Tag: virus removal
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 […]
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 […]
Recognizing email scams !
These email scams happen anytime of year, but are much more common during the Chrismas season ! The scams are primarily geared to consumers, but businesses can also fall prey to these scams! Be sure to watch both the video & take the quiz to be better educated on recognizing these scams. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcafee-intel-security-phishing-quiz-can-you-spot-a-scam-dont-be-so-sure/
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 […]
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 […]
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