Digits Computing

06/21/2026

macOS Golden Gate Marks the End of an Era ⬇️

06/21/2026

06/10/2026

June in Kenai means longer days, more time outdoors, and — let's be honest — the season when we're all coming and going at all hours. Fishing trips, late barbecues, kids out until 11 because the sun's still up.
It's also the season when it pays to know exactly what's happening around your home, whether you're there or not.
We've been installing and maintaining home security camera systems around the Peninsula long enough to know one thing: a good system isn't about paranoia. It's about peace of mind. You shouldn't have to wonder whether a package stayed dry or whether the garage door actually closed when you left for the weekend.
Cameras at the right angles. Reliable recording. You check in when you want to — not because you're worried, but because you can.
If you've been thinking about cameras for your place, give us a call. We'll walk the property, recommend what makes sense, and set it up so it just works. No monthly subscription traps. No confusing apps. Just the kind of setup a neighbor would build for a neighbor.

06/10/2026

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06/07/2026

Alright Kenai, here's something that doesn't get talked about enough — computer cleaning. Not the "wipe the screen with your sleeve" kind. The actual, inside-the-case, keep-your-machine-running kind.
With summer here, we're seeing the usual mix: more dust, more pet hair (shedding season never really ends, does it?), and more open windows letting pollen drift right through the house and into your electronics. Your computer's fans pull all that in. Every day. Over time the dust builds up, heat builds up, and suddenly the machine that was fine in January is running loud and shutting down for no reason.
A few things you can do yourself, safely, this week:
Power down completely and unplug before you touch anything inside. No exceptions. Hold the power button for 10 seconds after it's off to drain any residual charge.
Take it outside for the actual dusting. Canned air or an electric duster, short bursts, hold the fan blades still with your finger so they don't spin up and generate current. Go side to side, not straight in.
Clean your filters. Most modern cases have mesh screens behind the front panel or under the power supply. A quick rinse and dry does more than you'd think.
Elevate your laptop. Using it on a hard, flat surface matters. On a blanket or pillow, the intake vents get choked, and internal temps climb fast. Even a simple cooling pad or a couple of books on either side makes a difference.
Watch for warning signs. If your fan sounds like a jet engine at idle, if the machine's hot to the touch when you're just browsing, or if it shuts down randomly — that's thermal throttling. The dust is winning.
And if any of that makes you nervous? Bring it by. We'll open it up, clean it properly, repaste if needed, and send you home with a machine that breathes again. No judgment. We've seen worse.

05/31/2026

Sunday in Kenai. The light is hanging on longer now. June is right around the corner and you can feel it — the pace softens, the days open up, and suddenly that computer problem you've been ignoring all winter feels like something you should finally sort out.
Here's the thing we see all the time. Someone's machine has been running slow for months. They've learned to live with it. Work around it. Wait through the boot-up, wait through the lag, wait for the fan to stop screaming. They tell themselves it's just old. It's just tired. It's just how computers are.
It's not.
Most of the machines we see don't need to be replaced. They need a solid-state drive. They need a deep clean and fresh thermal paste. They need someone to actually open it up and look, instead of guessing from the outside. That takes about an hour on our bench. The result is a machine that boots in seconds, runs quiet, and doesn't make you want to throw it out the window.
Don't talk yourself into a $1,200 replacement before you let us spend 20 minutes on an honest diagnosis. Bring it by the shop in Kenai this week. We'll tell you the truth and give you real options. No pressure. No upselling. Just good work.

05/13/2026

Most people think of IT support as something you call when things break. But the most valuable conversation we have with local businesses? It happens before anything goes wrong.
A 30-minute sit-down — us, you, and an honest look at your setup — can tell you more than months of hoping things hold together. Where your vulnerabilities are. Whether your data is actually protected. What a real network for your size of business should look like. We're not here to upsell you. We're here to give you a straight picture so you can make smart decisions.
That's what consulting actually looks like when it's done right. No jargon, no pressure — just clarity you can act on.
If you're a business in Kenai and you've never had that conversation, it's worth having. Reach out and we'll set something up.