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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 &…

Computers and Your Health

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:September 23, 2016

Computers have become a nearly inseparable part of our everyday lives. We use them in school, at work, and even for play. What that amounts to is an incredible amount of time spent looking at digital screens, typing on keyboards, manipulating mice, swiping touch screens, and sitting. This leads to an ever-growing list of technology related health risks. At Geek Easy Computers we believe part of making your technology easier is providing you with information on making the physical toll less taxing.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Laptop Ownership

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 1, 2013

As we mentioned previously, nearly every computing and communication technology is becoming more geared toward mobility. The workhorses of that movement are the classic laptop. The laptop was the original mobile computing device. The IBM 5100, the first commercially available portable computer, appeared in September 1975. Laptops are also known as notebooks, ultrabooks, and netbooks.

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