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Slow Computer Is Slow Part I

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:September 25, 2015

A common problem people experience with their computers is that they just aren’t fast enough. Maybe it was a speed demon 18 months ago, but now it’s just floundering or crawling and you’d like to know why and what to do about it. There are quite a few reasons why a computer could slow down, some deal with the physical condition of the computer and others with the software. Either way, here are the most common causes of computer slowness and what can be done about them.

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Q & A: What Does RAM (Memory) Really Do?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:September 12, 2015

Welcome to another segment of Geek Easy Computers series on expanded answers to common questions. We’re frequently asked “What does RAM do?” or “Do I need more memory in my computer?” by our clients. Many people also get RAM confused with storage memory (hard drive data), and we wanted to clear up some of that confusion.

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Low-Cost Office Suites for Start-Ups

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:July 28, 2015

In the world of small business (especially independent start-ups), every penny can count. Dropping several hundred dollars on the latest and greatest software isn’t always an option. Especially if the software isn’t “mission critical” to the business. One of the benefits of starting a business in this Internet age, is that there is a plethora of free or nearly free alternatives to the popular and many times expensive productivity software. Below we will show you some of our favorites, with why they are favorites, and hopefully provide you with a way to get work done within your budget!

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El Capitán del Capitán

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:July 2, 2015

The newest version of Apple OS X is now available for developers to preview and will be available to the general public in the fall. As co-owner and Apple specialist at Geek Easy, I couldn’t resist writing on some of the up and coming features just to name this blog post the equivalent of “The captain on the captain.”

If you haven’t read anything about the new version of Mac OS, the name comes from a vertical rock formation inside Yosemite National Park. Apple’s announcement at their annual developer conference outright stated that the operating system update is a set of refinements to 10.10 Yosemite that was released last October.

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Travel Tips For Your Devices

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:June 22, 2015

Our electronic devices have become such a part of our everyday lives that it’s almost unthinkable to not take them with us on our trips. With all the hustle and bustle of traveling, it’s easy to forget that our devices need to prepare for the trip just like you do.

These are some tips to help ensure that your devices come home safely with you, and your trip is not marred by a theft or failure.

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Remote Monitoring

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 28, 2015

You’ve heard of remote monitoring but don’t know if it would be a good fit for your business? This article will show you the benefits and explain exactly what remote monitoring entails with Geek Easy Computers.
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Apple Macbook & Macbook Pro Tips!

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 4, 2015

Here’s a few tips and helpful tidbits for our Apple Macbook users, compiled from the most common questions and inquiries we get here at Geek Easy Computers!

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Unraveling the Mystery of Malware

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:April 22, 2015

Malware is everywhere. You can’t really escape it. In fact, 85% of all malware is distributed via the web.

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Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers! 2nd Edition

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:March 6, 2015

At Geek Easy Computers, we field lot’s of questions from individuals and businesses. We find many of the answers to some of these questions to be pretty sought after, so we thought it was time for another Q & A!

Below we list some of the most frequently asked questions, and their answers…
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Service: You Get What You Pay For…

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:November 25, 2014

“You get what you pay for.”. It’s a phrase that’s been around for ages and I’m sure you are familiar with it. But do you truly know what it means? The phrase gets used a lot, but like most “catchphrases”, people don’t typically give it any real thought.

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