Sometimes it is necessary to call a computer repair technician to help you take care of any problems you may be having with your desktop or laptop, but you can actually fix many small PC issues yourself. Among the things that you can do to extend the life of your PC include cleaning it thoroughly at least once a year, keeping it in well ventilated areas, and using proper surge protectors.
Click here to read more of Eric Geier’s post for PCWorld.com.
Life nowadays is more computer-dependent than ever. Whether for business or for personal use, your computer is probably the hub of almost everything you do. Scheduling and budgeting? That is an easy job for your computer. Lots of family photos? Stored on your computer, of course. Email, shopping, school work, you name it – it is all done on that laptop or desktop computer. When things start to go wrong, though, it can be hard to know when it is time to call in professional computer repair. Here are some things to watch out for.
When even computer repair will not be enough to restore your old PC to its former glory, your old computer can still perform a variety of useful tasks for you. From installing a more basic operating system to using it strictly to communicate with friends and loved ones via Skype, old computers can do much more than take up space on your desk or in your garage.
Click here to read the rest of Eric Griffith’s article for PCMag.com.
Along with all the marvels that come along with technological innovation, there are a few unfortunate drawbacks. Since people have become so dependent on their computers for work and entertainment, when computer networks malfunction the resulting fallout can be detrimental. For a home office or a small business, having access to quick and efficient mobile computer repair can make all the difference.
Not that long ago, medical house calls were the preferred method for doctors to visit sick patients. It was the most convenient for the patient, plus the technology and transportation of the times did not always make it possible to go to hospital. Now, only a few doctors will make house calls, but they are still preferred by some. If your computer is “sick,” the fastest and most convenient way for it to be repaired is with a house call. Mobile computer repair is a new way for small businesses and individuals to get their computers repaired inexpensively and quickly.
When thinking of the advances in technology it can be overwhelming yet fascinating at how the lifespan of a PC’s performance can vary from one to another. Literally, technology advances by leaps and bounds almost daily, so to imagine the changes and differences from a device purchased last year to a device purchased this year is nearly impossible to fathom. For instance, a one to two year old computer to one owner may seem completely acceptable without limits or issues, fully capable to run whatever software or programs they need. However to another owner, a one to two year old PC can be completely antiquated and incapable of running various software or programs that owner requires for their home or business use. (more…)
DEFINITION: A virtual machine (VM) is a software based, fictive computer. Virtual machines may be based on specifications of a hypothetical computer or emulate the computer architecture and functions of a real world pc.
“Virtual Machines” serve many purposes for home and business use in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, and beyond. In the field of computer repair I recently set up a virtual machine for a client that required Windows XP operating system to run various older programs that were not compatible with his current operating system of Windows 7. In this situation, a virtual machine was the perfect solution to my client’s problem as he did not desire to do a complete upgrade of all software being used. (more…)
