Yearly Archives: 2013

How Important Is Defragging Your Computer? Will It Improve Your Speed?

Throughout the course of a day, your computer saves and deletes sometime hundreds or thousands of files. If you use your system all day long, that number could be staggering. defragWith all that file activity going on, your hard drive takes a ponding trying to keep all those files organized. Unfortunately when files are deleted and added the files that remain on the drive begin to get scattered all over the place.

 

Tagged with: computer, defraggmented, hard drive
Posted in Maintaing Your Computer

Use Maxthon For a Safe And Fast Web Browsing Experience

With all the browsers out there and the bad hype about Internet Explorer, it is really confusing to try and pick a browser that is both safe and functional. In the past we have testedmaxthon most of the browsers out there and found Maxthon to be both the fastest and the most secure of them all. Recently, we tested them again with all the new updates applied to see if our test criteria will still stand.

Tagged with: maxthon, Web Browsing
Posted in Web browsers

Could someone be spying on you? People could be watching you from your computer!

With all the crazy things that are going on in the world today it comes as no surprise that people have started to create software that can be used to spy on the un known.  Yes youspying-on-your-computerr computer could be filled with software that you are unaware of. I know this may sound all like a conspiracy theory to you but to be honest, it is real and it is happening. Many online security software companies have been warning about it for years and now they have solid proof.

Tagged with: spying, watching
Posted in Geek Stuff

Tablets the new craze. Are going to be the one to contribute to this new hype?

If you’re like me you are glued to either your phone or laptop throughout the day. However I have just purchased my first tablet and let me say I love love love it. It is a Samsungtablets-craze Galaxy 10 inch table. The reason why I purchased it is because I read a lot and purchasing expensive books in both soft back and hardback just to have them sit around and collect dust seemed pointless to me.

Tagged with: new hype, Tablets
Posted in Tablets

My Computer CPU Process Is Pinned At 100%, Please Help!

Sometime in the life of your computer you are going to experience the ultimate of all computer freeze ups. This occurs when your CPU processor caps out at 100% and stays Process-Explorerthere. Once this happens, you will not be able to perform such simple tasks as opening documents, starting programs and sometimes you cannot even access your start menu. This type of behavior can happen in any version of Windows and in every case, it takes some detective work to find the culprit.

Tagged with: 100%, CPU, Process
Posted in Computer Repair

Can my computer screen cause damage to my eyes?

Often you will hear someone complain of eye soreness or dry eyes possibly a sore neck and sometimes even a headache after sitting in front of a computer screen for more than Computer-Eyethree hours at a time. People are often led to believe that continuously looking at a computer screen will cause permanent eye damage.

Tagged with: computer screen, damage, eyes
Posted in Computer Repair, Uncategorized

What Do I Do If Windows Update Fails To Work?

You are booting up your computer and you suddenly realize that Windows Update is not downloading or installing the newest updates to your computer. As you may know, update-failed-windowsWindows update is super important at keeping your computer free from Hackers and some Malware exploits. Windows update helps to keep your computer safe and cooperating smoothly. In addition, it helps to keep your system patched from the latest exploits. Updates are usually released on the second Tuesday of every month and this day has been nicknamed “patch Tuesday”.

Tagged with: windows update
Posted in Computer Repair

Why pets in the workplace can help with your computer skills and reduce stress!

Working from home for our online computer repair company I have had the luxury with being with my two dogs throughout the day vs. leaving them all day while I am out at pc-laptop-dogwork. Throughout the day they make sure to come over and remind me; hey mom we need a potty break or a scratch and hug break. These frequent breaks have helped to relieve some of the daily stressors of online computer repair and owning our own business, not just for me but for my husband as well.

Tagged with: computer, pets, skills, work place
Posted in Geek Stuff

How Has The Internet Evolved Over The Past Ten Years

The Internet just a few short years ago was more of a luxury for the rich and famous then it was a necessity. Today, we all know that the complete opposite is true. Without the world-internet-laptopsInternet, most of us would have a really hard time during our most important everyday tasks such as posting on Face Book, paying bills, playing Candy Crush, shopping on Amazon and last but not least, making money with your online business. Most of these things were just a dream 10 years ago.

Tagged with: Internet Evolved, Ten Years
Posted in Geek Stuff

The Modern Woman and Her Electronic Gadgets in everyday life!

phone-woman-GadgetsIn this day and age there are so many different electronic gadgets to help us with our day-to-day chores and activities. Whether you’re using your gadget for scheduling appointments, creating a budget or maybe you’re looking up a recipe for something special for your family.

Tagged with: Electronic Gadgets, Modern Woman
Posted in Geek Stuff


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