AGT Computers Buying Guide for Tablets

You get what you pay for so being cheap when choosing your tablet may end up costing you money in repairs down the road. Spending less than £100 will generally not be worth the repair bill, so consider investing a little more into a device that you will no doubt be using every day, perhaps all day every day. So, which is the best tablet? Check out AGT Computers buying guide for tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2

The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is big. So, large in fact, it almost exceeds what may reasonably be called a tablet, but that’s ok. That just means its better to read your morning paper on and it’s still light and fairly thin. With a choice of including a 32GB and a 64GB model, the Note Pro offers a 2,560 x 1,600 display, flip-board interface and an Android operating system with internal storage and memory card. You connect remotely to your PC which is an added bonus for some.

The Nexus 9

The Nexus 9 is smaller for sure at just a hair under 9 inches. It’s large enough to watch movies and videos of most people and is suitable for game playing as well. The 6700 man Li-polymer battery should get you through the day without charging and with 32GBs of storage and 2GB of RAM are ample for most of us. For people who need to do more than watch Youtube on their tablets the Nexus 9 Keyboard Folio is a nice addition.

Apple iPad Air 2

At 9.7 inches, the Apple iPad Air 2 is even smaller than the Nexus 9, but just slightly. This tablet has enough processing speed to launch iOS quickly while it remains a one-handed device for people on the go. Thin and light, the Air too is .08mm slimmer than its cousin the iPhone 6 and weights 427g.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4

The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a nice, crisp touch display. The adjustable kickstand is good when you want to get the tablet off your laps and get some work done on the keypad. The ten hours of battery life is great for traveling around town or the country without a recharge and with Windows 10 and the Surface Pen you may leave your laptop behind for ever.

Check back for updates on these new Windows phones and until then remember that at AGT Computer, we are here to help with all of your computing needs. This includes repairs to laptop, desktops, tablets and smartphones. We can help you install the Windows 10 operating system, as well as software updates. AGT Computers serves the Blackpool, Lancashire, Fylde, Lytham and surrounding areas with cloud storage, cyber security and system upgrades. We are a Microsoft Silver Partner for Small and Midmarket solutions and can work with you to meet all of your personal computer or company’s IT needs.

Top 5 Google Chrome Extensions

If you use Google Chrome as the browser on your laptop, desktop or other device, there are many great extensions you can use. Using these apps will make your browsing experience better and will enhance security and help you manage things like passwords and block annoying ads. The following are AGT Computer’s Top 5 Google Chrome Extensions.

1. LastPass

LastPass is a very useful extension that helps users manage the never-ending number of passwords they need to remember on a daily basis. LastPass lets you keep your decrypted database on your computer, but stores it in the cloud as well. Filling out forms is a breeze and so is their great login and password completion tools. LastPass is a smart way to keep your passwords safe and saves time when surfing the web.

2. AdBlock

AdBlock claims to be the best ad blocker out there with over 200 million downloads and counting. If seeing ads on Facebook, makes you see red, then this Google Chrome extension may be exactly what you’re looking for. It blocks ads across all sites and it’s incredibly easy to ad to your browser.

3. Google Image Search

This is a great extension for finding similar images located elsewhere on the web. Once the extension has been installed, you just hover over it and the Google Image Search link will be revealed. Once it recognizes the image it will bring up others that are similar.

4. Earth View

This extension may not help you manage your time, in fact, it definitely won’t, but it is absolutely fascinating nonetheless. The Earth View tab screen features plenty of satellite photos from every imaginable spot on the globe. Open a new tab and find a random location to explore from dizzying heights.

5. Google Dictionary

Feel less like an idiot immediately with this extension. Google Dictionary allows you to double click on any word that appears on a web page and the short definition will pop up. You can also bring up the full definition of any word.

What are your favorite extensions? Try out these great extension of Chrome and let us know what you think and remember AGT Computers also provides IT support to both individuals and businesses in Blackpool, Lytham, and Preston. We can help you backup data, protect your network and keep you updated with the latest tools to prevent hacking. We are a Microsoft Silver Partner for Small and Midmarket solutions and can work with you to meet all of your personal computer or company’s IT needs.

Protecting Against Hackers

Hackers are very determined individuals who are drawn to hacking for a variety of reasons. Some are data thieves who want to steal your financial information for illicit gains. Some hackers may want to steal your identity, while others may simply want to cause chaos and disruption in the system. Whatever their motives for trying to hack into your computer network or system, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk of being hacked.

Selecting a strong password and changing it frequently is a good first step. One of the problems with creating multiple, long and always changing passwords is trying to remember them. Using a password management software application like LastPass makes things much more simple. LastPass allows you to keep your decrypted database on your devices as well as stored in the cloud. This useful app also allows you to use an automatic form filling feature and login and password completion tools. The app is available for users of Windows and OS X and has add-ons available for Internet browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Safari.

Dashlane is another great app which can be integrated with your web browser. The basic features are free but syncing passwords with different devices requires an upgrade to a premium account.

Some important things to keep in mind when creating passwords:

  • Keep your password to a 12 character minimum. Longer is even better.
  • Incorporate a mix of capital and lower-case letters as well as numbers and symbols.
  • Don’t use real words or phrases.
  • Don’t use obvious numerical substitutions for letters, like a zero for an O. That’s not as clever as you think and can be easily cracked.
  • Make up fake answers to security questions and change them frequently.

Be smart, but never assume you are smarter than a hacker. These tips can be used for a home computer and even for small businesses that can’t afford a to hire full-time IT workers. It’s always a good idea to make sure you are using the current operating system and have all the latest malware and antivirus software installed.

AGT Computers provides IT support to both individuals and businesses in Blackpool, Lytham, and Preston. We can help you back up data, protect your network and keep you updated with the latest tools to prevent hacking. We are a Microsoft Silver Partner for Small and Midmarket solutions and can work with you to meet all of your personal computer or company’s IT needs.