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  • 8 Black Friday Tech Gadgets to Super Charge your Office

    8 Black Friday Tech Gadgets to Super Charge your Office

    Black Friday is just a couple of weeks away but in recent years most retailers have moved away from the model of having deals only available on the day itself, instead opting for a month-long Black Friday extravaganza.

    For buyers you can find a deal on everything from home appliances to furniture, clothing and all other manner of consumer goods but there are still some great deals to be had for businesses especially in the technology space.

    Below are our 8 tech gadget recommendations to super charge your office and bring more efficiency to your workday:

    1. For just $99.99 with free shipping you can upgrade that old clunky office printer with a new HP Envy Inspire 7958e that offers 2 sided printing, an automatic document feeder, scanning and more.
    2. If you’re in the market for a beast of a laptop that can keep up with even the most demanding workload, look no further than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, currently on sale for $1361.88 which is a whopping 48% off the retail price.
    3. All-in-one computers are a popular choice with our clients looking to minimize the footprint of their device while not sacrificing usability. The Dell Inspiron features tech specs that would more than cover the average workload and then some and is currently $200 off for Black Friday.
    4. Sometimes the best way to get things done is to tune the noise out, and these Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones will do just that and save you $70 (down to just $129.99 for Black Friday).
    5. Office desk space is usually in short supply, charge all of your gadgets (including the ones we’re recommending) with this Anker MagGo 3-1 Charging Station now on sale for just $82.49 after the 25% coupon.
    6. If a tangible click-clack sound is an absolute non-negotiable quality for your work keyboard then you’ll want to consider the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini, currently on sale for $128.99 with $51 off for Black Friday.
    7. Standing desks continue to be a trendy item for those looking to add “less sedentary” to their New Years resolutions, this electric option from Amazon is just $119.99 after the $50 coupon.
    8. Apple Air Tag: You might be asking yourself; how can I use an Apple Air Tag in my office? The answer, if you’re an iPhone user and regularly take your work device home or with you as you travel, how can you not? Nobody beats Apple when it comes to peace of mind in being able locate your device by attaching an Apple Air Tag to it or inside your laptop bag if it’s stolen or misplaced and for Black Friday they’re currently on sale for the low, low price of just $19. For Android users we can also recommend the Tile Tracker as a comparable alternative.

    We would be remiss to mention all of these great Black Friday offers and not include our own, for a limited time new customers will receive a new laptop or desktop just for signed up with a technology service plan with Valley Techlogic, our service plans include 24/7 IT support, backup and data recovery, robust cyber security protection and more. You can learn more here or by clicking the link below.

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  • 10 Holiday Shopping Tips for Safer Online Shopping

    10 Holiday Shopping Tips for Safer Online Shopping

    The holiday season is upon us and with Thanksgiving around the corner many are anticipating doing some holiday shopping the day after during Black Friday.

    In previous years stores seemed to open earlier and earlier, creeping into Thanksgiving itself to allow buyers who really wanted those deals to snatch them up before their competition (if they were willing to sacrifice some time with family). Many felt this was unfair to employees and with the pandemic that activity has been scaled back so now most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving.

    That doesn’t stop you from shopping on Thanksgiving if you want to however, with online buying growing in popularity year over year “Black Friday” sales occur all over the internet at a wide variety of retailers – and even a wide variety of dates outside of the traditional day after Thanksgiving.

    Still, the main event is typically when the best sales occur with retailers holding back their “door buster” items until midnight on Friday as they do in traditional retail spaces.

    If you’re going to be hitting up those sales this year we have 8 tips for safer shopping online while you do so, and two bonus tips related to getting the best deal while you’re at it.

