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Newsletter
April
2026
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"We don't just fix computers — we educate."
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What's Happening
Hardware Doesn't
Have to Be Hard
Your printer jams. Your WiFi drops. Your neck hurts after eight hours at your desk. And at some point, you start wondering — is it time to replace this thing? This month, we're tackling the hardware that surrounds you every day. No jargon, no expensive fixes. Just practical stuff you can do yourself in minutes — and knowing when to call for backup.
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This Month
✓ Fix Your Printer
✓ Boost Your WiFi
✓ Set Up Your Desk Right
✓ Fix It or Replace It?
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Jerry's
Corner
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This month, we're getting hands-on.
After 40+ years of fixing things, I can tell you: most hardware problems aren't hardware problems at all. They're setup problems. A printer that's "broken" just needs its queue cleared. WiFi that "doesn't work" has a router stuffed behind a filing cabinet. A sore neck after work? Your monitor's six inches too low.
This month, I'm walking you through the stuff I fix every single day — printers, routers, desk setups, and that big question: fix it or replace it? Most of these are 5-minute fixes. Some cost nothing.
And hey — the people who can fix it themselves were never going to call me anyway. But now they trust me. That's why we do this.
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April's Theme
Four Weeks. Four Pieces of Hardware.
Each week we tackle one thing you deal with every day — quick fixes you can do yourself, and knowing when it's time to call for backup.
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Week 1
🖨 Printers
5 fixes before you call anyone — even us
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Week 2
📡 WiFi Routers
Where to put it, how to restart it, when one isn't enough
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Week 3
🪑 Desk Setup
Monitor height, keyboard position — free fixes for real pain
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Week 4
🔧 Fix or Replace?
Jerry's repair math — when to fix and when you're throwing good money after bad
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Free Interactive Training
Skits Microcourses
10-minute interactive lessons with Skits. Exercises, cheat sheets, zero jargon. This month's picks match our hardware theme perfectly.
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🛡
Stay Safe Online
SCAM SEASON
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Slow Internet
WiFi Fixes
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🔧
Fix or Replace?
The Real Math
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Browse All 9 Courses →
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Scam Alert
Tax Season Phishing Is Spiking
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Every April, scammers crank it up. Fake IRS emails, bogus refund texts, phone calls demanding immediate payment. Here's what you need to know: the IRS will never email you, text you, or call you demanding payment. Period. If you get a message with a link claiming to be from the IRS — delete it. Don't click, don't call the number in the message.
And it's not just taxes — travel scams spike in spring too. Too-good-to-be-true vacation deals, fake booking confirmations, wire transfer requests. If it feels off, it probably is.
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⚡ Quick Win
The 20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Your eyes will thank you.
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Also: clean your screen.
Smudges make eyes work harder.
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Community Corner
The 99th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!
April 24 – May 3 · “Keep Blooming Together”
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It's almost here, Winchester! The carnival at Apple Blossom Mall, the Wine Fest, the 10K, Fiesta Latina, the parade — one of the best weeks of the year in the Shenandoah Valley. Tickets and full schedule at thebloom.com.
And don't forget First Friday on the Walking Mall earlier in the month — local artists, live music, shops open late. If you haven't done one this spring, April's a great one to start.
Quick tech tips for festival season:
| 📱 Charge to 100% before you head out |
| 📶 Turn off WiFi & Bluetooth to save battery and avoid public WiFi risks |
| 📷 Back up your photos first — full storage means missed shots of the parade |
Have a great time out there, neighbors. See you at the Bloom!
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📝 From the Blog
New Post Every Sunday
Each week goes deeper on that week's topic. Here's what's coming:
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Let's Connect
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Skits posts tips all week long — quick fixes, scam alerts, and the occasional tech joke. Come hang out with us!
Follow SKTS on Facebook →
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Need a Hand?
Printer still won't cooperate? WiFi driving you crazy? Not sure if it's time for a new computer? That's what I'm here for. Give me a call — we'll figure it out together.
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540.303.2410
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1521 Martinsburg Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
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📞 540.303.2410
jerry@sharedknowledgets.com
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