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How to Avoid Malicious Software!
January 18, 2012
Lately we have seen a surge in viruses and other malicious software infecting computers. People dont realize that while the Internet is a vast, nearly unlimited resource for information, commerce and entertainment; it can also be a scary and even dangerous place for those caught unawares.
In order to help protect you we put together a white paper full of information on malicious software and how to avoid it. Below is a quick list highlighting the major points. You can download the full document here –> How to recognize and avoid malicious software Read the rest of this entry »
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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 »
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 »
Another one bites the dust… HP?
August 24, 2011
Another of the mighty have fallen. Hewlett-Packard (HP – the worlds largest personal computer maker), coinciding with their Touch Pad disaster, is selling off their PC division after decades of making computers for the consumer and business markets.
“Hewlett-Packard… on Thursday confirmed that it is considering selling its personal computer business, along with announcements of an end to its tablet computer and smartphone products.” – English.news.cn
So what does this mean to you as a consumer and user of HP PC products. It may mean nothing, depending on what happens to the PC division. It could mean a nightmare for trying to get tech support, repair, or parts from HP as they transition through this process. One thing is for sure, HP as we know it and have loved it for years will cease to exist in its current state. As history has shown us, these major changes with companies like Hewlett-Packard rarely translate to “good times” for consumers.
Regardless of the path HPs future takes, we at Geek Easy want you to know we will continue to support HP PCs with tech service and repair. Until the changeover process is completed, we recommend holding off on any purchases or service requests from HP as your transaction could be held up in the mire of red tape that typically accompanies this type of move.
Geek Easy will always be your point of reliable support. You can always source us for any of your PC or Mac needs!
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