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Disinfecting Your Computer!

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:March 19, 2020

In light of the heightened awareness of cleanliness the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on, we thought it would be prudent to indicate the safe and correct ways to disinfect your devices, especially if multiple people are using them! Viruses, bacteria and germs often lurk in a variety of office equipment, including keyboards, mice, monitors and phones, and are easily transferred by hand contact. This contamination can pose health risks for you and your employees, as well as cost your company time and money in lost productivity. Sanitize your office equipment to prevent the spread of bacteria and disease. Make sure…

WiFi vs Wired

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 30, 2019

What’s better, wireless or wired, when it comes to internet connections? Most people would instinctively say “WiFi”. Wireless does have many advantages, and in today’s connected culture it’s fairly ubiquitous. But is it truly better? Let’s find out!

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Cloud Storage…Why Should I Use It?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published: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.

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Power Adapter/Cable Care

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published: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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Device Synergy – Your Computers, Smartphone and Beyond

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 28, 2016

Mobile devices have become an almost inseparable part of our daily lives. We stay “connected” almost 24/7 with smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, smart home automation, and even our vehicles! That pervasiveness leads to a dilemma for many of us: How do we keep the information current between our devices and computers?

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iTunes & Your Music Files

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 13, 2016

Many people have been using iTunes as their music medium of choice throughout its many iterations and changes. With the latest addition of the Apple Music subscription, many of those same iTunes users are up in arms regarding a new behavior of the application.

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USB-C

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:February 12, 2016

You heard about this new technology that is starting to appear on new computers & smartphones. It’s a new way to connect peripherals to your devices. It’s called USB-C, but what’s all the hoopla about? That’s what Geek Easy Computers wants to answer for you in this installment of “Answers to Common Questions”.

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Planning a Wireless Network

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 29, 2014

Time to up your family’s technology level. You want to setup a wireless network in your home, but you’re no computer whiz. How do you do it? Well, with proper planning and the assistance of your local network experts (i.e Geek Easy Computers), it’s not as difficult as you may think. In this article we walk you through the major steps of planning and deploying a wireless network for your home or small office.

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Do You Need A Router?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:June 11, 2012

With more and more devices coming with wireless Internet capability, having a way to connect them all reliably is quickly becoming a need instead of a luxury.

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All AC Adapters are NOT Created Equal…

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 13, 2011

One of the most confusing aspects of mobile computing for most people is the AC adapter. Why is this confusing you ask? Don’t you just plug it in and go? Well, its not actually quite that simple.

The AC adapter is what is what gives a charge to your battery, to power your laptop. It can also bypass your battery and directly power your device. Most adapters are comprised of two components. The power adapter and the power cord. The power cord is what plugs into the wall, then into the power adapter. The power adapter then converts the incoming electricity into the correct voltage/amperage for your device. (more…)