Archive for December, 2009
Beware of Purchases on the Internet
Before you buy on the internet, do a google search and see if there are any comments from others regarding the company you are about to purchase from. It the company is called “Utah Computer Repair” for example, do a search in Google for: Utah Computer Repair Reviews
UPS Battery Backup – Stop PC Repairs
You can save on computer repairs by getting a battery backup or UPS. (Uninteruptible Power Supply) They are available from $40 and up at Walmart, Staples, OfficeMax etc. They prevent your computer from turning off when the power goes out at your home. They are also the very best kind of Surge protector.
Internet Short Cuts
Save Time in searching the web. Did you know that you can hold the Ctrl Key down and click on a link and it will automatically open the link in another window? This makes it easy to have both windows available without having to click the back button constantly. From your Computer Repair Center in [...]
Free Anti-virus
Some people are not happy with the free anti-virus program AVG. Before you invest a lot of money in an expensive name brand anti virus program, try Microsoft Security Essentials. I know people get tired of Microsoft, but this is a good anti virus and it is free from the Microsoft Web site.
AVG is a good anti-virus
AVG is an anti-virus that prevents most computer viruses from infecting your computer and does not slow down your computer like Norton or MacCaffey may. Best of all AVG is free!
Filters Protect Kids and Computers
If you have kids or even adults that do not want to be exposed to pornography, a good internet filter is a must. Not only will it keep you from accidentally viewing things you would rather not see, but it will also help protect your computer from viruses. Porn often carries viruses. K9 is a [...]
Minimize Computer Repair Costs
Computer repairs can be costly, but being prepared can help minimize the costs. It is not a question of if your computer will crash, but when, therefore you must be prepared for the inevitable. Always keep a copy of your pragram cds and the licensing codes so that the pragrams can be reinstalled easily. A list [...]
Virus Prevention on your Computer
Lately, I have seen many computers repairs here in Utah that have gotten viruses when the owners clicked on a warning that pops up in the lower right hand corner. It tells them they may be infected and at risk and they need to click here to download the software or program to solve the problem. [...]
Replace or Repair your Computer?
If you have a desktop computer that needs repair you can replace any part except the motherboard for less than $100. If you have to replace the motherboard it may cost $100 to $150 for most motherboards. If you need to repair a laptop, they can get expensive. Motherboards start at $100 and generally run [...]
Utah Computer Repair Options
I see many choices for Computer Repair in Utah. Many of the ads I see are for companies that want to reach out and remotely scan and repair your computer. They are not in the state. The problem with this method is that Virus Removal is not always successful. You can scan and remove a [...]