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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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/
Computer Way Back – Amazing what we used to call fast !
Clearing hardrives for a customer on some old computers. 1st computer – An old Micron PC, Windows 98, Pentium II – 333Mhz, 1MB Ram, 6GB harddrive ! Secure harddisk wipe time – 1.5 hours! To put the above in perspective, most peoples current computers Ram is between 2-16GB compared to the above harddrive size of […]
Computer Tip – Why would your internet speed suddenly drop?
I have lived many places in the Boise, Idaho area & also lived in Nampa & Caldwell & now Meridian. I have had both CableOne & CenturyLink for internet providers. In any given neighborhood, one of these may give better performance than the other – a lot depends on neighborhood age & saturation of the […]
Computer Tip – What does HDMI mean & how does it relate to computers?
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. If you have a Hi-Def TV, it probably has one or more HDMI connections. HDMI connectors can be Standard, Mini, or Micro formats – http://www.ramelectronics.net/hdmi-cables-and-connectors.aspx Many computers are coming with an HDMI connectors as a video option. Some laptops are now shipped with HDMI as their primary/only external […]
New Windows based computer pricing & features. What about a used computer?
How much does a new Windows based computer cost? What computer should I buy? What is the most I should pay for a used computer? Locally you can buy a new brand name Windows 7 desktop computer with 8GB Ram & 1TB harddrive with a 2-year warranty for $499. $599 will get you a brand […]
Smartphone Tip – steps that can help you get your smartphone back sooner !
Put a picture of yourself as your phone’s screensaver & lockscreen. Then if you leave your phone at a meeting or somewhere else, people can recognize you by face even if they don’t know you. Also, you can usually put your name on the screensaver & lock screens. I added my wife’s cell phone number […]
WHAT – Windows 7 support ending in January 2015?
I have been asked from several people about this. This end of support date only means that Microsoft will not develop any new Service Packs for Windows 7 after this date. They will continue to provide monthly security updates through 2020! Here are a few links to read more – http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2014/07/10/microsoft-windows-7-mainstream-support/ http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-will-end-windows-7-support-2014-7
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