Ok first off let me tell you that I am a part of a smaller company so I may bit biased during this article and may tend to lean more towards the smaller online computer repair shops as opposed to those bigger chains and smaller local computer repair shops. Read Full Entry.....
Do you remember your first computer? I bet most of you do not still have your original computer in your home. The truth is, I love nostalgia and the way things were in olden days so I am one of the few that saved my old Windows 98 computer and it still works perfect.
If you ever came to me and asked me the question if it is worth putting all your hard earned money into a storefront to fix the hardware on computers, my answer would be definitely not!
I will get right to the point and tell you why you should not do it!
1. Computers are now considered a throw away item just like most small appliances! Its not the old days any more wake up people! Read Full Entry.....
There is lots of talk about how the retirement of XP is going to affect the end user. We know that you will be cut off from new Microsoft Updates and some software venders will no longer offer updates to their programs if you are still using XP. The truth is, there are millions of folks who are still using XP and are going to continue using it on certain machines. Most folks will not throw away a perfect computer just because Microsoft wants them to. If you are a multi-computer home and you have several computers running XP that run perfectly, you will not want to get a new computer with Windows 8 that almost everybody hates. Read Full Entry.....
Some of you may be wondering just how those other online computer repair companies are accepting credits cards from their clients. Truth is there are many different ways you can go about accepting credit cards and to be honest, it really is not that hard. First things first, you must decide whether you will be physically charging the credit card or obtaining the information from your client. Meaning will you have the credit card in hand or will you need the client to relay the information to you from their card over the phone or computer. Read Full Entry.....
When we were younger we all remember being told sit up straight, don’t slouch, and to put your shoulders back. Now that we are older how many of us have brushed off that nagging from our child hood and are experiencing some sort of neck or back discomfort?
I for one did and now I am paying the price. Years of poor posture and bad body mechanics at desk jobs and everyday life have landed me in pain often. However there are steps that can be taken to help with these discomforts and help to correct them as well. Read Full Entry.....
If you have an office job where you sit at a desk or in front of a computer all day chances are you have gained a little bit of extra weight. Whether its significant or minimal weight gain it’s still not healthy for you. Recent research has shown that those with sedentary desk jobs are reporting an increase in weight gain. Read Full Entry.....
In today’s world, most employees don’t give computer security a second thought, which can create enormous problems. If a computer isn’t protected properly, it could lead to identity theft, data leaks or something even worse. This will cost your company time and a lot of money. To prevent these disasters from happening in the first place, here are four things that you need to do.
One of the most important parts of your security center on your computer should be your anti-virus program. There are literally hundreds of products out there to choose from. Some will take a nice toll on your finances every year while others will simply slow down your computer and still allow almost every thing through.
If your computer system is running slow, consider taking it to a computer repairman for upgrades. Possible solutions include increasing the RAM, virus removal and re-installing the operating system. You could take your computer to a local computer repair shop, but online computer repair has more benefits, among them convenience (the repairs are done remotely without the need for you to move your computer), cost benefits, tech support, advice on computer care, and greater choice of repairmen (you are not restricted to the talent available in your city). Note that for problems that cannot be fixed remotely, the repairman will come to your home or office to fix the problem. Read Full Entry.....