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Is Remote Computer Repair Safe?

Over the last couple of years, thanks to increasing broadband connections and cost cutting, we have seen a popular rise in remote computer repair. But just how safe is remote computer repair and should you allow a stranger to remote control you PC with access to your personal files?

Tagged with: business, IT, remote computer repair, safe
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

How to Repair and Speed Up Outlook

Hi everybody, today we are going to discuss how to repair and speed up Outlook. It happens to all of us you are trying to open your e-mails and Outlook is working so slow it is almost painful. Outlook works with a proprietary file system called a PST file.  These files are great when they work as intended but they often can get corrupted especially when you are trying to save lots of e-mails. When a PST file gets corrupted or if you are trying to save too much e-mail, your Outlook may not open. Fortunately, Microsoft included a small utility called Scanpst.exe This utility is hidden so you have to look for it in order to run it.

Tagged with: e-mail, Microsoft, outlook, PST file
Posted in E Mail, Repairing Outlook

Cloud Storage – Is it the new thing?

Cloud storage is a service that has become popular over the last couple of years. But what is Cloud Storage and what benefits does the cloud really have over physical storage? In this brief guide we will explore how cloud storage works and what options you have to saving to the cloud. We will discover if cloud storage is a new short term trend or a viable long term solution.

Tagged with: Cloud storage, drop box, google drive, skydrive
Posted in Back-up

Microsoft Windows 8 Pros and Cons

Windows 8 is Microsoft’s newest and greatest version of its popular operating system, due for final release this fall 2012. However with hundreds of millions of Windows 7 users considering an upgrade, a question remains as to whether the software is worth updating to?

In this brief guide we will compare the pros and cons of Windows 8 and why you should or shouldn’t consider the latest OS for your laptop or PC.

Tagged with: Faster Boot, Touch Screen, windows 8
Posted in Windows 8

Differences Between a Hardware and Software Firewall.

Hi everybody, today we are going to discuss the difference between a hardware and software firewall.. All of us are quite versed that we need an anti virus program to protect our computers but did you know that you also need a firewall to protect yourself from hackers? A firewall has a totally different purpose then you’re anti virus program. You’re anti virus program helps protect your system from bad programs installing them selves on your system and your firewall helps protect you from hackers taking over your computer. They both have totally different purposes.

Tagged with: firewall, hardware, modem, router, software
Posted in Computer Firewall

The Dangers Of Using Registry Cleaners

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about the dangers of using registry cleaners. If you do an online search, you will find hundreds of products that claim to speed up your computer. In almost every case all the product does is clean old registry data from your main registry hive. In the coming paragraphs, I will explain why this can be a very dangerous practice.

Tagged with: registry cleaners, utilities, windows
Posted in Maintaing Your Computer

Is It Safe To Download Free Software?

Hi everybody today we are going to discuss if it is safe to download free software. If you look around the web, you are going to find hundreds if not thousands of downloads that claim to be free. Only a small percentage of these down loads will actually be considered safe. Don’t get me wrong, there are tons of free downloads out there that are considered totally safe and many are extremely useful.

Tagged with: Avast, AVG, free software, malwarebytes, Super Antispyware
Posted in Software

Why It Is Best Not To Use Google to Repair Your Own Computer

Hi everybody today I am going to discuss the dangers of trying to repair your own computer by using Google to find answers. Often times when we have a major issue with our computers we will look to Google for all the answers. This can often times cause more problems then fixes, especially since the Penguin update. We are going to discuss when it is safe to try and repair it yourself and when you should seek professional help.

Tagged with: blue screen, google, Repairing Your Computer, windows
Posted in Repairing Your Computer

Repairing Your Computer – Should I Use A Shop Or Remote?

Hi everybody, today we are going to talk about repairing your computer. To be specific, I will discuss why you should have your computer repaired as soon as the trouble starts and why remote fixes are usually better then shop fixes.

Tagged with: remote fixes, remote repair, repairing computer
Posted in Maintaing Your Computer, Should I use a Shop Or Remote?

Replacing a Video Card: What You Need To Know.

Hi everybody, today we are going to discuss the steps involved in replacing a video card in your computer. Most desktop systems come with a stock onboard video card that is usually ample for surfing the web and doing most basic operations. If you do gaming or other graphic intense projects this stock card will most likely not be enough. In other cases, it is possible that your old video card has a bad fan or maybe just is not delivering what it used to. In either case, an upgrade is in order and fortunately you have lots of options.

Tagged with: ATI, digital output, monitor, Nvidea, replacing a video card
Posted in Replacing a video card


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