Tech Tip: Selecting Domain Names

Deciding to go online is definitely an important step; but it’s only one of many. Once you’ve made the initial decision to go “virtual,” the next and possibly more important step is choosing a name for your website. This is typically referred to as...

Tech Tip: Scanning Different Media

Much like a copier the process and applications of a scanner are relatively simplistic. The same little scanning bar blinds you if you look into it, but instead of feeding paper (though a rare few do) it transmits the scanned object into your computer and allows you...

Tech Tips: Macintosh vs. the PC

Although both are computers, comparing a Mac and PC is like comparing apples and oranges. They perform similar functions, but they look and operate quite differently. Furthermore, comparisons between the two are highly subjective. Whether to use a Mac or PC is usually...

Tech Tip: File Transfer Times

Although most Internet users have become accustomed to fast connection speeds, it’s important to remember that all modems are not created equal. In addition, download times are affected by many variables, the most critical of which is the connection speed of both...

Tech Tip: File Compression

Anyone who owns a computer has run into the problem of large files, and insufficient hard drive space at one time or another. You’ll soon find that applications and documents can quickly consume lots of space on your hard drive. Before you know it, your computer’s...

Tech Tips: Overview

Over the course of the next several weeks SignWorks is going to share with you some technical tips that will help you to manage technology and your data files more effectively. We know that keeping up with technology is kind of like driving your Volkswagen Beetle...