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Firefox browser keeps freezing, what is the problem?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Is your Firefox browser constantly crashing and having stability problems? Firefox is one of the most popular web browsers in the world and enjoyed by hundreds of millions of computer users every day. The reason for its popularity is due to its speed and when compared to older versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox is normally considered more stable. However if your browser has begun to freeze and crash then you may be wondering what has gone wrong or even considering if your Firefox has a virus? Today we will explore the common reasons for Firefox crashes and what you can do to keep your favorite browser working effectively.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: addons, crash, firefox, repair, web browsers
Posted in Web browsers

Software that can help you manage your passwords

Posted on July 4, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Are you finding it difficult to manage your passwords? Today we have to use so many different computer and online services, each often requiring its own password. Security experts recommend that you use a different password for each website that is both difficult to guess and is made up of a combination of both characters and numbers. But how do you remember all of these different passwords without writing them down, which is also advised against? In this brief guide we will explore three different solutions of managing your passwords.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: keepass, lastpass, manage, passwords, software
Posted in Software

I have a blue screen of death, should I reformat or call for remote help?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Has your PC just experienced the dreaded “blue screen of death”? Most Windows PC’s at some point in their lifetime may experience a major system fault which will prevent you from being able to do anything on your computer. The system crash normally results in a full blue screen error message, often with an equally large numbered sequence of numbers. There can be several causes of a blue screen crash and often they can be both software and hardware related. However if your PC has just experienced this fault what should you do? If this fault continues then is a Windows Reformat needed or should your call a computer repair specialist for remote help? In this brief guide we will explore the options to repair your computer quickly.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: blue screen, Death, virus
Posted in Errors

Facebook Improves Security with New Anti-Virus Marketplace

Posted on July 4, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

With over 900 million users to look after, Facebook has recently come under pressure to protect its members from highly targeted virus attacks. The reason for Facebook’s popularity is that it provides a safe and secure environment for its members to socialize and communicate with each other. However with so much of our personal information on the social media website, Facebook needs to work harder than ever before to protect our data from Viruses and Spam. In this article, we will explore Facebook’s recent security announcements and what they mean for you as a regular Facebook user.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: anti virus, facebook, Security
Posted in Facebook

Are you aware that 35,000 new types of malware are released every day?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Malware is unfortunately one of the biggest problems your computer will ever have to deal with. Malware is malicious software that is created by computer hackers, spammers and fraudsters to solely perform untold damage on your PC, your files and your data. But while anti-virus programs and browser updates try to protect you against these horrible issues, you may be surprised to learn that 35,000 new types of malware are released across the world each day? In this brief guide we will explain the basics of Malware, the most common types of malware problems and how you can protect yourself and your PC.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: Key loggers, malware, Trojans, Worms
Posted in Virus and Malware

When is repairing a PC better than replacing it?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Are you considering replacing your PC because it has a fault? In this article, we will see why repairing a PC is better then replacing it.  Your natural impulse may be to pop down to your local electronics store and purchase a new computer. However that is not always necessary nor is it financially sensible. In most cases, it is much cheaper to repair a faulty PC then replace it with a new one. But what are some of the most common reasons why people replace their computers? And how difficult are repairing even major hardware issues? In this brief guide we will explore the important question of when is repairing a PC better than replacing it?  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: blue screen, Death, PC, replacing
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

How Remote Support Can Help Your Small Business

Posted on June 30, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about how remote support can help your small business. In this economy, more and more people are looking to start their own business. Small business is the wave of the future and will at some point dominate over many of the large corporations. A small business can offer better customer service, more personable service and in most cases, you get a real person when you call and not an automated system. Big Corporations are after one thing and one thing only, the bottom line. A small business owner likes what they do and they do it with passion and pride. In most cases, you will get a competitive price with a better product and much better service.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: computer, remote support.small business
Posted in Should I use a Shop Or Remote?

The Future of The PC-Can It Be Replaced by the Tablet?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about the future of the PC and if the computer as we know is going to disappear. I will start out by saying that Smart phones have taken the world by storm and most of us probably have at least one Smart phone in our possession. These remarkable devices allow us to check movie times, post on Facebook and surf the web from almost anywhere. Some can even have conversations with you. They offer convenience and you never have to boot them up. This is great for some applications but their small size makes surfing the web very cumbersome. For me, a Smart phone could NEVER be a total replacement for my Good old-fashioned PC.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: CD-rom, PC, tablet
Posted in Which Should I buy"?

How To Perform a Repair Install Of Windows 7

Posted on June 29, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about how to do a repair install of Windows 7. Sometime in the life of almost every operating system the need to refresh the original Windows files will become necessary. This is what a Repair Install will do. A program you installed might have caused the problem or you might of experienced a severe Malware infection. In any case, if you are having severe problems with your computer after a Malware removal, a repair install might be in order. To do this, you will need to meet certain criteria. The computer has to be at least bootable so you can run your current version of Windows. Ion addition, you will need your original Windows installation disk. The disk will have to match exactly including the service pack. If you cannot line up all of these items exactly, you will not be able to do the repair install. If you can say yes to the above, you are good to go.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: repair install, Windows 7, Windows XP
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Windows Is Not Genuine

Posted on June 29, 2012 by computergeeks — 1 Comment ↓

Hi everybody today I am going to talk about what to do if you receive the Windows Is Not Genuine alert on your machine. First of all, this message can originate in different ways. Here a few of the scenarios that can cause this annoying alert.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: genuine advantage, malware, windows, windows is not genuine
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

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