With Wi-Fi security, it’s easy to fall into the “out of sight, out of mind” trap. Your Wi-Fi router probably lives in a corner or closet, and of course, Wi-Fi’s radio waves are invisible. But the ease of connecting your devices to your Wi-Fi network means it’s equally as easy for a hacker to connect [...]
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Feb
Feb
When you search using Spotlight on the Mac, it provides a decent amount of information about each result, including name and other metadata. But what if you want to see what’s behind the search result? In macOS 13 Ventura, Apple added Quick Look support to Spotlight so you can easily preview the search results. Do […]
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Feb
Feb
New York, NY, February 06, 2023 –(PR.com)– Virtua Consulting, a leading provider of Apple technology consulting and training services, is pleased to announce they have acquired Gravity, Mid-Missouri’s only Apple Authorized Service Provider. Gravity’s repair and networking services are a valuable addition to the Virtua Consulting family which includes Virtua Computers, an NYC-based Apple consultant, and […]
Are you having trouble loading webpages even though it shows you’re connected to WiFi? Most likely this is an issue with DNS. DNS is basically the internets phonebook. While we as human beings think about websites by their domain name (google.com, nytimes.com, etc etc), computers use IP addresses (think like 192.168.1.1). DNS helps translate the […]
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Jan
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AutoFill in Safari is a great feature that can save you a lot of time and effort when filling out Web forms. However, some users have reported that it suddenly stops working, forcing them to enter their contact information manually. If you're experiencing this issue, don't worry – the solution is simple. First, make sure [...]
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Jan
Jan
Happy New Year! For many of us, starting a new year means reflecting on fresh habits we’d like to adopt. Although we certainly support any resolutions you may have made to get enough sleep, eat better, reduce social media usage, and exercise more, could we suggest a few that will improve your digital security and [...]
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Nov
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It may seem early to think about holiday shopping, but even as the global supply chain recovers from pandemic-related slowdowns, ship dates remain unpredictable. If you want to make sure you have an Apple something for that special someone, we recommend buying it soon. Here are our recommendations. AirTag Do you know someone who’s always […]
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Nov
Nov
At long last, Apple has plugged one of the most inexplicable holes in its app library—the lack of a Weather app for the iPad and Mac. In iPadOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura, you’ll find a large-screen version of the iPhone’s iOS 16 Weather app. Locations you enter on one device automatically sync to your […]
An IT Service RFP should detail the problem and be as specific as possible to attract vendors who are a good fit. If you require an information technology solution, the first thing you need to do is learn how to write an information technology request for a proposal (IT Service RFP). With an abundance of […]
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We’ve recently worked with a few clients who were paying too much for their Internet or cellular service. Internet service providers (ISPs) and cellular carriers occasionally adjust their service plans to account for new technologies, economies of scale, changing competitive landscapes, and marketing efforts. Sometimes they’ll increase speeds or capabilities across the board, but more [...]