Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the problems we hear about most from homes and businesses around Levy County. Try the easy fixes first — and reach out when you need a hand.

We serve Chiefland, Bronson, Williston, Cedar Key, Inglis, Yankeetown, Trenton, and all of Levy County, plus surrounding North Central Florida communities.

We do both on-site visits (typically within an hour of Chiefland) and remote support for clients further out or who prefer remote-first work.

Both. We help small businesses with everything from networks to backups to automation, and we also handle home computer issues, Wi-Fi setup, data recovery, and security questions for residential clients.

Our packaged plans are built for small offices, but home users can hire us per-job.

For clients on a monthly Remote IT Support plan, we typically catch issues before they're noticed — your servers, workstations, backups, and certificates are monitored in the background.

For ad-hoc work, response time depends on urgency: same-day for emergencies (server down, ransomware, payroll deadline), within 1-2 business days for routine requests.

Yes — every new conversation starts with a free email IT consultation, no commitment.

Describe what you're trying to figure out and we'll send back a written assessment with what we'd recommend and what it would cost before you decide whether to move forward.

We're local, independent, and focused on small businesses specifically. That means solutions sized for offices that don't have an IT team, no enterprise overhead or sales reps, and you talk to the same person every time.

We're veteran-owned, based in Chiefland, and we know what kind of internet, weather, and construction is actually out here in Levy County.

The most common causes are too many programs launching at startup, a nearly full hard drive, or not enough RAM. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and check the Startup tab — disable anything you don't need running automatically.

If your C: drive is more than 85% full, run Disk Cleanup and move large files to an external drive. If those steps don't help, upgrading from a traditional hard drive to an SSD is the single biggest performance improvement you can make — often cheaper than buying new.

Read our full guide →

For basic use — web browsing, email, and documents — 8GB is the comfortable minimum. If you multitask heavily or run specialized software, 16GB is the sweet spot. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, click the Performance tab, and look at Memory. If you're consistently using 80% or more, an upgrade will make a noticeable difference.

If the computer is less than 5-6 years old and the main issue is speed, an SSD and RAM upgrade can make it feel new for a fraction of the cost. If the motherboard is failing, the screen is cracked, or it can't run the software you need, replacement usually makes more sense.

We're always honest about this — we'd rather save you money with a repair than sell you on something you don't need.

Try power-cycling your modem and router first — unplug both, wait 30 seconds, plug the modem in first and let it fully connect, then plug in the router. This fixes the problem more often than people expect.

If it keeps happening, common causes include an overheating router, interference from other devices, outdated firmware, or your ISP having intermittent issues. If your router is more than 3-4 years old, it may be time for a replacement.

Dead spots happen when your router can't push signal through walls or across long distances. Florida block construction makes this especially common. The most effective fix is a mesh WiFi system — multiple access points that work together to blanket your home.

Before buying anything, try moving your router to a more central location, elevated off the floor. That one free step solves the problem for a surprising number of people.

WiFi extender vs. mesh — which is better? →

It varies by location. In town you'll generally have cable or DSL. Outside of town, satellite (Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat) and fixed wireless are the main options. Starlink has been a game-changer for rural homes, though it has a higher upfront equipment cost.

We can help you figure out what's available at your address and which option fits your needs and budget.

Almost certainly not. These are fake warning pages designed to scare you into calling a phone number where scammers will charge you for "repairs" or get remote access to your computer.

Close it by pressing Ctrl + W or Alt + F4. If it won't close, use Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open Task Manager and end the browser process. Your computer is fine — it was just a webpage.

Read our full scam guide →

Check the sender's actual email address — not just the display name. Watch for urgent language, generic greetings, spelling mistakes, and links that don't match the company's real website.

The safest rule: never click links in emails asking you to verify your account or payment information. Go directly to the company's website by typing the address yourself.

Windows 10 and 11 come with Windows Defender built in, and it's genuinely good. For most home users, it's all you need as long as you keep Windows updated. You don't need to pay for Norton or McAfee.

We recommend running a free scan with Malwarebytes occasionally as a second opinion.

No. Hang up. Microsoft does not make unsolicited ph