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Linux – Behind The Curtain
January 11, 2012
So whats this Linux you’ve been hearing about lately? People throwing around words like “Ubuntu”, “distro”, “Live CD”? Is this something you need to know about? Are you missing out on the next “thing”? Hopefully we will answer those questions and more below.
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2011: The Best Of…. and the Worst of…
December 30, 2011
The end of 2011 is almost here. We’ve made through the most stressful of the holidays and there’s nothing left but to party like its… 2012. A lot happened this year so I put together a list of some of the top best and worst of 2011!
Upgrades 101: Hard Drives
November 7, 2011
Per Wikipedia -
“A hard disk drive (HDD; also hard drive or hard disk)[2] is a non-volatile, random access digital magnetic data storage device. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the platters. Introduced by IBM in 1956, hard disk drives have decreased in cost and physical size over the years while dramatically increasing in capacity.”
When it comes to PC/Mac hard drives (HDs), they mainly come in two connection types: the older standard IDE (Intergrated Drive Electronics) , and the current standard SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment). You typically find older systems use the IDE type connector.
PC Hygiene: Keep It Clean!
October 24, 2011
Another aspect of computer maintenance most people don’t consider is cleanliness. Yes, your PC or Mac needs to periodically be cleaned. Now I don’t mean with soap and water! Usually a microfiber towel will suffice to remove dust, crumbs, and miscellaneous from the computers surface. You can use “canned air” for cleaning your keyboard and getting into other nooks and crannies. That’s the easy part. Whats more difficult, and ultimately more important, is cleaning the inside of the computer. That area is a perfect environment for accumulating dust. Months and even years of dust build up can cause your system to overheat and operate erratically. It can even cause damage to circuits! Below is an example of a computer in need of a good cleaning: Read the rest of this entry »
Info You Should Know : Apple MacBook
September 29, 2011
Have a MacBook purchased between Oct 2009 and April 2011? Well if you have any issues with the bottom of the case, specifically where the rubber on the bottom of the case separates from the bottom cover, Apple will replace the bottom cover FREE of charge! You will, of course, need to provide your serial number. You can make arrangements with your local Apple Store Genius or your authorized Apple Repair Center.
You can also have the part shipped directly to you, if you are comfortable doing the install yourself. Alternatively you can order the part and have Geek Easy do the install for you! The repair kit, which includes the new case bottom, screws, phillips screw driver, and instructions, can be ordered below:
https://supportform.apple.com/201105
For more information, click here –> http://geek-easy.com/contact-us/
420 N. Church St. STE 1
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)548-TECH (8324)
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Buying a Computer: First Timers
September 21, 2011
Buying a computer for the first time can be an intimidating process especially if you don’t really know what you need. The biggest mistake you can make is shopping for a computer by price alone. Obviously, unless you are independently wealthy, cost is definitely going to figure into the choice. But choosing a PC solely based on price practically guarantees that you ultimately will be dissatisfied with the system. The following steps are a good guide to choosing a new computer. Read the rest of this entry »
The “Cloud”…What is it?
September 12, 2011
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility(like the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet). – Wikipedia
Cloud computing is the “hot new thing” on the Internet. Everybody is talking about it. Trouble is, everyone has their own definition of what it is! Read the rest of this entry »
Upgrades 101: Fans vs Water Cooling…
September 2, 2011
There’s a bit of a debate going on right now in the “upgrade world” as to which is better: multiple fans or water cooling?
Well the answer is… it depends. It depends on what type of system you have and what you mostly use it for. It also depends on how much room you have inside your case.
Upgrades 101: RAM…the what and why…
August 30, 2011
RAM. Yeah so what? You know your computer has it. Do you know what it is?
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of computer data storage. RAM is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computer’s processor. Read the rest of this entry »
Mac vs Windows?
August 18, 2011
There was a time when there was a definite line, or difference between Macs and PCs. The software was different, the way they operated was different, and frankly, the user base was different. Not so much now…
Although there are still plenty of differences, the two Operating Systems are alike enough now to duplicate each others user experience. Macs users used to claim that Mac OS was the “easiest to use, most user friendly…”, while Windows (PC) users claimed that they had “freedom of choice” and the largest software library. For awhile, argument could be made for all of those claims. Again, not so much now.
Starting with Vista (arguably), the Windows interface has greatly improved its user friendliness, borrowing (some claim) many aspects that made Mac OS so easy to use. Mac OS now has a software base rivaling that of Windows. Mac OS users can even run Windows on Mac machines! While Windows still has the market share of personal computers, more and more people are choosing Mac as their computer of choice.
If you’re thinking about purchasing a computer, do the research. Find out what will fulfill your needs, and your families. Regardless of whether you choose PC or Mac, Geek Easy Computers can provide the support you will need to keep your computer running at top performance!
For more information, click here –> http://geek-easy.com/contact-us/
420 N. Church St. STE 1
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)548-TECH (8324)
info@geek-easy.com
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