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We know you’ll be spending a lot of time OFF the Internet this holiday season….right…. At any rate, to help you make the most of whatever time you’ll be online, here are our Top Five picks for websites this holiday season.   1 – Wrap it Up These gift wrapping ideas will have you excited to give, give, give! (We are stoked about the word search paper.) 2 – Keep Tabs on St. Nick At NoradSanta.org, you can do important things such as tracking Santa around the […]

What’s up with everyone giving gift certificates for Christmas these days? My nana cat says that “folks” have too many things. She often reminds me that when she was a kitten it was a fantastic treat to get a new collar or a new bowl from Santa Claus. Now, if someone wants something, they seem to go out and buy it for themselves! That means that there is nothing on their list for Christmas and we are left to get […]

Did you know that we have gift certificates? The brilliant thing about such a gift is that a person can use it for anything we have at MPA! Consider how useful a service call from one of our amazing technicians would be –  coming right to your loved one’s home to fix that computer they use to send you emails! Or they could use their gift certificate toward purchasing a new computer, tablet, or accessory (mouse, flash drive, wireless keyboard, […]

Debbie writes: I have a cat named Dolley who, like you, has come to enjoy a certain amount of fame since I posted her picture on my profile at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=47746502. My problem is that Dolley seems to have developed a rather uppity, snobbish attitude since she found out that her picture is on the internet and is available to anyone worldwide who might want to see it. Do you have suggestions on what I might do to help Dolley become […]

Okay. So we may not know what EVERYONE in the world wants and needs, but our varied team member’s collective holiday wish list is a pretty good indication of what’s trending all over. Oh, and I should mention that we dream BIG. John: If I could choose any tech gadget it would, hands-down, be a Segway!       Chris: I want a Foodini.       Donnie: Personally, I would want Google Glass. Jodie: I would love to play around with […]

Did you know that more than half of all emails are viewed on a mobile device? You might very well be reading this on your phone right now! While we aren’t selling you anything or asking for sensitive information, we do have to ask: Is your device secure? We’ve compiled some easy tips for you to make sure your identity (and money) remain your own. Enjoy online shopping or mobile banking? While you are in your browser, make sure it says […]

The other day when traversing to my neighborhood Casey’s convenience store I looked only one way before crossing the street. Luckily, I did not get mown down by a fast-moving Amishman with horse and buggy! But it did get me to thinking about RISK. Why did I take a risk like that? A silly little thing that could have cost me my fur coat! Clearly risk has its thrill. For me, daring to prance across the street with reckless abandon gave […]

I’ve found myself suffering a bit from writer’s block lately, so I’ve turned to words, or “inspirations”, from other writers before me. I found this particular thought enlightening this week…. The act of writing bears something in common with the act of love. The writer, at this most productive moment, just flows. He gives of that which is uniquely himself, he makes himself naked. Recording his nakedness in the written word. Herein lies some of the terror which frequently freezes […]

If you thought Donnie wears a lot of hats, wait until you read about Mr. Ball – he dons nearly as many. And, psst… he just had a birthday, so make sure to send him something hip! How long have you been with MPA? Since February 2011. What is your position and what does that entail? I do a mix of things. Some sales, some website coding, and a bit of research. What would you say is the most unique project you’ve […]

Frozen computer leave you feeling cold all too often? Here’s some hot tips from our tech pros. It happens so frequently. A client calls in frantic because his or her computer has frozen up once again. Common causes we see include things like Malware, system overload or bad hardware. Today, we address all three. The Dreaded Malware To fix this, run a third party Malware scanner. There are many to choose from and most are free of charge. Quite often, a computer’s […]