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Windows 10: A Personal Look
October 23, 2015
Windows 10. It’s the topic of almost every computer related conversation these days. Mostly because it’s a FREE upgrade for most users. The general consensus it that it is better than Windows 8 & 8.1. It’s the future of Windows and the beginning of Windows as a service. I thought I’d share my view on it from a tablet user’s perspective.
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Slow Computer Is Slow Part 2
October 9, 2015
This is a question we get a lot. So as part of Geek Easy Computers series on expanded answers to common questions, we thought we would follow up on “Why is my computer slow?” and include reminders as well as some things we didn’t before since it’s a question that can have many different answers. In this post, we will also touch on the most common causes. If you missed the first post, see: Slow Computer is Slow Part I
Slow Work Progress. Detailed Vector
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Scams! How to Avoid Them!
August 25, 2015
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Low-Cost Office Suites for Start-Ups
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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Travel Tips For Your Devices
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.
Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers! 2nd Edition
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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Windows 101: Windows 8 Basics…
April 15, 2014
Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System is the most radical design change in Windows since version 3.11 upgraded to Windows 95! As expected there was initially a lot of resistance to Microsoft’s new touch-centric, mobile based design. Windows users had grown accustomed to their familiar GUI interface that although had undergone many revisions and modifications during the last decade, essentially stayed the same at its core.
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Windows XP: Preparing for the End
March 10, 2014
Geek Easy Computers knows that many of our readers are Windows XP users. In our mission to make your technology easier, we have prepared this article to help you understand what exactly is happening when Windows XP reaches “end of life”, and why you should prepare for it before the actual date.
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Chromecast vs Home Theatre PC vs Rokuu vs Apple TV
February 13, 2014
So you want to jump into the fray that is media streaming. Music, movies, TV shows – it’s all available online. You have many options as to how to access and enjoy that vast wealth of entertainment. What are those options you ask? Well there are really too many to list here, so lets talk about the 4 most popular methods: Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, and the Home Theater PC.
The Death of Windows XP
January 22, 2014
You’ve seen it in the news. Geek Easy Computers has posted about it. April 8, 2014. But what does it truly mean for you, the consumer? The “Death” of Windows XP: Demystified!
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