Elite Technical Systems

10/19/2026

🖥️🧹 **Happy National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day!**

How many icons can you fit on your desktop before you can’t actually see your wallpaper anymore? 😂

Today is the perfect excuse to give your computer a little digital cleanup!

Here are a few quick ways to tidy things up:

📁 **Organize your files.** Move documents, downloads, and photos into folders where they belong.

🗑️ **Clear out the clutter.** Delete shortcuts you don’t use and files you no longer need.

📥 **Tackle your Downloads folder.** We all know it’s probably hiding things we downloaded six months ago and completely forgot about!

🖥️ **Keep your desktop useful.** Pin your most-used apps and keep only the shortcuts you actually need within easy reach.

💡 **Pro tip:** A cluttered desktop doesn't necessarily mean your computer is running slowly, but a little organization can make finding what you need a whole lot easier!

Take five minutes today to clean up your digital workspace. Your future self will thank you!

And remember, if your computer needs more than just a little tidying up, **Elite Technical Systems is here to help!** 💻

10/09/2026

🎬🍿🎓 MOVIE NIGHT & FOOD TRUCKS FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT GRADUATION! 🍿🎬🎓

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 24th, join us with Project Graduation 🎓 for a special community movie night featuring Toy Story 5 at Spencer County High School!

🎥 Elite Technical Systems will be providing the movie screening in support of Project Graduation, but this is THEIR fundraiser! Come out, enjoy the movie, grab some food, and help support our local students.

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕔 Movie begins at 5:00 PM
📍 Spencer County High School Cafeteria — indoors!
🚚 Food trucks will be on site!
🍿 100% of our concession proceeds will go directly to Project Graduation!

Bring the family, enjoy a fun evening, and help make Project Graduation a success! Every concession purchase helps support this important cause.

Please share and spread the word. We hope to see you there! ⭐🎬

CHECK OUT THE EVENT LINK BELOW
https://www.facebook.com/share/1F3WjGuKfs/

09/24/2026

🍽️🎉 It’s almost time for the Progressive Dinner!

Elite Technical Systems is excited to once again be part of this incredible Taylorsville Main Street tradition! This year marks our 6th consecutive year participating, and we can’t wait to see everyone! 🙌💙

The Progressive Dinner, hosted by Taylorsville Main Street, brings our community together for an evening filled with great food, local businesses, and even better company. 🥂🍴

We’re getting our food ready and looking forward to serving up another great evening with all of you!

📅 Saturday, September 26th

Come hungry, bring your appetite, and get ready for a great evening filled with delicious food, wonderful people, and plenty of community spirit! ❤️

We’ll see you there! 👋🍴

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09/24/2026

🎃👻 THE FINAL MOVIES ON MAIN STREET OF 2026! 👻🎃

We’re closing out another season of Movies on Main Street with a spooky night under the stars!

🏚️🎬 MONSTER HOUSE
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
📍 Sheriff’s Parking Lot
⏰ Gathering at 6:15 PM
🌙 Movie begins at dusk

Come out in your best Halloween costume and join us for an evening packed with games, activities, tricks, treats, and of course, a great movie!

🏆 There will be a prize for the best costume, but don't worry—we'll have goodies for all the kids in attendance!

🍿 Fresh popcorn and concessions will be available throughout the evening.

And that's not all...

🎓 We're also hosting a fundraiser for Project Graduation! We'll have more information about the fundraiser in a separate post, so stay tuned for details on how you can help support this great cause.

This will be the final movie of the 2026 Movies on Main Street season, so come help us send off another great year with a night of Halloween fun!

👻 Costumes are encouraged!
🎃 Games and activities
🍬 Tricks & treats
🍿 Concessions
🎬 Free movie

Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! We’ll see you October 9th! 🎃🍿👻
And we also want to thank our sponsors again for all of their support!
Brian Brashear - State Farm Agent with State Farm
Kelly Hubbuch, Brown Realty , Angie Robin Realtor , Derrick Jewell Realtor With Brown Realty

08/27/2026

We'll be hosting a stop again this year. Stop by, say hi and have a bite.

What is a progressive dinner? You will go from one business to another business or tent; eat different appetizers and then have a sit down dinner finishing off with desserts.
Come join Taylorsville Main Street for a night full of fun, laughter and lots of food with your friends as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets $40.00 each. You can purchase at The Red Scooter or The Tea Cup

08/25/2026

🔐 Tech Tip Tuesday: Make Sure You Can Get Back Into Your Account

Imagine this:

You wake up one morning and try to check your email. Your password isn't working. You try again. Still no luck. You click "Forgot Password?" and that's when you discover the problem...
There's no recovery email. No backup phone number. No other way to prove the account is yours.

