Justin's IT Consulting

02/08/2026

Sometimes turning off a part of you Wi-Fi can make it better!

I turned off 2.4 GHz on one node in my mesh network to drastically improve noise.

01/23/2026

There is a new fiber provider extensively installing in my area. I signed up for them as well. Reminder to everyone, almost no one needs more than 250 MBps, which is their bottom tier. Even a 4k video stream uses a tenth of that. Save yourself the money.

01/05/2026

I see many websites asking to create a passkey when users sign in. DO IT! It's much more secure than receiving texted codes. After you get very comfortable with using it, it's ideal to remove the texting options if available. Hackers are able to intercept those texts several ways, but not passkeys. As always, if you ever need any help, just shoot me a message!

If you use a password manager such as my recommended one, Bitwarden, I recommend saving the passkey there. If you're not that far with your security yet (but should work towards it), save it to your Google or Apple account that is synced with that Android or Apple device.

We explain each of these online security features—and when best to use them.

01/05/2026

If you have an Apple account, go here to check a few things: https://account.apple.com/account/manage
I have attempted to help many people recover their Apple accounts, to just be on the phone with them and Apple, having to tell them their account is unrecoverable. Be sure you have strong security by having good phone numbers listed on your account, and have strong recovery methods such as recovery contacts. Especially if you are the spouse that handles the banking and other important things, list them as your Legacy Contact so that if you are gone, they will be able to access your account, which probably has saved passwords or passkeys they will need.

11/24/2025

I really like how AI is really helping with writing code. I actually had fun again writing code for the first time in years. The AI chat in Visual Studio code works so well.

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07/11/2025

Pro tip for today. If you are trying to reduce your Spectrum pricing, ask for the "Customer Solutions" department. They have access to promotions that other departments do not. I just reduced my bill from an $85/month plan, to $40/month for a year, and now getting a higher level of download and upload speeds.

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07/11/2025

If you need a way to accept credit cards online, I had a good experience with Helcim. I believe you'll find their transaction fees to be lower than Square and other more well-known companies. I got paid right away too, didn't have to wait a month like some.

Helcim referral program

06/27/2025

If you are wondering what internet service providers are around you, start here!

The FCC National Broadband Map displays where Internet services are available across the United States, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the FCC. The map will be updated continuously to improve its accuracy through a combination of FCC verification efforts, new data from Internet....

05/22/2025

Let me show you how to back up your files, pictures, videos, servers, etc., in the cheapest and best way possible!

05/21/2025

Friends don't let friends hand fistfulls of money to Geek Squad or the similar services stores such as Staples have. I guarantee I'll undercut their cost and deliver better service, faster!

05/20/2025

If you need help understanding the by-design, complex costs of Microsoft licensing, cloud computing and hosting, reach out!

05/19/2025

If you need to migrate from one system to another, such as migrating from Google Suite or gmail.com to Microsoft Exchange, or porting phone numbers to a new phone system, I can help!