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Backup

February 2, 2016February 26, 2016 triadmac

We meet a lot of customers that do not have a backup of their computer. That means if your computer crashes all of your personal items such as family pictures, a large music collection, or home movies are all lost. We do not want to see that happen. This is why we offer great solutions in CloudSync and external hard drives. These back up your computer and its contents without you even thinking about it. Better safe than sorry. Sign up for CloudSync today for as little as $2.95/month or come by and get an external hard drive for as low as $99. Do… Read moreBackup

Time Warner Compromised

January 7, 2016February 26, 2016 triadmac

It has been brought to our attention that customers that use Time Warner Road Runner emails (triad.rr.com) may have been compromised. This breach is said to have affected 320,000 Time Warner customers. It is believed to have been done through malware downloaded during phishing attacks. It is recommended by Time Warner and by us to change your Road Runner email password as soon as possible. Again, this only affects those with Road Runner/Time Warner email addresses. Click the following link if you would like more information about the issue: reuters.com As a precaution, you can use our free MyMac app and double check for any malware on your machine. If you do not have… Read moreTime Warner Compromised

Keyboard Shortcuts

January 1, 2016February 26, 2016 triadmac

On many occasions, we have customers that ask “how did you do that?” while we quickly navigate through a problem or issue. We do things, at times, so quickly that the customer is not able to catch what we did. Whether it is trying to solve a problem quickly or not being in a teaching environment, we sometimes don’t think to show you these shortcuts. It is your lucky day (month). These shortcuts are called Mac keyboard shortcuts. It is usually a combination of the command key with either another single key or multiple keys. So without anymore delay, we’d… Read moreKeyboard Shortcuts

Happy Holidays

December 20, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

We, at Triad Mac, sincerely want to thank all of you, our customers. Without you, we couldn’t do what we love to do, and that is helping all of you get the most out of your Apple products. We genuinely love getting to work with and build relationships with each of you. You make what we do fun. So from all of us here at Triad Mac, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! — Rob, Marko, Josh, Macaulay

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

We, at Triad Mac, sincerely want to thank all of you, our customers. Without you, we couldn’t do what we love to do, and that is helping all of you get the most out of your Apple products. We genuinely love getting to work with and build relationships with each of you. You make what we do fun. So from all of us here at Triad Mac, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! — Rob, Marko, Josh, Macaulay, and Whitney Triad Mac will be CLOSED November 25-27. Happy Thanksgiving.

Adobe Flash Patch Update

October 19, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

This week Adobe announced on their security bulletin that they had found a major security flaw in their Flash software. The security issue affects all Macs, Windows, and Linux users with all versions of the Flash Player. In the security bulletin, Adobe details that the ‘critical vulnerability’ in Flash Player could potentially cause system crashes and allow attackers “to take control of the affected system”. As of this weekend, an update has been released by Adobe to fix this problem. We recommend updating to this immediately. It would install version 19.0.0.226. To install, you can go to System Preferences, click on Flash Player… Read moreAdobe Flash Patch Update

Adobe Flash Vulnerability

October 16, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

This week Adobe announced on their security bulletin that they have found a major security flaw in their Flash software. The security issue affects all Macs, Windows, and Linux users with all versions of the Flash Player. In the security bulletin, Adobe details that the ‘critical vulnerability’ in Flash Player could potentially cause system crashes and allow attackers “to take control of the affected system”. We HIGHLY recommend removing Adobe Flash Player from your computer. To successfully uninstall Adobe Flash Player from your computer click here. Follow the steps in the link from Adobe’s official site to remove Adobe Flash Player successfully from your system…. Read moreAdobe Flash Vulnerability

iOS9

October 1, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

iOS 9 is full of enhancements you’ll appreciate every day. Your apps become more essential. New multitasking features on iPad make you even more productive. Siri can do more than ever, and new proactive suggestions help you get things done before you ask. And improvements at the foundation of the operating system enhance performance, battery life, and security. The more you do with iOS 9, the more you’ll wonder how you ever did without it. Available for download now. Learn more at: http://www.apple.com/ios/

WWDC 2015

June 2, 2015February 26, 2016 triadmac

WWDC 2015 is coming June 8-12. This has always been a platform for Apple to announce new products, software, and services. This year is no different. Here are a few things to keep a look out for as possible topics at this year’s WWDC event: 1. iOS 9 and Mac OS 10.11 2. The next generation of Apple TV 3. Apple and Beats new music service 4. New Apps for Apple Watch

Triad Mac Offers Expert Care for All Your Apple Product Needs

June 1, 2015May 9, 2016 triadmac

Article in Forsyth Women Magazine by Meghan Corbett Those of us lucky enough to have a Mac product, or several scattered throughout our homes as is the case in my household, know that problems are rare. Because these products are so reliable, many of us are not sure what to do when something goes awry or a program needs explanation. Many big cities have large Apple stores where people trained specifically to handle Mac intricacies can handle any problem you throw their way. The Triad area is no large metropolis, but luckily, we still have Apple experts available to us… Read moreTriad Mac Offers Expert Care for All Your Apple Product Needs