If you’re not especially tech-savvy, the idea of buying a new computer can be a little stressful. First, it can be hard to determine what you want, especially if you don’t have a good grasp on what your needs are. For example—a few weeks ago one of our clients was...
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What is Malware? Are There Different Types?
If you’ve watched the news in the past 12 months you may have heard stories about how hackers have used phishing emails and malware to gain access to computer servers. Ultimately, the concept of malware is a lot less complex than you may think. Malware (aka, malicious...
Key Benefits of a VPN That You May Not Be Aware Of
If you’re considering a VPN (virtual private network) but you’re not sure of the pros and cons, you’ve come to the right blog. Regardless as to whether you’re thinking about installing one at your home or your office, the benefits are numerous. VPN defined The most...
Should I Repair or Replace my Computer in Denver?
Nothing can quite ruin your day like a broken computer. We don’t necessarily realize how dependent we’ve become on technology until that technology stops working. If your laptop or desktop computer is giving you grief and you’re wondering if you should repair or...
How to Install a New MS Operating System
The computer you have today may be great. It turns off and on like it’s supposed to, you’re fully loaded with the latest version of Microsoft Office, but at some point, your operating system will become out of date. If you’re worried that you’ll need to scrap your...
Top Things Your Company Needs to Know About Cyber Security
Let’s say you’re a small business owner who is wondering if all the recent noise about cyber security in any way pertains to your business. You are, after-all, the quintessential “locally owned and operated” company. You staff less than 20 full time employees and...
I.T Services for my Business
If you own a small to mid-sized business and you don’t have a dedicated IT professional on staff, you’ll want to start the process of hiring an IT service provider as quickly as possible. When you hire an IT service, it will allow you to focus on running your...
What exactly do you mean by IT support?
Have you ever had a problem with your computer, and you couldn’t figure out what the issue was? In the middle of this problem, did you call your friend Jim (who is an absolute whiz with computers) so he could walk you toward a solution? Jim, essentially, provided you...
Pros and Cons of Buying a Touchscreen Laptop in Denver
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you may be considering purchasing one that has a touchscreen. The good If you want a system that’s versatile, you may want to look into buying a touchscreen laptop from a Denver-based computer company. Touchscreens are great...
Top 4 Things to Consider If You Need A Custom-Built Computer in Denver
If you’re in the market to purchase a new computer, but you can’t quite seem to find one that meets your needs, contact Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists today to learn how we can help build you a custom system from the ground-up. If you’re leaning toward purchasing...
Professional IT Services for Businesses in Denver Colorado
Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists has been helping small and medium sized businesses in the Denver Colorado area with all of their IT and networking needs for more than three decades. Many things have changed since the early 1980s, and the field of Information...
Professional IT Service in Denver Colorado
In today’s fast-paced world, you need to stay connected. When your computer, or even worse, your office network goes down, this is more than just a wrench in your productivity. In some cases, this can cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in lost revenue. At...
Alexa’s Coolest Skills for 2018
Let us take a guess. One of your family members jumped on the bandwagon for Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot products and either got you or themselves their very own talking mini-computer. Whether you think the Echo is groundbreaking or downright creepy, it was one of the...
Collaborative Productivity: Keeping Your Team Connected in 2018
As the years go by, more and more Americans work from home, remotely, or virtually on a daily basis. The quest for income no longer ties people to one place, and collaboration no longer requires a face to face interaction. There is beauty and efficiency in this, but...
Choosing a Laptop in 2018: RMCS’s Winners and Losers
Whether you’re an Apple purist or a fan of the good old PC, personal laptops have come a long way headed into 2018. Many of the top models for the year feature 2-in-1 functions that essentially combine the best features of tablets and laptops alike. Plus, screen...
How to Optimize Your Online Productivity in 2018
At Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists, we understand that with each new year, life seems to get just a little bit busier. That said, there are still ways to harness your technological resources and get things done on time and well throughout the next year. Our team...
What the Heck is the Cloud, Anyway?
Many of us use it, but not many truly understand what it is. Cloud storage, also known as a form of device-to-device data sharing, is a common way to alleviate hardware storage issues, particularly in the realm of smartphones. It started as an experiment in saving and...
Can AI Make Meetings Better?
As a local business, we understand the pros and cons of the business meeting. Some love them, and some dread them. Ok, let’s be honest. Most dread them. But what if they could be made better with a little specialized technology? It’s a growing trend to see aspects of...
How Online Education Is Truly Out of This World
People love to knock online education. Many see it as an alternative for those who cannot handle the classroom setting or are attempting to ‘catch up’ when they fall behind their peers at school. Others see it as a cost-effecting shortcut into university credentials....
Net Neutrality: What it Means, and For You
Over the past month, many have gotten worked up over the issue of net neutrality. Congress is even set to vote on potentially breaking down requirement of net neutrality in the coming weeks. If you’re like the majority of Internet users, you may not fully understand...
Thumbs Up: Social Media and Computer Use
Ever wonder why the concept of social media platforms took off? What makes us such social beings? Why do we settle for, and even relish in, online interactions and daily validation via digital thumbs-up gestures and reading other’s innermost thoughts? Sure, these...
All About Processors-How to Beef Up Your Computer’s Performance
Whether you’ve had your computer for one day or five years, nothing is more frustrating than a slow-moving processor or connectivity issue. At Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists, it’s our job to resolve problems like this when they come up, both for our regular...
The Dominant One Turns X- Is the iPhone played out, or just getting started?
Consumers awaited the latest details and design release for the Iphone X (ten) at the start of September, and the details invited mixed reviews of Apple’s newest iteration of its flagship product. Of course, as is the norm in the tech industry, Apple’s older iPhone...
Gaming, Celebrities and E-Commerce
In the world of online gaming, the possibilities are endless when it comes to design, graphics quality, structure, and most importantly for the industry, cash. Online gaming and competitions have had a decade-long moment, and solidified itself as not only a viable way...
Protecting your data and information with Rocky Mountain Computer Specialists
In the wake of recent data hacks and breaches, it seems like our online data is more vulnerable than ever. It’s a stressful topic for a community of consumers that trusts online commerce more and more, saving our card numbers in our iPhones and favorite websites like...