The Computer Chip

If you're still running Windows 10 and aren't quite ready to jump to Windows 11 or buy a new PC, look into Microsoft’s Consumer ESU (Extended Security Updates) program.
Key details to know: 🛡️ It provides critical/important security patches through Oct 12, 2027 (no new features or active tech support).
To enroll, just go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and look for the "Enroll Now" link. Full breakdown here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/extended-security-updates?r=1

There are horror movies, and then there’s the absolute terror of hearing your computer make a strange clicking sound right before the screen goes black... 💀
We’ve all been there. That split second of pure, unadulterated panic where your entire digital life flashes before your eyes. ❌ The family vacation photos? ❌ The 40-page report due tomorrow? ❌ The spreadsheet you spent three days perfecting?
Don't let your data become a ghost story. 👻
It’s Backup Awareness Month, which means it's time to stop living on the edge. Back up your files today so the only scary thing in your life is your Netflix queue.

June is Backup Awareness Month! Do you have Backup?
We insure our cars, our homes, and our health—but what about our digital lives? 🛑
From irreplaceable family memories to critical business documents, we store almost everything on devices that can be lost, stolen, or broken in the blink of an eye. The reality is that data loss isn't a matter of if it will happen, but when.
The best time to back up your data was yesterday. The second best time is right now.
This Backup Awareness Month, take 15 minutes to secure your peace of mind. We always recommend following the industry standard 3-2-1 Backup Rule:
🔹 3 Copies of Data: Keep your original data and at least two backups.
🔹 2 Different Media Types: Store your backups on two different types of storage (e.g., an external hard drive and the cloud).
🔹 1 Offsite Location: Keep at least one backup entirely away from your home or office.
Don't wait for a data disaster to realize the value of a backup. Protect what matters today.