Category: Information

Tech Terms – 2FA

2FA is an abbreviation for “two-factor authentication,” a security measure used to authenticate a person’s identity. It requires two forms of authentication, such as a password and a phone number, which a user needs to provide to be granted access to information. In general, there are three factors that can be used for authenticating identity: […]

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Tech Term – UPS

Stands for “Uninterruptible Power Supply.” In the technology world, UPS is more than just a brown shipping company. It is also a type of power supply that uses battery backup to maintain power during unexpected power outages. A typical consumer UPS is a surge protector that contains a high-capacity rechargeable battery. Smaller UPS devices look like bulky […]

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MSSQL to MySQL – Foreword

Hey All, Back again with the power of knowledge! Recently we have been helping out a client to turn an Excel document into a database as a part of a new online application. On our first pass, we had converted the excel formulas into MSSQL, but in the end the choice was made to move […]

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Foreward

Wheatland Tech Services is a PC Repair and Network Support Company directed towards Home, Small & Medium sized businesses. Located in Lyalta Alberta, we also support applications used in the oil and gas sector. It is our practice and belief that by conducting our business with honesty, integrity and professionalism, our clients will be assured […]

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FAQ’s

In this section we will provide a list of links to support references on our site. Am I Infected? – Symptoms that your computer could display when infected with a virusComputer Lingo (Tech Terms) – An informational list of common computer terms

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Computer Lingo

Have you heard the terms “Gigabyte” and “RAM” ? Below we will go over some of the technical terms that are used when describing computer components: [catlist name=”technology”]

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Am I Infected?

Below we will outline several common viruses and the symptoms that you may experience when your computer is infected: Browser Hijacker – This infection typically causes your internet browser to behave abnormally. Symptoms my include: Changing your internet browser homepage without consent Causing your internet browser to continuously display “Page not found” Trojan – This […]

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