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Archive for August, 2014

Why I Like The LinkedIn Publishing Platform(Long-Form Posts) !

As this post pertains to The LinkedIn Publishing Platform, I will copy comments & links that direct you to my posts about & from within The LinkedIn Publishing Platform. POST NUMBER 1: ————– Did you know LinkedIn has a Publishing Platform? See my post from the LinkedIn Publishing Platform about Why I Like The LinkedIn […]

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Computer Tip – You can be victim to a hoax/scam just for searching for technical help !

Computer Tip – You can be victim to a hoax/scam just for searching for technical help !

Just because a company shows up at the top of the paid or other search results doesn’t mean they are on the up & up! I had a customer this week that searched for information about a problem they were having with a technology product.  One of the paid/ad listings at the top seemed a […]

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Do your kids ignore you on the cell phone you are paying for?

Look at this App a mother created to solve this problem! The Ignore No More app is $1.99 and only available for Android phones on Google Play. http://abc7chicago.com/family/texas-mom-creates-app-to-control-childs-phone/258923/

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Back To School Computer Shopping?

In the chart below below, I summarize where I believe you should target your buying – features, not necessarily price.  If you buy the right features, you will be happier with your computer purchase now & for a longer time into the future! RAM Memory —————— 8GB or more – Preferred & Suggested 6GB              –  […]

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Computer Tip – Harddrive Image Backup – What Is It & Do I Need To Do One?

August 12, 2014 1 Comment

Most of us know that we should backup our documents, pictures, tax returns, etc.  Some actually do regular backups from their computer harddrive to a USB Thumbdrive, USB Harddrive or other backup method. A Harddrive Image Backup is a complete harddrive backup of Windows, Programs, Drivers, Documents, Settings, etc.  A Harddrive Image Backup may take […]

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Computer, Tablet, Smartphone Tip – Having Trouble Controlling Your Touchscreen Device?

Computer, Tablet, Smartphone Tip – Having Trouble Controlling Your Touchscreen Device?

You may find as I did that a stylus helps you control your touchscreen device more accurately!  A stylus is a heat sensitive pen like device that lets you touch the screen with it’s tip versus your finger.  If you have big or shaky fingers or just have troubles getting your touchscreen device to work […]

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Computer Tip – Watchout Opening Email Attachments – Even From Friends!

I had a customer recently that got infected after opening an e-mail attachment from a friend. They had been exchanging updates to a document, but in the last email, the attachment’s extension somehow had been changed & the attachment would not open. My customer clicked/searched online to find an appropriate program & then got infected.Here […]

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What makes me different than other computer stores, computer consultants, etc.?

What makes me different than other computer stores, computer consultants, etc.? You can reach me in the evenings! Last night – phone call 9pm, infected computer, customer drops off computer by 9:30pm. The computer is now cleaned of viruses/spyware, temporary files all cleared out, harddisk defragmented, Windows updates caught up & customer will pickup the […]

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Computer Tip – What is your computer power cord plugged into?

If you have no surge strip or a surge strip older than 5 years, you should read below. Power quality & reliability to our business or home wall outlets is better all the time.  However, with recent lightning & storms, have any of you lost power or seen your lights flicker? It is advisable for […]

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Have old computers hanging around your business or home?

Computers for Kids Idaho will wipe your harddrives & refurbish your computer for reuse or used parts in refurbishing other computers, or recycle parts & pieces that cannot be reused. Contact Computers for Kids via their website – http://www.cfkidaho.org/

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