Brandon Phipps
Technology Specialist
Education
- AAS, Computer Technology, Heald College
Professional Achievements
- Published Author of "The MSP Hustle: How to Avoid the Con and Choose A Managed Service Provider"
- 99% IT uptime for customers since 2011
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Co-authored Articles (18)
How to Tell if Your Phone Has Been Tapped
Look for the signs that your phone is being monitoredAre you worried that your phone is being tapped or monitored? There are a number of signs that may indicate a tracked phone, as well as several measures you can take t...
3 Simple Ways to Open & Convert HEIC Photos on a Windows PC
An easy-to-follow guide to open or convert HEIC files on Windows Did somebody send you a file that's in the HEIC format? When somebody who has an iPhone or an iPad takes a photo, the picture is usually saved as an HEIC ...
Easy Ways to Find the WPS PIN for Printers: Common + Specific Models
An easy-to-follow guide for locating the Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN on printersDo you need to find the WPS PIN for your printer? WPS stands for '''W'''i-Fi '''P'''rotected '''S'''etup and allows your printer and router to...
How to
Remember a Forgotten Password
Forgetting a password to a computer or an online account can prove disastrous in this day and age. Unfortunately, it happens to most people at one point or another. With so much happening from day to day, it's easy to lo...
How to Tell if a USB Cable Supports Hi Speed & Fast Charging
Find out the speed of your USB cable in secondsDo you need a high-speed USB cable? Are you having a tough time telling if a USB cable you own or are thinking of purchasing supports high-speed data or fast charging? Faste...
The 5 Best Ways to Convert HEIC Photos to JPG on a Mac
Easily convert HEIC image files from your iPhone to JPG on your MacWhen you take a photo on an iPhone or iPad, it’s saved by default as an HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) file. While HEIC images are high-quality...
How to
Make an *.Lrc File
LRC files are files that, with the appropriate software or hardware, can display the lyrics to a certain song as it's played. Although there is a variety of web sites offering free downloads of *.LRC files, sometimes you...
How to Make Your Phone Harder to Track
Make it nearly impossible for hackers and other third-parties to track your phone Do you want to make it nearly impossible to track your phone? In today's society, most people are becoming increasingly reliant on their...
How to Turn On Bluetooth & Pair Devices on Windows 8
A step-by-step guide to activating Bluetooth on a Windows 8 computer If you need to connect Bluetooth headphones, a speaker, or another device with Windows 8, we can help. You'll just need to activate Bluetooth in your P...
How to Change Your VPN Location on Any Device
Spoof your GPS location and IP address on a computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad If you want to trick a website or app into thinking you're in a different country, you can use a VPN (virtual private network) to change your...
How to Tell If Your Phone Has a Virus and What Steps to Take
The fastest and easiest way to identify and remove viruses from your iOS or Android device Does your phone run hot, are there random pop-ups, does it use excessive data, or is it slow, sluggish, and laggy? If you can say...
How to Clear Out System Data on Your iPhone: 9 Methods & Tips
Reclaim some precious iPhone or iPad storage space by clearing out system data Have you noticed that your iPhone or iPad is running out of space? If you check your device storage in the Settings app, you may have seen th...
4 Easy Ways to Print to PDF: Save Web Pages, Files, & More
Easily save a PDF of a webpage or file to your computer or phone Print to PDF saves content from a website, app, or file and turns it into a PDF. This feature is built into most modern devices. If you're using Windows, y...
Easy Ways to Open Null Files
Is there a .null file on your computer that you want to open and inspect? Be careful! Most .null files are corrupted files that have been generated by viruses or malware that came with some software you've downloaded. Ot...
What’s the Difference Between MP4 and MOV
Differences and uses for the two biggest video file formats Do you want to know the difference between MP4 and MOV? Both MP4 and MOV are two of the most commonly used video file formats, but what is the difference betw...
How to
Use Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth technology allows users to exchange voice and data transmissions between 2 or more electronic devices, given that all the devices are within a short distance from one another. There are numerous ways to use Blu...
How to
Install Bluetooth
This wikiHow teaches you how to enable your computer, phone or tablet's Bluetooth functionality and install a new Bluetooth-compatible device. For other Bluetooth issues, you can install the latest Bluetooth drivers to y...
How to Open a Free Mail.com Email Account
Fast and easy steps to create a free email address with Mail.com is a popular email client used around the world for sending and receiving emails on a variety of devices. You are able to customize your email space, and ...
