Laptops
Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers!
May 16, 2013
In this post, we thought we’d answer a few of the most common questions that we get asked on a fairly frequent basis. We hope this will help to answer any questions YOU may have, and fill in any informational gaps. Let’s get started!
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Laptop Ownership
May 1, 2013
As we mentioned previously, nearly every computing and communication technology is becoming more geared toward mobility. The workhorses of that movement are the classic laptop. The laptop was the original mobile computing device. The IBM 5100, the first commercially available portable computer, appeared in September 1975. Laptops are also known as notebooks, ultrabooks, and netbooks.
Which Anti-Virus is Better?
April 25, 2013
By now, you should know that if you are on the internet, your computer needs to be protected from malicious viruses and malware/spyware. We mentioned some ways to do that in our previous blog post “Your Computer Needs You (Why?)”. Today, we’d like to expand on that some and answer the one question we get the most often: Which anti-virus is the best?
The World is Going Mobile!
April 17, 2013
That’s where technology seems to be headed. Smartphones and tablets seem destined to blur the lines of distinction between them. As we mentioned in a previous post, the desktop is quickly losing ground to the laptop as the computer of choice.
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What’s an SSD?
March 25, 2013
What is an SSD? Do I need one?
You have heard about these new upgrades called SSDs that are supposed to make your old computer faster and are not exactly sure what they really do, or better yet, what they actually are? Your computer upgrade specialists at Geek Easy Computers are here to fill in the blanks and impart some knowledge!
Your Computer Needs You (Why?)
March 14, 2013
One of the easiest methods to keep your computer running at its best, is also one of its most overlooked or forgotten. Regular maintenance of your computer is essential, be it Mac or a Windows machine, to ensure not only efficient operation, but also the security of your data. Geek Easy Computers, in our effort to help make your technology easier, have previously addressed various aspects of this such as PC Hygiene, Spring Cleaning, and Updating Drivers.
With this new year off to a rousing start, we thought it a good idea to address this topic in depth again. So without any further delay….
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Can I Do It Myself?
March 6, 2013
“Can I do it myself?”
It’s a question many computer owners ask when it’s time for a repair or upgrade to their machine. There answer depends on your abilities and resources. Some things, like RAM, are easy enough to physically replace, but can be difficult to troubleshoot if you don’t have the experience and/or testing equipment available.
10 common PC and Mac annoyances (And how to fix [some of] them?)
February 15, 2013
I saw a post on Facebook the other day that got me thinking. Everybody has something that drives them absolutely bonkers about their computer. Be it Mac or a Windows machine, those devices can have quirky behaviors that can nearly make you want to take a sledgehammer to the darn thing! SO instead of adding to the landfill problem, we at Geek Easy Computers thought we’d see what we could do to ease your pain…
A Geek Easy Computers 2012 Technology Review
January 24, 2013
This past year has been an exciting one in many respects. It has definitely been a roller coaster of a ride. The ups and downs of the economy, the re-election of the first African-American president, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. So many newsworthy events took place it’s nearly impossible to comment on them all.
Let Us Plan Your Next Project…
January 16, 2013
Planning an IT project can be a lot of work. Whether you’re adding equipment to an existing network, upgrading servers and workstations or doing it all from scratch, there are often many considerations every step of the way. If you’ve ever wondered what hardware and software to purchase, how long you might spend on each phase of the project or simply how to get started in the first place, we can help.
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