    1. Make sure the URL is what you expect it to be. Phishing emails may try to take advantage of those looking to get a good deal by misdirecting you to a site with a similar URL that can collect your payment information. Look for any misspellings such as Paypale or Wallmart instead of Paypal and Walmart.
    2. The same goes for products that may be found on multiple vendors. Hint, no one is going to sell a top of the line laptop for $25. If a price seems like it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
    3. Even if the website is legit, the product might not be. Sites like Amazon or Ebay allow private vendors to sell on their site, and this sometimes includes scammers. Look out again for pricing that seems too good to be true or product reviews that don’t match the product you’re trying to buy.
    4. Also read the small print. You want to make sure you’re buying that Xbox you’ve been looking for, not just the box it comes in.
    5. As always, watch out for popups. If you’re browsing for a specific product a loved one requested you may hit sites that try to scam you with malicious software delivered via popups. Letting your browser block all popups unless specifically allowed is a good idea.
    6. Make sure the website is HTTPS not just HTTP. HTTPS is a layer of encryption that protects your payment information when checking out through a website.
    7. If you’re buying from a vendor you’ve never purchased from before, keep an eye on your bank or credit card account. You want to catch any potentially suspicious activity early so you can report it.
    8. Also look for online reviews. Using Trustpilot or just doing a Google search before buying is a good idea, it will help you avoid scams and retailers that are a nightmare to deal with.
    9. Bonus Tip: Use a browser extension like Honey or one your credit card or bank account offers to automatically apply coupons or even get cashback on purchases. Searching for coupon codes is a hassle, however do keep in mind they’re offering you these discounts in lieu of information on your purchase making habits.
    10. Bonus Tip: For Black Friday specifically you can see the deals major online retailers will have ahead of time in the circulars collected by com . That way you can strategically plan your online shopping before the clock hits midnight this Friday.

    Speaking of Black Friday, if you have been in the market for technology services for your business then look no further. We’re offering the best deal we have ever offered for new customers. In our last blog we listed four reasons to consider a service plan with Valley Techlogic. Here are four ways we will make switching easy in 2023.Click to view the full size version.Learn more about taking advantage of our Black Friday sale today.

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  • Black Friday Isn’t just for consumer purchases, business owners can take advantage as well with these tech deals

    Black Friday Isn’t just for consumer purchases, business owners can take advantage as well with these tech deals

    The holidays are rapidly approaching and with Thanksgiving and Black Friday this week we thought it would be a good idea to offer some tips when it comes to Black Friday shopping for your business.

    If you aren’t aware, “Black Friday” is the day following Thanksgiving when retailers offer deep discounts to entice buyers who are holiday shopping. These discounts also occur on technology purchases with laptops being a popular item.

    We’re Dell and Lenovo partners here at Valley Techlogic, and both have their holiday deals live now but things are selling out fast. Dell has laptops and desktops available as well as some peripherals. Lenovo even has a handy page for their Black Friday allowing buyers to sort by what they’re looking for easily.

    Another retailer you can look to for some Black Friday specials for your business is Best Buy. Following the trend this year they’ve also released some of their Black Friday specials earlier this year and would be a great place to look for a laptop or computer monitor.

    It also goes without saying that Amazon is a great place to look for those holiday tech deals, particularly when it comes to peripherals. If you have a business account with them you may even see better pricing then on your regular consumer account, it’s always worth checking.

    If you’re looking to buy in bulk, particularly if you’re also taking advantage of Section 179 this year, then we’ve got you covered. As we mentioned we have partnerships with both Dell and Lenovo and not only can we take advantage of their Black Friday pricing on your behalf, we can also work with our sales representatives to possibly secure a discount on top of that for larger purchases.

    The deals don’t stop at hardware, many software vendors will also offer deals for Black Friday especially in the creative space. Adobe Creative Cloud is 40% off this month and allows you access to Photoshop, Premier Pro and more.

    If you’re been looking for a new webhost Hostinger also has their hosting 80% off (hosting starting at $2.50 per month).

    We’ve also seen deals on VPNs and anti-virus software, though we recommend coordinating with your tech team on whether or not those are worth taking advantage of for your business.

    This year, we’ve decided to join in on the action and offer our own Black Friday Special, for five businesses that sign up we’ll be waving our setup fees and any payments until January 1st, 2023.

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    If your current IT support has left something to be desired, why not start 2023 off on a better foot? Here are four ways we support our clients that differ from our competitors:itWe also make switching easy with our white glove hand off service, we will work directly with your current IT to make for a seamless transition. We can even provide a template for the letter you can send to discontinue your current service. What are you waiting for? Sign up today as this deal ends November 30th!

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    This article was powered by Valley Techlogic, an IT service provider in Atwater, CA. You can find more information at https://www.valleytechlogic.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/valleytechlogic/ . Follow us on Twitter at https://x.com/valleytechlogic.