We regularly have customers run into situations like this. Sometimes the account was compromised. Sometimes they simply forgot their password. Either way, without recovery information, getting the account back can be extremely difficult—and sometimes impossible.

🛡️ Protect Yourself Before You Need It

📧 Add a Recovery Email
Add a secondary email address that you can access independently of the account you're protecting. If you lose access to your primary email, this can give you a way back in.

🔐 Turn On 2FA/MFA
Two-factor authentication adds another layer of protection. Even if someone gets your password, they still need the second factor to access your account.

📱 Add a Recovery Phone Number
Where available, add a phone number you control and keep it up to date.

🧾 Save Your Backup Codes
Many services provide one-time recovery codes when you enable 2FA. Store them somewhere safe—not only inside the account you're trying to recover.

🔄 Check Your Recovery Information
Old phone numbers and email addresses won't help when you need them. Take a few minutes every so often to make sure your recovery information is still accurate.

💡 Pro Tip:
Your recovery email should be an account you can access without relying on the account you're protecting. If your only recovery method depends on the account you've been locked out of, you haven't really created a backup.

Don't wait until you're locked out to discover you don't have a way back in.

🔧 Need Help? We can help you review your account security and make sure your important accounts have proper recovery and security options configured.

📞 (502) 354-3508

08/18/2026

🎓 Tech Tip Tuesday: Back-to-School Tech Checkup

Back-to-school technology isn't just about buying a laptop. Before handing a computer, tablet, or Chromebook over to a student, take a few minutes to make sure it's ready.

💻 Before School Starts:

🔄 Install Updates
Make sure Windows, ChromeOS, macOS, and installed software are up to date.

💾 Check Storage
Make sure there's enough room for schoolwork, updates, and applications.

🔋 Check the Battery & Charger
Make sure the battery holds a reasonable charge and the charger isn't damaged.

☁️ Verify Backups
Important schoolwork shouldn't exist in only one place. Make sure important files are being backed up.

🛡️ Review Parental Controls
If it's being used by a younger student, check screen time, content restrictions, app downloads, and online communication settings.

⚠️ Be Careful When Buying Used or From Marketplace Sellers
Buying a computer from Amazon, Newegg, or another online retailer doesn't necessarily mean you're buying directly from that company.
Many sites also allow third-party sellers and marketplace listings. A computer may be listed as "new," "used," or "refurbished," and the actual seller can make a big difference.

Before buying, check:

✅ Who is actually selling the computer
✅ Whether it's new, used, or refurbished
✅ What warranty is included
✅ The seller's return policy
✅ The exact model and specifications
✅ Whether the battery and charger are included
✅ Seller reviews and reputation

💡 Pro Tip:
A great price isn't always a great deal. An older computer with a worn-out battery, missing charger, limited storage, or no meaningful warranty can end up costing more than buying the right computer in the first place.

🔧 Not sure if a computer is a good deal or whether an existing computer is ready for school? We can help you evaluate, prepare, upgrade, and maintain your technology. 📞 (502) 354-3508

08/11/2026

🖥️ Tech Tip Tuesday: Give Your PC a Little Maintenance

Your computer doesn't need to be complicated to take care of. A few simple maintenance tasks can help keep it running cooler, quieter, and more reliably.

💨 Blow Out the Dust
Dust builds up inside your computer, especially around fans and vents. Too much dust can restrict airflow and cause your PC to run hotter. As a general rule, give your computer a good dusting every 3–6 months. If you have pets, smoke indoors, or your computer is in a dusty environment, you may need to do it more often.

⚠️ A few things to remember:
Shut down and unplug the computer first.
Use compressed air designed for electronics.
Hold fans in place while cleaning them so they don't spin freely.
Don't spray liquids inside your computer.
Don't block the vents after you've cleaned it.

🧹 Don't Forget the Outside
Keep the area around your computer clean and make sure air vents aren't blocked by walls, furniture, or other equipment.

🔄 Keep Things Updated
Regularly install Windows and software updates. Updates don't just add features—they often include important security and stability fixes.

💾 Check Your Storage
If your drive is getting nearly full, your computer may have a harder time performing normally. Remove things you no longer need and keep important files backed up.

🔧 Need More Than a Dusting?
We also offer advanced PC maintenance services. We can give your computer a more thorough cleaning, inspect the hardware, check cooling and performance, and look for potential problems before they turn into expensive repairs.

💡 Pro Tip:
A few minutes of maintenance now can help prevent bigger problems later. Your PC works hard for you—give it a little attention once in a while!

📞 Elite Technical Systems (502) 354-3508