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Q&A : User Questions, Tech Answers Halloween Edition

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 25, 2019

It’s almost Halloween! In the spirit of the holiday, specifically zombies, in this post we cover some of the most recurring (back from the dead) questions we’ve run into so far this year! Q: I see a lot of these online “PC Optimizers” advertised on tv. Do they really work? A: Well... like anything advertised on tv, there are good ones, and there are bad ones. Unfortunately in this case, even the “good” ones barely do anything beneficial for your computer. You’d be better off taking your computer to an actual local computer professional, where you’ll get the service &…

Why Should I Update My Software?

Illustration depicting a computer dialogue box with a software update concept.

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published: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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Phishing: What is it & How to detect it!

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 4, 2017

You get an new email. It’s from Paypal. It says there is a problem with your account. It provides a link and instructs you to click on it to “verify your login credentials.” You follow instructions, but when you you enter in your username and password, it doesn’t take you to your account. It takes you to a fake (but mostly legit-looking) page, and now your info is in the hands of criminals. What just happened? It’s called “phishing”.

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Q & A: User Questions, Tech Answers! Year End 2016

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:January 19, 2017

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 2016, and also include some that we haven’t covered yet. So without further adieu…

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First Newsletter of 2017

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:January 12, 2017

Have you signed up for our monthly newsletter? It’s got great information, packed with helpful tech tips, relevant news, and money saving promotions! Here’s the PDF version of this month’s issue: ge_newsletter012017 If you like what you see, you can sign up for it here: I Want The GE Newsletter! Happy New Year! Welcome to 2017! In this issue we review some highlights of 2016 and cover some tips that will make your year get off to a great start! Thanks for reading! We promise to never SPAM your inbox, and we will strive to make sure each issue has…

Check Us Out!

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:January 15, 2016

It's that time again! What time you ask? It's time for the second issue of our monthly newsletter! This months edition is packed with spotlighted product, helpful tips, and other great information! Here’s PDF version of this months issue! GE_Newsletter012016 If you like what you see, you can sign up for it here! – > I Want The GE Newsletter! We promise to never SPAM your inbox, and we will strive to make sure each issue has information that is useful and interesting to you! Thanks for joining us!!

We’ve Got A Newsletter!!

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:December 11, 2015

That's right, today marks the introduction and first official edition of the Geek Easy Computers Newsletter! This is a new email based monthly publication in which we can keep you, our clients & fans, abreast of the latest tech developments that will make your technology easier! It will also include helpful tech tips, Geek Easy information, product spotlights, and general announcements. Here's PDF version of the first issue! GE_Newsletter122015 If you like what you see, you can sign up for it here! - > I Want The GE Newsletter! We promise to never SPAM your inbox, and we will strive…

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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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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How Did I Get Infected?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:September 23, 2013

About a year ago, we posted an article about virus infection, “How to Help Prevent Getting Re-infected by viruses (Or Get Infected in the First Place.)” .

Todays blog post is a follow up to that. Here at Geek Easy we frequently get asked “How did I get infected?”. It’s never a simple answer so we thought we give you some general ideas of how it could possibly happen.

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