Author Archive: Ray Bowyer, Computer Consultant
Ray Bowyer, Computer Consultant lives & works in the Boise, Idaho area & provides computer desktop & laptop repair, training, problem solving, computer networking, & virus removal for Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell & other Treasure Valley Idaho area small businesses, home offices & home computer users. Phone: (208) 631-7527. Email: consultant@raybowyer.com . Mailing Address: 1740 E. Fairview Ave., # 305, Meridian, ID 83642. Computer Repair & Services - Boise Idaho - Meridian Idaho. "Reducing computer frustration one problem at a time by providing computer TLC(Technical Loving Care)!"
How Do I Setup My New Computer?
(And Transfer Information & Programs From My Old Computer) BEFORE TEARING DOWN YOUR OLD COMPUTER: – Backup your information/data to thumb drive or USB hard drive – Backup your information/data again to different media – List the programs from your old computer you want on your new computer & look for the installation discs & […]
What To Do If You Think You Have A Virus !
DON’T: 1 – Randomly search for virus cleaning programs on the web 2 – Believe pop-ups telling you your computer is infected – unless you know it is from a program you had already installed 3 – Believe phone calls from Microsoft telling you you’re infected 4 – Install a 2nd or 3rd virus cleaning […]
Are People Or Businesses Stealing Your WiFi?
Are suspicious people just sitting in cars near your business or home? Maybe they are stealing WiFi? In following a www.Nextdoor.com posting stream about someone sitting for hours in a car on a street. Many suggested, stalking, undercover, etc. But one suggestion was they may be stealing WiFi. I also ran across another possibility that […]
“Microsoft fixes severe 19 year-old Windows bug…”
“Microsoft fixes severe 19 year-old Windows bug found in everything since Windows 95” http://www.pcworld.com/article/2846004/microsoft-fixes-severe-19-year-old-windows-bug-found-in-everything-since-windows-95.html#tk.nl_today This fix is timely being that yesterday was the monthly Microsoft 2nd Tuesday Microsoft Updates day. On or just after the 2nd Tuesday of every month, your computer should be installing updates when you shut down or startup your computer. If […]
Increased productivity! What a difference a new computer can make!
I helped a customer install a new Windows 7 computer this weekend. The old computer was an older Windows Vista computer for my customer’s service business – Quickbooks 2014 is one of the main uses on this computer. On the new computer, Quickbooks started in 20 seconds or so. The business owner said it would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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/
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 – […]
Computer Tip – Harddrive Image Backup – What Is It & Do I Need To Do One?
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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