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05/04/2026

Is your google Chrome browser (aka Chrome) running slow? Taking longer to load a web page? Here are some quick tips that just might help you:

• Enable Memory Saver: Go to Settings > Performance and toggle on "Memory Saver" to free up resources from inactive tabs.
• Disable Hardware Acceleration:
Go to Settings > System and turn off "Use graphics acceleration when available." This often fixes freezing issues caused by GPU driver conflicts with Windows 11.
• Manage Extensions: Type chrome://extensions in the address bar and disable or remove extensions, as they can cause significant slowdowns.
• Clear Cache and Cookies: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data to remove accumulated data.
• Turn Off Background Apps: Go to Settings > System and turn off "Continue running background apps when Chrome is closed".

Hope you found these helpful and easy to apply. As always, this is Rich form Ridgefield your local IT Professional here to serve you.

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04/29/2026

Lets talk Scammers again: Here are 5 signs of a scam:
1) They contact you.
2) They dangle bait - usually money or some great benefit to you.
3) They want your personal information.
4) You need to pay them first.
5) You have to wire money or send gift cards.

On way to protect yourself is to have a code word with your family. This way if you get a call and the caller claims to be a family member you will be able to verify it before you get to deep with them. Remember you can always hang up. They might call back but you will be all the wiser and richer for it.

This is Rich from Ridgefield you local IT Professional here to keep you safe from the bad guys out there.

Are you tired of all the phone and email scams that infiltrate your day on a daily basis? Here are a few quick tips to ...
04/27/2026

Are you tired of all the phone and email scams that infiltrate your day on a daily basis? Here are a few quick tips to help you out:
1) Microsoft, or any other company, are not going to reach out to your phone/email to tell you that there is a problem with your computer!
2) Your grandchild, Nephew, Niece is not over seas and in deep trouble. Especially if they say that they are your favorite.
3) If your computer is blaring loud sound(s) saying you are compromised, just turn off your computer normally or hold down the power button for 8 seconds and leave it off for 1 minute.

These are all just some simple signs that it is a scam.

NEVER give your Credit Card over the Internet to a person that made you click on a link either.

Just some simple guides lines from Rich from Ridgefield your local IT professional to help you stay safe.

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