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Data recovery
November 21, 2018
Hard drives fail all the time. It’s just a fact. That’s why we, at Geek Easy Computers, stress having a recent & reliable backup is so important. But what happens when your hard drive fails and you don’t have a backup? Usually your only option is data recovery, if possible.
Cloud Storage…Why Should I Use It?
September 28, 2018
At Geek Easy Computers, we see too many clients with failed or failing hard drives with no backup system in place! It’s a tragedy because data recovery is not guaranteed and can be expensive when it does work. Today there is really no excuse for not having some type of regular backup in place. Especially with the availability and ease of use of cloud storage. With this post, we hope to show you why you should be using the cloud.
Power Adapter/Cable Care
August 27, 2018
Everyone has been through it before. You go to charge your smartphone or your tablet, or even your laptop; you plug in your power adapter, and…. nothing happens. So you unplug it and try again. Still nothing. You wiggle the connector to make sure it’s in all the way. Nope. Your device isn’t charging. ARRRGH! WHY?
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What’s Wrong With My Wifi?
July 11, 2018
You’ve finally got high speed WiFi installed in your home! So you run down to the rec room to watch your favorite Netflix binge show while you work out! But no! The video is stuttering and keeps dropping signal! What’s going on?
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Jan/Feb/March Newsletter
April 4, 2018
Well it has been an eventful first quarter of 2018, has it not? The latest newsletter edition has travel tips, resolutions, and helpful tidbits!
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Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers! Year End 2017
December 20, 2017
Welcome to the 2017 edition of our “User Questions, Tech Answers”. In our ongoing mission to help make your technology easier, we like to provide you with tools and knowledge to make your computer interaction more “user friendly.” This edition will showcase some of the most popular questions asked throughout 2017, and also include some new things that we haven’t covered yet.
Why Should I Update My Software?
November 22, 2017
That pop-up message telling you to update yet again. You have to make a choice: update now or later. It’s tempting to just keep hitting “remind me later,” but that turns into “never” too easily. Keeping your software up-to-date is an important consideration. It’s one of the most important things you can do to keep your computer safe. It affects usability, security and compatibility with other software.
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September/October Newsletter
November 21, 2017
The holiday season is here! Are you ready for it? Online shopping is going to be at an all time high. This newsletter has some security tips to keep you safe while online!
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Google Chrome
October 19, 2017
One of the questions we get asked frequently is “Which browser is the best?.” Well the answer to that question is subjective on many factors, but our typical recommendation is Google Chrome. In this article we tell you why.
July/August Newsletter
August 31, 2017
Summer is winding down. It’s been an exciting season! We are back continuing to bring you tips, tidbits, and interesting computer technology information!
This months edition talks about National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Geek Easy racing car, backing up your Mac and more!
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