Archive for January, 2015
Can Computer Pieces & Parts Make A Working Computer?
I had a customer with a conference deadline & two crashed computers & one sick new computer needing to be up & running ASAP ! The three computers were: 1 – Older desktop computer with dead harddrive – clicking sound 2 – Newer desktop coputer – virus infected & not running properly 3 – Laptop with cracked screen & […]
What Things Should I Do First With My New Computer?
The first things you should do with your new computer after unboxing & plugging it in: Connect to the internet Run “Windows Updates” – You need to run these updates over & over until no more updates are available. This may take a long time, but will make sure you have all the Microsoft Windows security […]
Is my old broken computer worth repairing or fixing?
How do I know if my older computer is worth repairing? There are several things to consider: How Old Is Your Computer & How Is It Configured? How Much Are New Computers Selling For? How Much Is The Diagnostic or Repair Cost? How Long Will The Repair Take? How Soon Do I Need My Computer […]
Do You Have a Backup Plan For Your Computer Backup?
How many of you have a backup plan for your computer backup? Many of you have an external USB harddrive for your computer backup. Most of you have the backup set to run automatically right? When was the last time you checked to see that the external USB harddrive is actually working & that your […]
Why should I clear my internet browser cache ?
Clearing your browser cache can: – Make your browser run faster – Make sure you are seeing recent web page updates – Help diagnose possible spyware or browser hijacking Way back in the dial-up modem ages, browser caches were meant to make your browsing faster by not having to download repeatitive images each time you […]
What is wrong when my computer freezes up?
You first want to make sure it is not just the last program you were in that froze up: – Try clicking on the Start Button to see if it reacts. – Try pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete & starting Task Manager – Wait for a several minutes to see if something happens – Did you just install […]
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