tips in plain English.

Real questions from real clients, answered simply. Watch the 60-second videos, or read the full version here.

Most slow Wi-Fi isn't a broken internet connection. It's usually where the router sits, how many things are connected, or a router that hasn't been restarted in months. Here's what I check first.

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A slow computer doesn't always mean a new computer. Before you spend money, try these five things. Between them, they fix most of the slow machines I see.

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Things Clients Ask Me

Cloud storage is not a backup

One of the most common things clients tell me is "we don't need backups, everything's in OneDrive". OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive are great, but they're sync tools, not backups. Here's the difference, and why it matters.

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Fake invoice scams, also called payment redirection scams, are one of the most expensive scams hitting small businesses. The email looks normal, the amount looks right, but the money goes to a scammer. Here's how to spot one.

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